34 Murchison Drive, Swan View, WA 6056

Arrive home to a tranquil sanctuary where the ancient rhythms of the Australian bush unfold just beyond your windows, yet the conveniences of modern life remain tantalisingly close. This extraordinary cedar and iron home doesn't merely occupy its landscape; it floats within it, a masterpiece of thoughtful design that captures the very essence of Hills living whilst maintaining precious proximity to Midland's schools, shops and essential amenities.

4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms
1993-built cedar and iron
Spectacular secret location
OP kitchen/meals/living
Three separate living zones
Luminous parents’ retreat
3-phase house, scheme water
Powered & plumbed studio
4.52 acre bush block 
Stunning hidden sanctuary

Tucked away at the end of a long, winding driveway, this Terry McKie-built home reveals itself like a well-kept secret, its east-facing orientation ensuring that every morning brings a symphony of changing light across the interior spaces. Through large windows, John Forrest National Park becomes your ever-present companion – a living artwork that transforms with each passing hour, season and weather pattern. Here, isolation is merely an illusion; whilst you feel completely removed from urban pressures, quality schools, shopping centres, and all the necessities of contemporary life remain comfortably within reach.

The genius of this home lies in its ability to dissolve boundaries. At its heart, an open-plan living zone with raked ceilings creates a sense of space that mirrors the infinite sky beyond, whilst front and rear decks extend your living area seamlessly into the natural world. The windows don’t simply frame views – they invite the landscape inside, creating an ever-changing gallery where morning mist, afternoon sunshine and golden evening light become part of your daily experience.

Step into the renovated 2019 kitchen and discover timeless functionality where stone-topped benches and a generous island provide abundant workspace for everything from quick breakfast preparations to elaborate dinner parties. The walk-in pantry ensures every appliance and ingredient has its designated home, whilst the predominantly white palette allows the luminous tree-top setting to take centre stage. Light and shadows dance across the jewel-toned jarrah floors, creating patterns that shift and change throughout the day, while sliding glass doors blur the distinction between indoors and out.

Bi-fold doors expand the central living zone into a formal lounge that opens directly onto the east-facing deck. This central positioning naturally separates the parents' retreat from the children's domain, ensuring both privacy and connection as family life unfolds.

The principal suite offers a sanctuary where dual-aspect glazing provides National Park views from the bed, while access to the front deck means you can step directly into nature's embrace. The renovated en-suite, fully tiled with a double vanity, separate shower, and WC, creates a spa-like retreat, while the walk-in robe accommodates life's necessities with style. 

An adjoining carpeted home office adapts beautifully as a nursery for growing families or a peaceful study for older children, demonstrating the home's ability to evolve with changing needs.

The junior wing consists of three bedrooms, each featuring built-in robes and ceiling fans, with two offering magical National Park views that will inspire countless bedtime stories. The renovated family bathroom centres around a modern soaking tub – perfect for washing away the adventure-filled days – while a triple hall closet and walk-through laundry with marble-look benchtops ensure that practical family life runs smoothly.

A third living zone extending south from the open plan offers a light-filled space that transforms according to your family's needs. Picture it as a playroom where toddlers can explore safely whilst parents prepare meals nearby, or envision it styled as a games room where teenagers gather with friends. When the sliding door to the rear deck opens, this versatile space becomes an indoor-outdoor retreat where the boundaries between home and nature disappear entirely.

The landscape itself tells the quintessential Western Australian story. Ancient eucalypts stand guard over grass trees and zamia palms, whilst seasonal wildflowers paint the understory in brilliant colours that change with the months. Native wildlife moves freely through this habitat, creating a living nature documentary beyond your windows. The fenced home paddock keeps beloved pets safe whilst maintaining the area's natural beauty.

Creative spirits and practical minds alike will treasure the six-metre by six-metre Hardie and iron studio complete with front verandah and enclosed yard. This bright, insulated space with reverse-cycle air conditioning transforms into whatever your family needs – an artist's retreat, workshop, teenager's sanctuary, or simply a quiet space for pursuing passions. The powered shed provides essential storage.

Every system has been considered for family comfort. Ducted evaporative cooling keeps both bedroom wings comfortable during Perth's warm months. A slow combustion fireplace in the open-plan area and gas bayonets in all three living zones ensure cosy winter evenings. The home's 1993 bones have been lovingly updated where it matters most, creating a perfect balance of established character and modern convenience.

A daily reminder that you don't have to sacrifice convenience for beauty, or urban access for natural tranquillity. Picture weekend mornings when the only schedule is the sun's path across your deck, school holidays spent exploring endless natural playgrounds, and evening gatherings where city friends arrive as refugees from urban stress, instantly relaxing into the profound peace that only comes from genuine connection with the land. 

To arrange an inspection of this property, call Cheryl New on 0439 961 192.