143 Pitt Street, Eltham VIC 3095

If you love a home that’s distinctly different to the rest, then you’ll love this one-of-a-kind Mud Brick home in one of Eltham’s most historically significant neighbourhoods.

Set within Eltham’s tightly-held ‘Mud Brick Precinct’ — an exclusive neighbourhood home to artists and musicians from the early 1950s and 60s and featuring a number of mud brick houses dating back to the 1940s built by Alistair Knox, Gordon Ford, Peter Glass and others — this timeless residence was built 11 years ago by Hamish Knox and Eltham Artisans and is therefore quintessentially Eltham.

Nestled within Gordon Fords landscaped gardens before the block was subdivided, this uniquely-designed home is rich in character and rustic charm, achieved with extensive use of warm timbers, handmade wrought iron handrails and beautiful leadlight windows that frame soothing vistas across the surrounding leafy landscape. And for those who love a fun fact — the master bedroom’s front window was salvaged from a Toorak mansion leased to the Communist Party!

A large light-filled open-plan living area comfortably unites the household in the heart of the home, where a stunning pitched ceiling supported with exposed timber beams accentuates the setting’s aesthetic appeal and excellence in craftsmanship.

A rich timber kitchen with stainless steel appliances allows you to cook with style — and a view, of course! — while a deluxe family bathroom with a freestanding soaker bath presents a luxurious escape.

Enjoy breakfasts with the birds or entertain in the sunshine on the large sunny deck as you soak up the stunning scenery, while this must-see home also features generous off-street parking, spacious bedrooms, split-system heating/cooling and abundant storage.

Surrounded by established gardens that promote privacy and tranquillity, it’s easy to think you’re a world away from it all, whereas in fact you’re in central Eltham and therefore within a short walk of Eltham Village, Eltham Hotel, Eltham Primary School, Alistair Knox Park, the scenic Diamond Creek Trail, bus services and Eltham train station.