With sweeping, elevated views of Wilson's Promontory, Corner Inlet and Sandy Point "The Sharing Sheds" at Dolphin Head is designed to promote a sense of harmony with the surrounding bush.
Designed by Architect Marion Lester and built in 2008 by renown builder Alan Malina this unique home is based on 3 contemporary buildings set in a sustainable, permaculture garden. Providing separate dwelling spaces positioned to provide maximum privacy, for family and friends, whilst optimising the striking outlook and position.
The main house was built using minimalist industrial materials and strong design, to create an economy of style, with light flooding every room on even on the dullest of days and enormous windows constantly drawing your attention to the ever-changing beauty of the surrounding natural world.
The open plan living area, with its cathedral ceilings, polished concrete floors and practical kitchen, provides an elegant space in which to entertain, surrounded by all pervasive views of the garden, bush, green South Gippsland Hills and World-famous Wilsons Prom and sparkling surrounding ocean.
2 spacious light filled bedrooms, both with their own external door access, are set at either end of the main house. The first with an ensuite bathroom and walk-in robe and dressing area. The second super king sized bedroom and study sits at the other end of the home and is accessed from the living area via a corridor with extensive bookshelves and storage. It has built in robes and large bathroom next door.
A third convenient guest bedroom/meditation/grandkids play and library area, sits in the upper mezzanine, accessed by a space saving pull-down staircase.
Heating and cooling of the main house is efficiently delivered via a passive solar design, heat transfer, high quality European double-glazed windows, and careful attention to air flow throughout. Plus a gas fired feature fire place and a split system.
Built over the car port, in the same materials as the main house, sits a spacious, totally private, mews style apartment, offering visitors self-contained accommodation with kitchenette and ensuite. Providing potential for additional income as a BnB unit if required.
Finally, nestled discreetly into the hillside and accessed via a meandering garden path from the main house, the multi-purpose studio, with its own Japanese onsen bath house with a feature wall of river stones, can be used as a fifth bedroom, office or as the current owner prefers, artist's studio and workspace.
Sustainability has been a guiding principle in establishing this property, planting hedgerows for wind mitigation and a permaculture food garden to produce healthy home-grown food on the premises. 47500L of rain-water tanks tucked in behind the Studio provide the house water and the dam can also be used to water the garden.
Exploring the separate garden rooms and native plantings encourages visitors to relax and enjoy the many pleasures of the garden, its vibrant birdlife, and the views of the neighbouring vineyard. A circular path leading to a sheltered fire pit, positioned at the lower part of the garden, which provides a perfect location for evening drinks.
Relaxed country walks can be taken directly from the property gate along tracks leading to the Hoddle walking track and stunning Fish Creek Mt Nichol scenic lookout.
Located at the end of a shire council maintained lane. The "Sharing Sheds" are just 7 Google minutes' drive to Fish Creek's cafes and pub, 15 minutes to white sandy swimming beaches at Waratah Bay and just over 2 hours and 30 minutes from central Melbourne.
It's rare to find property of this quality, with stunning position gardens and views in Fish Creek or South Gippsland. We recommend inspecting as soon as possible.
Contact Julia Merrington on 0488 696 434 to organise your private inspection.
