22 Latrobe Street, Kyneton VIC 3444

Though this beautiful home is secluded in a peaceful, tree-lined pocket of Kyneton, it is a mere walk to the trendy cafes and shops and restaurants of Piper St, and a short drive to the freeway to Melbourne.

The house is in the modernist style, with high, gabled ceilings, rendered walls and spacious, light-filled rooms. It has been architecturally designed, and it shows. The interior flows elegantly and is oriented so that, in every room, you get a view of the gardens. And, though modern, it has a warmth and cosiness, brought out in the cork flooring and the wood detailing throughout; it makes you feel snug, without ever feeling enclosed.

The entrance opens into a large, bright dining and sitting room, which has an inset fireplace and looks out onto a vine-covered pergola. Through the hallway is an open-plan living area, including a generously sized kitchen with large bench-tops, wooden cabinetry and Miele appliances. The master bedroom has a walk-in robe and a renovated bathroom, and the remaining two bedrooms have built-in robes.

The gardens are, simply, stunning. They were designed by a landscape architect with a mix of deciduous and evergreens to give year-round natural beauty. The rolling lawns are filled with established European trees, including oaks, plane trees and poplars. The house itself is nestled in garden beds, staggered with bluestone walls, a goldfish pond, ample outdoor entertaining areas and a raised vegetable garden.

This home has all of the conveniences of a modern, sustainable property, and then some. The north-facing property is fully insulated and has ducted heating and ceiling fans. It has a double-car garage and extensive storage throughout, including in the large mudroom and laundry. And there is a substantial solar power system and a 22,500 litre rainwater tank which is attached to an automated watering system for parts of the garden.
* Sub-division currently in progress *