Dating from the 17th century, with 1960s additions, it has original fireplaces and exposed wall and ceiling beams.

The 14 rooms, in pale pinks and golds, are elegantly cool, with sections of exposed wall.

This provides it with a greater ratio of earth cover to exposed wall than a one story shelter would.

An existing row of eucalyptus trees was preserved along the exposed wall of the house, providing some shading and a visual contrast with the house's bold facade.

This slate was often used, in addition to roofing, for covering exposed walls to keep out moisture.