Private Home
Mononoke
Church Point, NSW, Australia
The Space
Tucked into the canopy of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, just 45 minutes from the CBD, Mononoke is a rare kind of retreat.
This award-winning container house is built into the hillside with the quiet confidence of architecture that knows exactly what it's doing. Warm timber cladding and open-sided decks dissolve the boundary between inside and out, while mature palms and dense bush press close on every side.
Inside, the interiors are calm and clean with pale plywood ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows framed in rich hardwood, and furniture chosen for comfort. A window seat runs the length of the living space, an open invitation to sit with a coffee and observe the rainforest. Light pours in from every angle with an endless sea of green.
architecture photographs beautifully from every angle — the layered decks, the interplay of raw timber and steel, the way the bush frames each room like a living backdrop. Natural light floods the interior throughout the day, the grounds offer genuine variety within a compact footprint, and the seclusion means no ambient noise or disrupting neighbours. Whether it's a fashion editorial, a TV production, a brand campaign or an intimate film shoot, Mononoke delivers a setting that is at once distinctive and endlessly adaptable.
Included are a full suite of amenities, including a plunge pool nestled on the deck, with a beautiful view of the trees beyond.
All the important details
Indoor spaces
- Dining Room
- Lounge 1
- Kitchen
- Bathroom 2
- Bedrooms 3
- Living Room 1
- Kids & Teens 2
Outdoor spaces
- Backyard
- Garden
- Pool
- Shed / Studio
- Garage
- Carport
Architectural style
- Contemporary
Other styling
- Organic Luxe
- Glass & Light
- Rustic
- Stone & Timber
- Nature Inspired
Property logistics
- Garage Parking
- Kitchen
- Toilets
- Noise Restrictions
- Capacity (1-10)