Glenn Murcutt-designed Walsh House, Kangaroo Valley sold

The Glenn Murcutt-designed home in Kangaroo Valley – The Walsh House – has been sold for $1.5 million.

It was listed for sale with a price tag of $1,975,000 back in mid-2013 when Title Tattle spotted its initial listing by the couple who had commissioned the architectural work. 

The two bedroom, two bathroom property was constructed over four years for Rosemary and Robert Walsh, an immigration lawyer.

The property sits on 2.02 hectares, 100 metres above sea level. The Walshes had bought the two-hectare block in 1999 for $230,000.

It has been bought by Francis Fong.

The properties southern and western facades are crafted using rustic materials due to facing the winds of winter and feature few windows.

The northern and eastern facades feature more refined materials and open up to views of Kangaroo Valley.

Each room in the house is protected by adjustable louvres to control the daylight in each room.

Murcutt is known for paying attention to the environment and creating economical and multi-functional buildings.

Kangaroo Valley is located in the Illawara region of New South Wales.