**Please access via Hughes Street, Upwey end of Dealbata Road. Ample parking at the top of the road.**
Designed by architect Robert Marshall and completed in 1982, with an extension in 1995. The house was crafted using primarily natural materials. “The Mudbrick House” embodies textural shapes and offers an exclusive opportunity to buyers seeking their new lifestyle escape.
As soon as you enter the home, you begin to appreciate the architectural features, including recycled Jarrah beams from the old Port Melbourne Pier, handmade mudbricks, immaculate hi-light windows and cathedral ceilings throughout.
The later extension created in a matching style an additional, plus a walk-in-robe and en-suite bathroom to the main bedroom, which capture morning light and the private bush setting views.
For the lovers of cooking, the kitchen features recycled jarrah timbers, granite bench tops and quality European appliances, including a 6-burner cooktop, dishwasher, and craftsman-built cabinets in Queensland Silky Oak. Set perfectly next to the functional dining area opening to the magnificent forest views, it provides a delightful entertaining space with connection to the sunken lounge. The perfect place to enjoy a glass of wine stored in your very own wine cellar. Or sit back and relax by the wood fire and take in the serene outlook through large and thoughtfully placed windows. Indoor/outdoor living is brought to you through the beautiful glass doors.
Set over 3 levels, the windows are perfectly placed to frame stunning views of the serene setting and immerse every room in ample light, while clerestory windows lift your eye to the wonderful skyline and sense of space. Solid stairs lead down from the dining area to the main living zone. A generous open fireplace with custom made fitted fire screen adds an extra ambience to the silent, dust free hydronic heating throughout, making it a heart for family gatherings and entertaining. This leads to a paved outdoor area covered by mature grape vines and spectacular views over the valley.
Two further bedrooms are well located away from the living areas, each with BIRs and views to your private surrounds, while a space to study is neatly placed on the mezzanine- the perfect place to sit back and appreciate the architectural elements on offer. Downstairs offers a sublime family bathroom with hand painted tiles, including a bath and a skylight. The lower level also homes the large laundry with ample storage and direct access to the backyard, complete with doggy door, ensuring convenient access to the rear fully fenced yard.
This wonderful home is located in an extremely quiet and private location at the end of the road with no through traffic.
The top level provides the ideals couple retreat with an expansive master bedroom with timber polished floors, walk in robe and ensuite, all taking in the striking private surrounds and beyond.
Outside meander through a beautiful 1868m2 block, the garden was established largely on Permaculture principles, which includes terraced home to fruit trees, Japanese maples, Australian natives, a rose arbour, veggie patch & chook pens. Rock drystone walls and artisan stonework have created lots of useable space throughout the gardens, sympathetically compliment the house and perfect for those green thumbs! A triple carport in matching mud brick and timber and sealed driveway offer ease & convenience when it’s time to leave your own private oasis.
‘The Mudbrick House” offers open design home with heart and soul, maintained impeccably by the current owners, it will inspire and impress those who appreciate quality and absolute attention to detail. Inspection essential to appreciate everything ‘The Mudbrick House’ has to offer.
Additional Inclusions:
• Rain water tanks over 30,000 litres capacity
• Established fruits and nut trees yielding lemons, pears, avocados, walnuts, figs and many heritage apples and plus veggie/herb patch
• Colourbond steel roof with metal leaf-guards all round added in 2012.
• Triple carport
• Hydronic heating throughout
• Double glazing and safety glass in high level windows and skylights.
• Timber venetian blinds and magnetic fly-screens.
• Extensive brick paved verandas and outdoor entertainment areas.
• Solar PV / battery outdoor and emergency lighting.
• Low energy LED and compact fluorescent lighting in all areas
• New carpets throughout
• New Ceiling fans
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