500 Progress Drive, Chidlow WA 6556

Escape to the peace and beauty of the Hills in this craftsman-built solid limestone and cedar home. A wide, wrap-around verandah, a flawless balance of recycled and natural materials and a stunning natural setting combine to produce a standout property shrouded in an air of tranquil privacy.

3 bedrooms 1 bathroom
Limestone cedar & iron
1988 craftsman cottage
Double height living zone
2nd-floor parents’ retreat
Modern country kitchen
Spacious open plan design
3.7 Kw Solar/Powered shed
Reticulated lawn gardens
5.07-acre natural seclusion

Posts crafted from timber felled on the property stand sentinel along the wide verandah, their organic forms and colours merging faultlessly with the solid limestone and cedar of the exterior walls. This perceptive and harmonious use of materials extends throughout the home, bringing a calming sense of cohesion and reassurance that all is as it should be.

The front door opens to an impressive double-height living room with a central post soaring to meet the pitched, honey toned hues of a timber-lined ceiling. Two pairs of French doors and a large corner window fill the space with natural light, whilst a slow combustion fireplace radiates ambient warmth bringing a relaxed informality to this central living hub.

The stylish country kitchen sits comfortably adjacent the dining area and features fresh white cabinetry brilliantly contrasted by a solid jarrah benchtop with abundant storage, dishwasher and views out to the natural setting beyond.

The timeless beauty of natural materials and the choice of a limited palette inspire an atmosphere of stillness and contemplation; organic textures and colours act to restore body and mind. Solid jarrah benchtops in the kitchen and laundry, a classic tiled floor pattern in the wet areas, handmade jarrah interior doors and jarrah window frames link private and shared spaces while defining distinct uses.

A solid timber staircase rises to the sanctuary of a parents’ retreat with ample space for seating and dressing areas, a wall of deep wardrobes, dual aspect glazing and a beautiful circular leadlight window above the bed. This haven is made more cossetting by plush carpet underfoot and a ceiling fan overhead.

Two junior bedrooms and a shared family bathroom are arranged on the ground floor. The attention to detail evident throughout the home continues here with underfloor heating in the bathroom, soft carpets in the bedrooms and a soft neutral palette of colours throughout the private spaces.

With a deep wrap-around verandah and reticulated gardens and lawn surrounding the home, the indoor-outdoor flow is seamless, and a landscape dotted with crimson kangaroo paws, yellow donkey orchids or the architectural fronds of zamia palms can be viewed from the verandah, spa and gazebo.

A powered workshop, garden and woodsheds, raised vegetable beds, a plethora of fruit trees and a firepit allow for as much or as little rural activity as you choose. A 3.7 KW Solar array, two rainwater tanks, a fire-suppression system and an automatic gate deliver the infrastructure for country living.

Around 1-hour from the Perth CBD, this rural escape lets you take time out without planning or travelling for too long. Whether you relax in the beauty of the natural setting, potter in the garden, grow fresh vegetables, or write the novel that’s been percolating for years, this utterly enchanting property makes the rest of the world disappear and offers a restorative reminder of the beauty and balance of nature.

To arrange an inspection of this property, call Jo Sheil – 0422 491 016.