70 Dodd Street, St Andrews VIC 3761

A trip to Mexico in the 70's was the inspiration for mudbrick artisan Les Fisher, to design and construct “Mexicali Rise”. Rustic touches, such as hand-hewn beams, reclaimed brick floors, curved, exposed brick interior walls and glass bricks complement thick mud brick walls in a home that provides unique yet completely practical livability.

In a floor plan as relevant today as it was back then, huge living spaces, anchored by an enormous “chiminea” style open fire place and breathtaking arches provide space for the adults, while the kids can unwind in their own wing containing two bedrooms sharing a clever two way bathroom and a generous retreat. The main bedroom enjoys an ensuite, while a guest bedroom has access to a second family bathroom. A new stunning granite and Bosch double-oven equipped kitchen with redgum and blackwood cabinets serves the dining room and will spoil the inner gourmet.

Upstairs a large office provides options to work from home, and opens to a tex-mex inspired roof top terrace, where trees and the ranges provide a spectacular backdrop for relaxing or entertaining. A discretely separate open pavilion provides huge covered spaces for vehicles including caravans and boats.

Two minutes from the school, store, famous weekly St Andrews market and hotel, and set on 1.2 acres (approx) it swaps urban hustle for a harmonious haven.