Much more than a house – this is a wonderful warm and inviting home on 16Ha (40acres), private and secluded with no visible neighbours yet only 10 minutes from Gundaroo village and an easy 30-35 minute commute to Canberra.

Handcrafted from Victorian Mountain Ash sawn on-site with clever use of locally sourced antique cedar and timber from old woolsheds and churches ensures a natural country feel and makes the home an ideal escape from suburbia.

The owners goal was to build the home with a sense of belonging, with old doors, windows and interior fittings sourced from the local district. When you step inside you notice the kitchen island is the base of an old timber wool press, the kitchen lights are adapted from antique acetylene lamps, the splash back from the gas cook top is an antique dam scoop and both bathrooms feature restored claw foot baths.

The home is north facing with large open plan living and the massive exposed posts and beams give a sense of solidity. The downstairs space includes 2 of the bedrooms, the study nook and a bathroom. Spiral stairs lead up to a large parents retreat – a huge bedroom full bathroom and French doors leading out to a full length balcony. The perfect spot to read a book, have a coffee or an afternoon wine while taking in the wide rural views. Downstairs decks and verandas provide space for BBQs and entertaining.

Land size is 16Ha(40acres), undulating, mostly cleared for grazing, well watered with 4 dams and features scatterings of grand old gum trees.

With Gundaroo village amenities – school, cafes, general store and tavern and Canberra an easy 30-35 drive this represents an ideal opportunity to live a relaxing rural lifestyle with creature comforts close by and commuting a breeze.