Set on 17acres atop of the Otway Ranges comprising of gullies of rainforest, open grazing land and your own grove of chestnuts nestles this unique handcrafted mudbrick home,a sustainably built home using recycled materials and on-farm sourced timbers. From the moment you step through the reclaimed French doors you are instantly embraced by the love, dedication and warmth that has made this home a living breathing work of art. Established gardens featuring mature deciduous trees, many orchard trees,rhododendron and camellias means your surrounds are forever changing with the seasons and an environment you'll be unlikely to tire from.
The home itself comprises of an open plan kitchen/dining area, separate light filled living area, study with separate entrance, a main bathroom with clawfoot bath that opens up to the outside and three dedicated bedrooms. A beautifully crafted staircase made of on-farm harvested blackwood leads to the master bedroom, with ensuite, private balcony and sitting area meaning the occupant has their own retreat within a retreat.
The heart of the home, the kitchen is made for the home cook thanks to a 900mm SMEG free standing cooker/oven and Nectre woodfired bakers oven that distributes radiant heat throughout the home. Multiple split systems conveniently heat and cool, but it's the visual appeal of the "BELLE EPOQUE" cast iron heater that when you're not daydreaming of the outside is the focal point of the living room.
The property is currently set up as a productive small scale farm, with a high focus on self sufficiency thanks to a 5kw solar unit and multiple rainwater tanks Extremely well-fenced paddocks with new 4x8x3m and 2x3x6m stock shelters ensure your animals are secure and the original mudbrick shed has served as a functional barn whilst the 4 bay colourbond shed covers your storage needs as well as incorporating a studio .
Sit yourself beneath the mature chestnut grove, close your eyes and transport yourself to somewhere akin to the hills of Northern Italy, such is the magic of this property, it has the ability to transport you anywhere in the world, so transport your way to Lavers Hill and embrace the surrounds.
