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Close to nature Mature eucalyptus trees and a meandering stream provide the framework for this contemporary property nestled in the bush 8 search | save | share at my.trendsideas.com Natural materials invariably come to mind when building in the bush. After all, they are a guaranteed way to ensure a house is in harmony with the landscape. Homes in the Margaret River region of Western Australia are frequently built from local stone and timber – materials that allow a house to blend in with the natural surroundings. And so it was for this holiday home, designed by architect Simon Rodrigues of Rodrigues Bodycoat Architects. The house sits on a natural ridge above a stream that