A handcrafted clay and timber home nestled within Japanese-inspired gardens, where a bridge crosses a tranquil pond to the front door and the sound of running water greets you each day like an exhale.
Hidden from the street and completely private, this single-level sanctuary blends natural textures with architectural honesty combining rammed earth, recycled timbers, exposed beams and rich brick underfoot, creating a warmth and authenticity you simply can't replicate in modern builds.
Using a construction method both ancient and enduring, rammed earth involves layers of natural clay, sand, and gravel that have been compacted between timber forms to create thick, sculptural walls that are as beautiful as they are functional.
The exceptional thermal mass naturally regulates temperature, staying cool through summer and warm through winter, creating a living environment that breathes with the seasons.
It's sustainable, low-maintenance, acoustically quiet and wonderfully tactile, a home that literally holds the warmth of the sun and the cool of the earth.
It's a home that speaks to those who crave connection, to the land, to their craft, to their quiet.
Artists, gardeners, woodworkers, and thinkers will find beauty in every detail here. Each space feels alive with light and character, the air feels cooler, the light softer, the sense of calm unmistakable.
Inside, the layout flows gently from room to room.
The heart of the home, a rustic open kitchen wrapped in brick and timber, looks out to the gardens beyond, while the adjoining living spaces invite gathering or solitude by the slow warmth of the wood fire.
Four generous bedrooms, including a master with ensuite, give the home practicality to match its personality, while the second living area offers flexibility for family life or creative retreat.
Step outside and the connection continues, winding paths, leafy canopies, and carefully tended greenery that feels part Japanese garden, part Australian bush.
There's a serenity here that's impossible to fake; every inch designed to restore balance and peace.
For the hobbyist or tradesperson, the garaging and workshop are a dream, substantial in size, high in clearance, and perfect for projects, tools, or storing boats and vehicles.
There's additional carport space too, and plenty of off-street parking for visitors who will no doubt want to linger a little longer.
• Architecturally unique clay and timber construction, natural, timeless and sustainable
• Excellent thermal mass, stays cool in summer, warm in winter, low-energy living
• Japanese-inspired gardens with pond, bridge, and lush green privacy from the street
• Great expanse of windows line the side of the home exposing leafy outlooks
• Light filled open plan living with exposed beams and slow-combustion fireplace
• Rustic kitchen is the heart of the home with brick feature wall & warm timber cabinetry
• Second living room offers a space to relax and is perfect for competing TV shows
• Four bedrooms including master suite with ensuite and tranquil garden connection
• Distinctive character ensuite and bathroom with bold designs match the home
• Split system air-conditioning and exceptional cross-ventilation for warmer months
• Expansive workshop & garaging with high clearance, ideal for boats and caravans
• Additional double carport to the front of the home adds to the great off-street parking
• Completely private single-level layout surrounded by nature and leafy green outlooks
• Just minutes from the water's edge, boat ramp, and the lakeside village of Nords Wharf
This is a home for those who value authenticity over perfection, substance over show.
It's for the couple seeking peace and privacy close to the lake, for the retiree downsizing from acreage but still wanting space and nature, for the creative soul ready to be inspired by their surroundings, or for Sydney buyers chasing a retreat that feels worlds away yet only moments from everything.
Here, every day feels intentional, from morning tea by the pond to sunset walks by the lake.
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