“Phenomenon”: “Hill Opera House” and its towering stone fireplaces land on the market

The iconic “Hill Opera House” on the treetops on the top of Perth Hill is on the market and comes with a towering stone fireplace that has attracted strong buyers’ interest.

A livable artwork likened to 280 Mundaring Road, Bickley, designed and built in the 1990s by Perth architect Lynthorne Matthews.

Set at 7.1 hectares, the two-story home features two bedrooms, three bathrooms and endless bushes, thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows and skylights, the master bedroom mainly perchs a bunch of windows.

This secluded Perth Mountain shelter is surrounded by lush bushes, kangaroos and endless treetop views, reminiscent of luxurious treehouses.

Bickley’s two-bedroom home is nestled among the treetops on 280 Mundaring Weir Road. Image: realestate.com.au/buy

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Darlington sales broker Jo Skirrow from Earnshaws Real Estate – said the vendor who got married at the property is moving to Tasmania.

“The location is beautiful, like you can pick up the house and put it elsewhere, but it does come built into the treetops, and you already have this, not a hanging walk, but you walk on the middle deck, almost like it’s there,” she said.

The soaring stone fireplace is located in the center of the house. Image: realestate.com.au/buy

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The castle-style front entrance leads to a spacious living space with vaulted ceilings, where the stone fireplace is quite focal.

“There was a fire on both sides of it, which was absolutely amazing,” Ms. Skirrow said.

Architect Lin Matthews designed and built the “House of the Hill” in the early 1990s. Image: realestate.com.au/buy

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“It’s amazing… the photo can be just, but for the size, it’s temperament, you walk in, it’s just the biggest feature in the entire main room.

“You’re looking over the valley, the access and everything and then there’s this huge fireplace.”

This home offers stunning views of the Rolling Valley of Bickley. Image: realestate.com.au/buy

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Wooden stairs are recycled from the dock, wine cellar, indoor spa, indoor spa with views, game room or third bedroom, a view deck, bedroom with Jarrah benchtop kitchen and central stone island, and a three-phase powered shed are the long-distance highlights of the house.

The amazing kitchen comes with Jarrah desktops and modern appliances. Image: realestate.com.au/buy

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Ms. Skirrow said the buyer is becoming more and more interested.

“We have a lot of interest in everyone – people with kids, people who move out of Europe – I think people just want to see it and see if they can make it useful for them,” she said.

The master bedroom has views and new ensuite. Image: realestate.com.au/buy

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“And I think the general consensus is certain, even if it only has two bedrooms, it’s so customizable, it’s so habitual, it’s already gotten the wow factor.”

Ms. Skero said she believes it will be suitable for a buyer of a property that appreciates the building and wants to be impressed.

The home offers over $1.9 million in the market.