Offered to the market for the first time, “Solis” is a stunning architectural response to one of the world’s most famously beautiful locations, Hamilton Island.

Considered to be the epitome of Queensland’s tropical beauty, Hamilton Island is famed the world over for its abundance of natural attractions and as the lifestyle choice for the international elite.

Located at the gateway of the world-heritage listed Great Barrier Reef, Hamilton Island is globally recognised as a coastal paradise with a bevy of tropical islands and reefs that are ideal for boating, swimming, diving, snorkeling and fishing.

“Solis” was designed by the internationally renowned architect, Renato D'Ettorre. Awarded by the Australian Institute of Architects Best Residential Architecture both nationally and for Queensland, as well as the Robin Dodds Award for Best Residential Architecture for Queensland and House of the Year, “Solis” was completed in 2010.

The award-winning design exquisitely intertwines the home with the surrounding Coral Sea, a series of reflection ponds and swimming pools that together combine to create a sense of flowing tranquility and sensuous tactility to “Solis”.

On a practical level, the home provides casual, elegant indoor / outdoor living that is in perfect harmony with the natural beauty and serenity of the surrounds. Artistically crafted from concrete, stone and glass, “Solis” is a spacious, free-flowing home that is a brilliant and contemporary interpretation of idyllic coastal living.

With access to three swimming pools, ponds, courtyards and terraces available from every living space of the home, “Solis” uniquely provides a sense of connectivity to its’ stunning natural surroundings.

According to listing agent, Carol Carter from Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty, “it feels like “Solis” is floating. The way this home flows is extraordinary, the interiors feel like a natural extension of the home’s surroundings.”

“The design of “Solis” includes three very special swimming pools.  The main pool encompasses almost the entire ground level, evoking a sense that the home itself extends across to the Coral Sea.”

“The second pool is separate to the home itself, forming part of the outdoor barbeque and entertaining area looking over the sea from the lower level. This area creates a separate idyllic garden setting to relax in, or host impressive entertaining from.”

“The third is a stunning indoor/outdoor plunge pool again boasting views across the sea from the home’s lower level, a place to relax and take in the one in a million view of this remarkable home,” said Carol.

The open-plan living spaces of “Solis” are all designed to effortlessly extend out to the terraces, every level and vantage point provides enormous surprise and delight.

The home features a light-filled, full Boffi Kitchen, and the rest of the home includes high quality European fittings and fixtures throughout. 

With three generously sized bedroom suites, each with dramatic ocean views, the design of the accommodation of “Solis” would work equally for an extended family, or as impressive guest quarters.

The functional living spaces, including the sleek, contemporary bathrooms have been designed to eliminate any superfluous detail, imbuing the living spaces with a sense of uncluttered elegance.

According to the architect, Renato D'Ettorre, “Solis on Hamilton Island draws inspiration from its magnificent location. Remaining connected to these surroundings was one of the key elements driving the design of the house.”

The architect further describes the design of  “Solis” as seeking to balance the human spirit with nature. “This is done by reconnecting with nature through the simple act of observing the wonders of its ever-changing scenery and by harnessing its benefits.”

According to the architect, these natural, surrounding benefits of “Solis” include, “The off-shore cool sea breezes, the warm evenings, spectacular sunsets and the lush vegetation and beauty of tropical rainfalls.”

“Solis” Awards:

• 2011 AIA National Award, Residential Architecture – Houses

• Australian Interior Design Awards 2011, (Queensland) Best Of State Residential Design,

• Australian Institute of Architects, Residential Architecture - Houses National Award, 2011

• Australian Institute of Architects, 'Robin Dodds Award for Residential Architecture - Queensland State Award

• Australian Institute of Architects ‘House of The Year' - Central Qld regional Award- Australian Institute Of Architects 2011

• Australian Institute of Architects Commendation Award - Central Qld Regional, 2011