17 Banksia Avenue, Noosa Heads

KIJIJI - Bespoke Eco Abode

‘Kijiji’ is a beautiful, truly one of its kind ‘eco’ house centrally based in Noosa that has been built along very strong environmental, sustainable and healthy principals. Located in the quiet and private Banksia Avenue, part of the prestigious Settlers Cove precinct, you enjoy the serenity of being surrounded by native bushland while still being close to every point in Noosa, and within an easy 5 minute walk to cafes, shops and restaurants. If you are eco and health conscious and have an appreciation for beauty in design, as well as valuing a close connection to natural surroundings, this toxin free healthy accommodation offering is a very rare opportunityto authentically experience the ultimate of living in the beautiful Noosa Biosphere.
Kijiji is truly bespoke and cleverly combines natural, sustainable and healthy themes with the utmost of style and elegance.  This stunning home has been artistically constructed by one of Australia's most talented builders with design features inspired by iconic Australian architects Guildford Bell and Donovan Hill. Staying in Kijiji is akin to living within a natural work of art. It represents a unique fusion of rambling Australian country homestead, natural eco earthiness and architectural sophistication. Kijiji could be described as an eclectic and effective blend of African, Mediterranean, Balinese, Fijian, and Australian rural building styles. Spending time in this magical space will remind you of holidays around the world. 
This is a unique toxic free healthy home built of natural materials with hardwood timbers and slate floors, and is free of the usual environmental toxins with no chemical sealants, treated timber, fire retardants and other chemicals that are ubiquitous in modern day homes. Instead, in Kijiji you experiencethe beauty of living with natural materials, and connection to natural surrounds and the seasons. A lot of the furniture has been constructed according to similar principles. Close attention has also been paid to minimising the impact of Electromagnetic radiation penetration and the house is fully grounded. 
In addition, the purpose of the house is to be as self sustaining as possible within an urban environment. Rather than formal gardens, a permaculture vegetable garden graces the large central courtyard, reminding us of the fundamental importance of healthy food in our lives. The surrounding gardens incorporate edible and indigenous plants. well  nature. 
Many elements of the house have been inspired by the work of the renowned Australian early modernist architect Guilford Bell . Bell valued the relationship between land and architecture and sought to combine the two, and to harmonise the flow of the environment throughout a house through an integrated sequence of interior and exterior spaces. He aspired to create spaces that were serene and private while still allowing the boundary of the inner and outer spaces to feel ambiguous. 
Consistent with many of Bell’s designs, Kijiji is a ‘walled courtyard house’ that has integrated interior and outdoor spaces. Kijiji’s typically understated exterior and front entry give nothing away of the spectacular house inside. The front gate represents the front door, and the external natural spaces are just as much considered a ‘room’ of the house as the internal ones. 
The house itself comprises separate living / family sleeping and guest pavilions connected by gallery halls and wide covered walkways. The bespoke rosewood glass and screen doors recess completely into the walls so that there is a seamless transition between the natural exterior spaces and indoor. In the cooler months, you can close the house up using the glass doors, and in the summer, you can open the space right up with the screen doors.
The building closely adheres to the lay of the land to ensure grounding is achieved throughout the house. Natural stone floors also provide a strong earthing effect. Bronze insect screens are used to create external verandah spaces and walkways that surround the sleeping areas allowing you to sleep at night with the doors wide open, so that you can enjoy the natural breezes and be closely connected to the surrounding trees, while at the same time reducing electromagnetic radiation and wifi penetration, to improve your quality of sleep. The thickness of the double brick walls also limits electromagnetic penetration to provide a healthier internal environment, particularly when you sleep at night.

There is a stunning ozonated swimming pool and attached spa clad in natural javanese stone tiles. It is a real pleasure to swim in, with very little chlorine and other chemicals ever being added. There is also a spacious private tennis court equipped with lights (and basketball hoop) so that you can enjoy tennis and outdoor activities in the cool of the early evening. A large wooden entertaining deck and outdoor kitchen with a builtin covered BBQ and sink overlooks the court and the pool. 
The shops, cafes and restaurants of Noosa Junction are just around the corner, and Hastings Street and Noosa Main Beach are a stroll over the Noosa hill. 
Kijiji boasts spacious open bedrooms. There is 2 level bedroom wing on the western aspect of the property surrounded by trees. There are three smaller bedrooms on the lowest level that share a double sink bathroom and a separate lavatory and bidet. The spacious King master suite on the upper level boasts a large private ensuite, with toilet and bidet, shower and a stunning bathtub overlooking the elevated bushland view. The 5th bedroom is located in the East pavilion, immediately adjoining the pool and barbecue entertaining deck, and connected to the house by a wide covered walkway, is a separate private space with its own ensuite. 
There is no air conditioning or heating due to the very high ceilings (5 metres in the kitchen, dining and living space) and the openness of the house which allows natural breezes to track through the house. 
Note that there is a separately rented self contained Studio apartment located above the garage, with its own private entrance, car port and facilities. 

This opulent property has 6 beds 1 King, 1 Queen and 4 singles.
Smoking is not permitted inside the house or on the premises and a No large Functions/Party policy applies. In addition, in acknowledgement of the strongly healthy and sustainable ethos of the house, the use of chemical cleaners and insecticides are not permitted and the owner requests that tenants are always mindful and respectful of the house and its environment. Please send an enquiry for further details.