This unique and bespoke home is situated on over half an acre, boasting plenty of original character and features. Offering magical sunrises and a great north east facing aspect across the large courtyard – making this the perfect home for entertaining. The house has been custom designed and built to offer the perfect blend of old rustic and modern, with loads of natural and recycled materials.
The innovative and functional floor plan incorporates a grand hall, with living, kitchen, walk in pantry, dining and access to the courtyard. The enormous exposed truss ceilings in the hall have been designed and constructed using Ironbark salvaged from Central Pier Melbourne, and custom built on site. The ceiling is complemented with original vintage wagon wheels chandeliers, and fantastic natural light streaming in from the courtyard.
There are 5 spacious bedrooms in total, all featuring built in robes with custom sliding barn style doors, each of the bedrooms has NBN and data points, and can all be utilised as home offices / studies, perfect for working from home or remote learning. The stunning master suite featuring a bespoke Tallowwood bed head, created using timber from an old QLD bridge, and an open ensuite with freestanding bathtub and double shower with its barn style glass door. A second living space / TV room, family bathroom/European laundry complete this custom design.
Throughout the home you are spoilt with a varied selection of Australian hardwoods and building materials, including South Australian Limestone, Ironbark, Blood Wood, Bluestone, and Travertine tiling. These natural and select products give the home a rustic and earthy feel throughout. Not to mention the durability and amazing insulation.
This spacious 230sqm house, also features a 100sqm courtyard, and 115sqm of garage. There is also scope to add in a pool and create an outdoor oasis as well as converting an already plumbed shipping container into a tiny home/studio overlooking the garden.
Other features include:-
Wheelchair friendly access to the home.
Custom built castle entry door
Fantastic Hall living quarters, 5 large size bedrooms, separate TV room, great walk-in pantry and 2 sexy bathrooms with all black fittings
TV, internet, data points and fans in all rooms.
Amazing and effortless Hydronic under floor heating keeping consistent temperature all through winter while being one of the most cost efficient source of heating available.
Rough sawn Ironbark cladding, Ironbark tree posts on front verandah, and ironbark railway sleepers featuring around the home. (Ironbark being one of the most durable timbers in the world).
South Australian recycled solid Limestone blocks give amazing insulation benefits in all seasons and give a historic look.)
Granite galaxy benchtops and original splashbacks in both kitchen and walk in pantry.
Recycled hardwood fence paling dado walls throughout.
Red Gum and insulated garage doors
Ample garage space for all your toys including boat, cars, motorbikes etc.
10 fruit trees, veggie patch, and chook pen – perfect for self-sufficiency or permaculture.
Just a short walk to the beach, local Ventnor butcher, coffee shop / deli and former general store. This home is ideal for permanent living, or offers great potential as a holiday property or retreat.
This stunning, one of a kind home is available for private, virtual inspection, or video tour – contact us today to arrange.
This property for sale in Ventnor is proudly presented by Ray White Real Estate Phillip Island.