The Antidote to Bland and Boring
Privately set within 2,636 sqm of layered botanical gardens, this mid-century residence is a rare example of architecture and landscape working in quiet harmony. Designed in the mid-1970s and held with great care, the home remains wonderfully original, with its warm timber lines, cedar-framed glazing and garden-led outlooks creating an atmosphere that is instantly grounding.
The main living and dining zone spans the northern side of the home, wrapped in glass that draws the treetops inside. The original kitchen, complete with its treasured St George cooker and easy, practical layout, celebrates the integrity of the era. Three bedrooms sit on the upper level, including a generous main with a full bank of robes and serene garden views. A fourth bedroom or study offers direct external access, ideal for those who work from home.
Downstairs, a second living zone brings welcome versatility with a bedroom, bathroom, kitchenette, pantry and a large family room anchored by a brick fireplace. It is well suited to guests, teenagers or multigenerational living.
And then there are the gardens, which are the heart, soul and sensory story of this property. Fragrant plantings release their scent as you brush past. Bird-attracting natives bring movement and colour throughout the seasons. Multiple bird baths are nestled within the landscape and the long-standing tradition of feeding the local birdlife is one the owners hope the next custodians will continue. From the home itself you can enjoy the sunrise, the sunset and even the moon rising, giving each day its own quiet theatre.
This is the remedy for anyone who has lost patience with stark white boxes. A home with soul. A garden with personality. A lifestyle that feels grounded, generous and genuinely connected to nature.
Location
Set in one of Kalorama’s most tightly held pockets, the home sits moments from Kalorama Park, SkyHigh and an enviable network of walking trails. Nearby cafés, village essentials and beloved local institutions create an easy rhythm, while Montrose, Mount Evelyn and Olinda offer broader dining, retail and services. It is a location chosen for its privacy, elevation and ever-changing natural beauty.
You’ll Love
• Beautifully preserved mid-century design
• Four bedrooms and two bathrooms across two well-zoned levels
• Versatile lower level with bedroom, bathroom, family room, kitchenette and pantry
• Cedar-framed windows and rich timber detailing
• Brick and cedar construction
• Large garage plus additional parking
• A large workshop sits behind the garage, offering further flexibility as a gym, creative studio or he/she shed
• Sensory gardens with fragrant plantings and bird-attracting natives
• Multiple bird baths and a long-standing bird-feeding tradition
• Three point five kilowatt solar system
• Fully fenced garden across 2,636 sqm
• The rare ability to enjoy sunrise, sunset and moonrise
Local’s Secret
Rumour has it that the planning for the R. J. Hamer Arboretum on Ridge Road took place right here within these very walls, a fitting legacy for a property so deeply connected to its landscape.
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