1929 & 1977 Paynes Crossing Road

Designed and built between 2012 2017 by Peter Stutchbury Architecture, Vista House is a remarkable rural residence set high on a plateau in Paynes Crossing, where a long, low form sits lightly within a dramatic valley landscape. Organised with north-facing principal living spaces around a central courtyard beneath a floating singular roof, the house responds closely to sun, breeze and season, while maintaining a powerful connection to the land. The 124 sqm main residence expands to 286 sqm of total living area, including three terraces, with living, dining and kitchen spaces opening through a linked sequence of sheltered indoor and outdoor rooms. Rammed earth, corrugated iron, recycled brick, blackbutt, terrazzo and polycarbonate give the house a restrained material palette, while the singular ARAMAX roof provides shade, collects rainwater and defines the building's profile. Accommodation includes 2 principal bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, twin studies and a flexible third room suited to use as an additional bedroom, guest room or secondary living space with its own combustion stove plus a separate 1-bedroom cabin. Set on 48.56 hectares (119.85 acres) in the Wollombi Valley, near the wineries of the Lower Hunter, the property is off-grid, collects its own water and generates its own power, while remaining immersed in its rural setting. We look forward to welcoming you to this exceptional, contemporary example of Peter Stutchbury's climate-responsive, residential architecture. - Peter Stutchbury Architecture, 2012 2017 - 48.56 hectares in the Wollombi Valley, near the wineries of the Lower Hunter - 600 metres of frontage to Wollombi Brook - North-facing living with long views across pasture, wetlands and escarpment country - Main house with 2 principal bedrooms, twin study and a flexible third room for guest, bedroom or second living use, plus 3-car carport and separate 1-bedroom cabin - 124 sqm internal living and 286 sqm total living across house and terraces - Productive small holding qualities including paddock, orchard, vegetable beds, chicken run and large shed - Off-grid and self-sufficient with harvested water, solar power and backup generation - Scope to investigate additional accommodation or cabin use, subject to approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OPPORTUNITY: A creative retreat, private country weekender or an immersive rural lifestyle in the Wollombi Valley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SPECIFICATION: - 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath, w/c, outdoor bath, 3 Car (carport) - 10 swag main courtyard - Internal area (approx.) 124 sq m (1,335 sq ft) - Outdoor terraces (approx.) 162 sq m (1,744 sq ft) - Total living (approx.) 286 sq m (3,079 sq ft) - Land area (approx.) 48.56 ha / 119.85 ac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PROJECT TEAM: Vista House Designed and Built: 2012 2017 Architect: Peter Stutchbury Architecture Design Architect: Peter Stutchbury Landscaping: Michael Cooke Photographer: © Will Farge & Modern House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SIGNIFICANCE: The only house by Peter Stutchbury Architecture to utilise the ARAMAX roof system. Other buildings that use it include two of PSA's most lauded works: The Hangar and The Wool Shed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Full design story and image folio at modernhouse.co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VIEW BY PRIOR APPOINTMENT: MODERN HOUSE ESTATE AGENTS 1300 814 768 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vista House presented by Modern House: the specialist estate agency for architect-designed residences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .