39 Emmett Road, Crafers West SA 5152

Perched elegantly within the bushland of Adelaide Hills, this architect-designed family residence, known as Blackrock, occupies a generous 1,235sqm steep site at 39 Emmett Road, Crafers West. Completed in 2025, the 400sqm home commands a thoughtful dialogue between modern minimalist architecture and its natural surroundings, created with sustainability and resilience at its core.

The home's rectilinear, dark form appears to float above the terrain, minimizing environmental intrusion while delivering dramatic presence amid native canopy and stone retaining walls that follow the natural contours. Its sculptural driveway curves sensitively around the land, reflecting a design ethos that embraces the site rather than altering it.

Within, the design champions a seamless connection to the expansive 180-degree city and ocean vistas framed through recessed glazing, with 360-degree views of surrounding bushland ensuring an ever-changing, protected backdrop. This visual relationship reinforces a sense of calm, highlighting the home’s intent to harmonize architectural expression with nature.

• The upper level centers on four well-appointed bedrooms, including a master suite with walk-through robe and ensuite, while the other bedrooms benefit from multiple bathrooms and powder room. A hidden study and spacious retreat enhance flexibility for work or relaxation needs.
• Living and entertaining spaces extend outdoors to a vista balcony, arbour terrace, and integrated outdoor kitchen plus teppanyaki-style BBQ, fostering effortless year-round alfresco enjoyment and social gatherings.
• Functionality extends below with a four-car undercover carport, integrated shed and service room, alongside a mudroom entry, gym, hobby room, and a versatile guest bedroom with walk-in robe.
• The home is engineered for Flame Zone bushfire resilience, constructed with concrete, steel, non-combustible external materials, and equipped with specialised shutters, heat shields, firefighting water storage, and hose reels, merging safety and aesthetics.
• Fully off-grid and all-electric, the residence harnesses a 23kW solar array supported by 40kW battery storage offering autonomy during low generation periods. Passive environmental design strategies include natural stack ventilation, underfloor hydronic heating/cooling, ethanol fireplace, and high-performance insulation with double glazing and shutters—pursuing net-zero carbon emissions and carbon neutrality goals.

This residence offers a measured yet sophisticated lifestyle for those valuing contemporary design’s elegance coupled with environmental responsibility in an unspoiled bushland setting. It is ideal for families or individuals seeking a unique home that seamlessly integrates function, form, and place in the prestigious Adelaide Hills community.