With the rustic charm of Hawthorn bricks, stunning leadlight features, floor-to-ceiling glass, repurposed timbers—including Oregon posts and beams that will have you marvelling at their dimensions—and the beauty and durability of Lakeland slate, this Alistair Knox masterpiece will have you finding excuses to stay at home!
Enveloped by Gordon Ford gardens across 6.4 natural acres (approx.), including a dam, this property sits in a picturesque enclave known as the Bend of Islands—a community that embraces a peaceful, nature-led lifestyle surrounded by natural beauty and native animals.
Proving that beauty doesn’t come at the expense of practicality and easy liveability, the family-friendly layout features living spaces that complement a sitting area and an expansive living and dining area, anchored by an open fireplace and showcasing stunning beams, posts and uprights.
Between these spaces sits a stone-finished, soft-close kitchen. Featuring a 900 mm Smeg cooker, a concealed Miele dishwasher, an integrated fridge-freezer and a huge island perfect for preparation and conversation, it is sure to become the initial gathering space for family and friends.
The retreat-sized main bedroom features a floor of repurposed red bricks and a large ensuite with stone detailing. Two further bedrooms share a family bathroom boasting matte-black fittings and fixtures, floor-to-ceiling tiles and a walk-in shower.
Stretching out from a brick-paved veranda, an expansive deck is backed by year-round greenery and a natural bush outlook, home to a constant parade of visiting birdlife. It provides a sanctuary of calm where you can entertain family and friends—or simply relax and relish the peace and privacy!
Accessed via a second driveway, the garage and studio were designed and constructed by Hamish Knox using reclaimed materials that work in harmony with the house and its surrounds. Barn doors open to a four-car garage complete with a potbelly heater on the lower level, while an ornate staircase leads to the studio retreat. Comprising a large living area, a bedroom and a full bathroom, it provides a fabulous opportunity for those looking to work from home—but not actually in the home—or to create an artist’s retreat or accommodation for teens or guests.
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