There's something quite unexpected about 2 Jacka Road. Completed in 2023 yet surrounded by an established Hills garden, this contemporary home has been thoughtfully layered into its setting, balancing clean modern design with subtle reminders of what came before.
That connection is evident from the moment you enter. The original home's chimney has been retained within the entrance and study, an architectural detail that anchors the new home to its past. From here, the split-level design unfolds gradually, leading into an impressive kitchen and dining space where high ceilings, generous windows and beautiful natural light give the heart of the home a wonderful sense of scale.
Blackbutt Shiplap cladding in warm red hues brings variance, texture and character to the exterior, while inside, clean contemporary finishes are softened by timber details and changing garden outlooks. The kitchen is bright, practical and well connected, with stone benchtops, extensive cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and a long breakfast bar. A few steps down, the living room offers a more relaxed atmosphere with a wood fire, broad windows and direct access to the elevated deck.
Accommodation has been thoughtfully separated. Two of the three bedrooms and the family bathroom sit within the main part of the home, while the main bedroom occupies its own upper-level retreat with a vaulted ceiling, leafy outlook, walk-in robe and private ensuite.
Completed to a 6.5-star energy rating at the time of construction, the home incorporates double glazing throughout and underfloor insulation to support year-round thermal performance and energy efficiency. Solar adds another practical advantage, along with a generator changeover connection for backup power, fibre-to-the-premises NBN available and the reassurance of the remaining builder's warranty.
Then there's the garden.
Established greenery wraps around the home, with sunny pockets opening through what has become a wonderfully diverse botanical and productive garden. Three lime trees, Meyer lemon, lemonade tree, olive, persimmons and hazelnuts grow alongside rhubarb, rosemary, mint and dedicated veggie beds. Pink-flowering camellias and rare hydrangeas add seasonal colour amongst the established plantings.
As you wander lower into the garden, the mood changes again. Permaculture-inspired planting gives way to a quieter, almost Zen-like landscape of gravel, stone and sculptural greenery, creating spaces to wander, garden or simply find a sunny spot and stay awhile.
A 5,000-litre water tank supports the garden, while useful under-house shed storage keeps tools and garden equipment tucked away. The elevated deck connects the living spaces with the surrounding greenery and provides another vantage point from which to appreciate just how established this setting already feels.
For a home only a few years old, there is a remarkable sense of belonging here. The past has been acknowledged, the new has been carefully considered, and the garden has been allowed to become part of the way the home is lived.
You'll Love
Contemporary home completed in 2023 with remaining builder's warranty
6.5-star energy rating achieved at the time of construction
Double glazing, underfloor insulation and solar
Generator changeover connection for backup power
Fibre-to-the-premises NBN
Original chimney retained within the entrance and study
Blackbutt Shiplap exterior cladding
Split-level design with impressive high ceilings to the kitchen and dining space
Light-filled kitchen with stone benchtops and generous storage
Living room with wood fire and garden outlooks
Private upper-level main suite with walk-in robe and ensuite
Established botanical garden with sunny pockets throughout
Productive permaculture-inspired planting, fruit and nut trees, herbs and veggie beds
Camellias, rare hydrangeas and beautiful seasonal planting
Peaceful Zen-inspired lower garden
5,000-litre water tank for garden use
Under-house shed storage
Elevated deck amongst the greenery
Connected to mains water, gas and sewer
Local's Secret
Avonsleigh has that lovely ability to feel properly tucked away without leaving you isolated. Emerald is only minutes away for everyday essentials, while closer to home you can wander down to the Avonsleigh General Store or make a local night of it at Bam Bam Italian.
