Hollander House in Sydney's Newport resembles a rock with its wacky cement build
Hollander House in Sydney's Newport is far from being a run-of-the-mill property.
The three-bedroom, two-bathroom home at 81 Grandview Drive is for sale and has been designed to blend in with its natural surroundings thanks to a quirky ferro-cement build.
Ferro-cement was developed by Italian engineer and architect Pier Luigi Nervi in 1940 and is a process where cement mortar is applied over metal mesh and held in place with thin steel rods.
The home was designed by Australian architect David Hollander between 1969 and 1971 and has an auction guide of $2.25 million. It is on the books of Luke Nolan-Harris and Laura Mears of McGrath Pittwater.
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The unique home occupies three levels that effortlessly connect with one another.
Agents highlight this on the listing, suggesting that the property's "gently curved contours ebb and flow like waves".
Listing photos reveal sculptural, curved white walls that contrast with a retro design and pops of bold colour.
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In a nod to the 1960's, there is a sunken lounge area, groovy pendant lights and a number of reflective surfaces.
There is ample space to entertain with more than one private deck, and despite being nestled in bushland there are incredible views over Newport Reef.
Referencing the property's whimsy design and peaceful location, agents say on the listing that the home was "designed to capture the imagination and redefine the experience of living in balance with nature".
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Newport is an affluent beachside suburb of Sydney, about a 40-minute drive from the CBD. Domain's House Price Report for the September 2023 quarter reveals the median house price is $2.7 million.
The home is scheduled to go to auction at 6pm on November 29. Records show the property last sold for $1.41 million in April 2015.