Located in the popular and picturesque beachside suburb of Rapid Creek, this award winning Troppo home sets the standards of tropical living with its open plan design that allows for easy indoor / outdoor living.

Cool year round with it’s abundance of louvered windows and cool brick design, this home is ideally suited to the home owner who wants’ a home that is unique and totally spectacular. Its awards include Architecturally Designed Award winning tropical designed 2 story home (Building Designers Association of the NT – Building Design Awards) as well as Winner of the Environmentally Sustainable & Energy Efficient Building Award. So not only is this house great to look at – it is doing its part for sustainability too!

With a list of perks as long as your arm, this home is a must see for many reasons. The main home is set well back from the street, protected with a double carport and full sized self contained granny flat plus gated entry all at the front of the home acting as a sound barrier and screen from the road side.

Inside the main home is an earthy and warm vibe that comes from the exposed wood rafters above and the coloured concrete underfoot. Open plan living and dining rooms await with clever nib walls to define the spaces and screened windows and doors that look out over the tropical gardens outside.

The kitchen is a work of art with stone counters and quality stainless appliances including newly installed twin wall ovens which are still under warranty; there is a built in stainless sink and splashback plus a 5 burner gas stove top, island workbench that doubles as a table plus overhead storage too. It is sure to be a hub for an any family during meal times.

Up the grand central staircase that splits in two as you reach the top and you will find all of the bedrooms plus a main bathroom and gorgeous treetop balcony. All 3 bedrooms feature timber flooring with a mirrored built in robe and air-conditioning with plenty of louvered windows and wood slats on the internal walls for additional privacy.

There is so much to describe, but words won’t do it justice. The granny flat has two bedrooms with a central living, dining and kitchenette area. The entire space has concrete flooring and A/C plus a resort style outdoor bathroom with corrugated iron shower and vanity. Currently rented as short stay accommodation it also offers a rental income or utilise it for your home business or a sneaky teenagers retreat!

Admire the breathtaking views of the inviting 50,000L saltwater freeform pool surrounded by tropical gardens incorporating Balinese style, outdoor bathroom. Tropical gardens surround the home with tall trees swathing the lawns in shade and colourful flowers blooming year round to fill your vases.

The location of this home is unsurpassed, only a few steps from Casuarina beach and the popular sunset walk along the cliff tops plus being minutes to some of Darwin’s best schools including Essington College and Charles Darwin University.

Truly, this is an exceptional opportunity to own a home that belongs in a magazine….

Council Rates: $1,982 per annum (approx.)
Year Built: 2000
Area Under Title: 954m2
Zoning: SD (Single Dwelling)
Status: Vacant Possession