Jamie Durie’s $33m Avalon eco-home has a swimming pool

Celebrity landscaper Jamie Durie is back in the limelight, and not just because of his meticulously designed Avalon Beach eco-compound hitting the market.

The real showstopper? A very clean swimming pool, boldly declared “drinkable”.

But despite this key feature, Durie’s ten-year sanctuary on Sydney’s Northern Beaches has faced a tough sell, resulting in a significant price cut.

Originally listed for $33 million, the six-bedroom, six-bathroom luxury home will now go to auction on March 1 with a $27 million to $29 million guide — a loss of about $6 million from its original asking price.

Durie and his fiancee, Ameka Jane, spent ten years planning and building their luxurious beachside family home, designed for their two children.

The 55-year-old celebrity farmer, who acquired the property for $2.27 million in 2015, had received a private gift of more than $30 million.

The home comes with a very clean non-chlorine pool, which you can apparently drink from. Photo: Instagram

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Amazing evening views across the lake and beyond. Photo: Instagram

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Durie, whose extensive home improvements are documented in his Seven Growing Home With Jamie Durie series, is now selling as he plans to move to his 30-hectare farm in Byron Bay with Ameka and their young children, as reported by the Financial Review.

Before his departure, the legacy of his Avalon home, especially its crumbling pool, is a testament to his vision.

What began as a small 1960s cottage has been transformed into a six-bedroom, multi-level home, showing signs of conscious luxury.

However, the feature that truly embodies Durie’s design philosophy is undoubtedly the Enviroswim pool.

This is not just a lake; it is a chlorine-free place with crystal clear water, a recent media warning boldly states that it is safe to drink.

While Durie remained tight-lipped about the details of his unique backyard creation when contacted by News Corp, the concept of chemical-free pools is quickly gaining traction as a symbol of conscious, eco-conscious luxury.

Jamie Durie spent years researching the final design. Photo: Evan Morgan

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The living area of ​​the home with a sun visor. Photo: Instagram

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This home is said to have seven levels. Photo: Instagram

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Durie’s dedication to health, sustainability, and beauty is well documented, and science unequivocally supports his approach.

The harmful effects of chlorine exposure – from skin rashes and eye irritation to serious problems such as asthma attacks, hormonal disruptions, and even reduced sperm count – are increasingly being understood.

“It’s better for our health, it’s better for our energy use, and it’s better for the environment. Why don’t we all do that?” Durie asked in a statement.

For him, an important aspect of the design of his house was to create a safe space for his wife and son, both of whom suffer from asthma.

Durie found that “it only takes five plants in a living room of the same size to absorb 75 percent of the volatile organic compounds in your living room.”

However, five was not enough for his ambitious project. Belah House boasts 230 plants housed in purpose-built planters throughout the courtyard and great living room, “turning the house into a giant planted box.”

The home is eco-friendly. Photo: Instagram

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Yes there is a sauna. Photo: Instagram

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Bringing nature home was a necessity for the celebrity gardener. Photo: Instagram

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“We worked very closely with the asthma organization,” he explained, which influenced decisions such as eliminating the local gas connection and using low-VOC paint that absorbs 14.2 kilograms of carbon each.

“Then we painted the whole building and gained (the equivalent of) 21 carbon absorbing trees for a year with the paint we used on the building.”

An 18kw solar system on the roof complements the geothermal heating and cooling systems, maintaining such a comfortable temperature that additional climate control power is rarely needed.

Durie stressed that while geothermal technology is new – with domestic systems available for decades – it is still under-utilized in Australia.

“Why is this a new language for us here in Australia? We call ourselves green, but we are actually one of the dirtiest nations in the world. And I say that honestly. This is a program that could be in every second home in Australia,” said Durie.

Durie began a five-year research project before completing the construction of the home.

Today’s masterpiece includes a rooftop garden decorated with 1000-year-old grass trees from Western Australia, a private guest house, a luxury lounge with yoga and pilates simulations, and access to a private beach.

The property is listed with McGrath’s James Baker.