7 Darkin Close, Smithfield, QLD 4878

This superb residence was designed by award-winning architect John Evans, as a tropical adaptation of a classical modernist house over three levels. Built by award-winning Cairns builder Colin Neate, it features soaring ceilings and windows positioned to catch prevailing breezes. The design makes the most of the views of the views East to the coral sea coastline from the upper level and South through the Kanimbla Valley with Mount Whitfield in the South-East and as far as the Pyramid in the South from the living rooms and large fully covered entertainers' balcony. Native North Queensland Forest timbers have been freshly polished and ceiled by a local French polisher and flow through the home. Hand-crafted Stained-glass windows colour the living room. The kitchen is brand new and features stone benchtops, new appliances, and a semi butler's pantry with open plan to the living rooms and superb views. This refit continues to the brand new ensuite and main bathroom which are all on trend. The three bedrooms on the upper levels all have built ins and air cons and are complimented by the 4th bedroom/ granny flat downstairs which has a spa bath ensuite, kitchenette and plenty of storage. This space has a library wall and was previously the writing domain of the two professors who commissioned the build and still own the property to this day. From here the property flows through glass doors to the downstairs patio and level rear yard with once again stunning valley views. Sitting on the edge of the Smithfield hinterland and surrounded by high-quality owner-occupied residences, this property is a delight to inspect.