'GIBBARDS HOUSE'
Set on an idyllic 18.7 acres along the Campaspe River, this remarkable architect-designed home is a triumph of sustainability, design, and natural beauty. With over 200 metres of direct river frontage, a private sandy beach, and breathtaking views across the valley to historic farmlands, this is a sanctuary unlike any other.
The residence itself is an example of passive house principles, meticulously designed for energy efficiency and year-round comfort. Entirely off-grid, the home is powered by high-quality South Korean solar panels, with exceptional battery storage and an automatic backup generator. A 90,000-litre rainwater tank ensures a reliable water supply, while gas is seamlessly plumbed for cooking and outdoor entertaining. The result? No electricity or water supply bills, just a single council rate.
Inside, the material palette is warm, refined, and deeply connected to its surroundings. Expanses of Victorian Wormy Chestnut flooring, with its distinctive dark markings extend through the living areas mirroring the natural tones of the environment. Custom-crafted elements, including a built-in office desk and window seat with integrated storage showcase the home's thoughtful design.
The kitchen is as beautiful as it is functional, featuring an ultra-compact, carbon-neutral Dekton island bench impervious to heat and scratches paired with integrated appliances. Overhead cabinetry lifts effortlessly to ceiling height, ensuring accessibility without intrusion. A walk-in pantry, complete with dedicated refrigeration space and deep storage drawers, makes entertaining effortless.
The two bedrooms are a beautiful sanctuary for rest, both have modern ensuite bathrooms, vast amounts of storage and beautiful views across the landscape. Natural carpet and soft furnishings create a sense of softness and elegance throughout both rooms.
Designed to embrace its landscape, the home is orientated to capture panoramic views across the dam and valley, uninterrupted by development. An east-facing wall of glass floods the interior with natural light, while double glazing and full insulation maintain an ideal indoor climate. For cooler months, an Italian Piazzetta automatic wood pellet fire can be remotely activated, ensuring a warm welcome on arrival. The home features automated blinds throughout for an ease of living.
The grounds, curated by renowned landscape architect Philip Stray, blend resilience with beauty. Thoughtfully placed Cycads, Palms, and Prostrate Casuarinas thrive with minimal intervention, supported by an automated irrigation system fed from a 90-metre solar bore servicing the gardens. The result is a flourishing ecosystem providing a home to native birds, wombats, echidnas, and kangaroos. A lower terrace, ideal for vegetable growing, adds yet another dimension to this self-sustaining retreat.
This is more than a home; it is a considered, sustainable, and profoundly beautiful way of life.
Designed for those who seek architectural excellence in harmony with nature, this extraordinary property offers seclusion, comfort, and a deep connection to the land.
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