A modern home built with internal bridge and floating roof is currently available for $5 million. The Melbourne, Australia home for sale rose from a two-level 1930s home that a retired wholesale wine merchant, Peter Woollard purchased in 1989.
The property sits in Toorak, a suburb situated 2.5 miles south of Melbourne's core. It is located near commercial spaces such as restaurants and designer boutiques. The house is just nearly 300 feet from a well-known walking and cycling path along the Yarra River.
The 63-year-old renovated the previous home. The property occupies 4,951-square-foot area in its 8,945-square-foot lot and boasts a unique floating roof that takes into account the cycles of the moon, The Wall Street Journal reports.
"The floating roof was to take into account the lunar cycles so that when the full moon comes you can see it through the window underneath the roofline," Mr. Woollard told WSJ. "It illuminates the whole house-and if you're awake at 3 o'clock in the morning it's absolutely gorgeous."
The Melbourne, Australia home for sale has two levels. Two bedrooms and three bathrooms are located on the upper level. The master suite is designed with double dressing room and a balcony with a backdrop of treetops. On the lower level, a study room with could be easily turned into a third bedroom. The modern home is designed with an internal bridge that overlooks the well-lighted living and dining areas.
According to Mr. Woodlard, the internal bridge was built to create the illusion of height and space. It also connects the main bedroom to the second bedroom. The property also has a travertine fireplace and landscaped gardens. The home has a contemporary kitchen designed with travertine floor tiles and black polished granite countertops. Other focal points of the home include a sub-floor heating, a 1,260-bottle wine cellar, laundry room and double garage. The Melbourne, Australia home for sale was listed under Abercomby's Real Estate.
