Mudbrick Marvel with Views to Match

Settled on the high point of a 6.86 acre (approx.) allotment within the historic Dunmoochin Estate, a carefully considered re-imagining has seen this former pottery studio transformed into a unique residence.<br/><br/>Overlooking the Yarra and Kinglake Ranges, the breathtaking, ever-changing views combined with the solace and solitude deliver a beautiful haven of total tranquility that only a privileged few will ever enjoy. <br/><br/>Some mornings you can see the balloons floating over the Yarra Valley; on others, you'll see the mist amongst the rolling hills. You'll often find kangaroos out the front, kookaburras singing loudly, and the odd echidna waddling by to say hello. <br/><br/>Wrapping around an interior designed by renowned interior designer Sally Feeney with a brief to create welcoming warmth and a modern look whilst still retaining the rustic charm, is a quintessential solar passive mudbrick design the house retains the warmth in winter and keeps the heat out in summer. <br/><br/>At one end of the house is the master bedroom, which has huge wardrobes and a fabulous, recently renovated ensuite. The ensuite has loads of windows to bring in the morning light and a heated towel rail to make sure you're cozy when you jump out of the shower. <br/><br/>At the other end of the house is a cleverly conceived self-contained wing. Introducing a kitchenette, lounge area, separate bedroom (both featuring striking polished concrete floors) and a luxury bathroom with a walk-in shower and stunning timber slab as the vanity, it is ideal for multi-generational living or would work brilliantly to deliver an income stream through short-term accommodation. <br/><br/>In between, you'll discover a vast living and dining space anchored by a wood fire heater and enhanced by exposed beams and overlooked by a solid timber kitchen featuring premium appliances and a spacious study.<br/><br/>Graced with plenty of morning sun and afternoon shade, the expansive outdoor entertaining spaces seamlessly blend exposed aggregate, repurposed bricks and old wharf timbers from Melbourne's Docklands, all to create a haven for alfresco enjoyment with the range's backdrop. Created by mudbrick specialist Peter Bell, the focal point of this exceptional space is a plunge pool/spa. What better way to spend a hot summer's day than by the pool looking out over the Yarra Valley or a chilly night in the hot spa, staring up at the stars? <br/><br/>Under-house storage is complemented by a huge shed. Built around two 20-foot shipping containers, it will give you plenty of space to keep all your things safe. The shed has a concrete floor, light, and power. There are also two dams on the property, with power to pump water from the bottom dam to a storage tank if you desire. <br/><br/>All this, yet it's only minutes from Hurstbridge train station and an easy trip to Diamond Creek - everything is at your fingertips!