Making a phenomenal immediate impression, this striking, 3BR hand-crafted log home is one-of-a-kind, built 15 years ago by Great Bear Log Homes of Mansfield. The solid timber construction provides excellent insulation, attention to detail in the craftsmanship and high-end fixtures and fittings, affords its new owners a luxurious lifestyle to be enjoyed at the highest level. Its north facing position on 10 acres of green wedge bushland in Christmas Hills is an oasis of birdsong and tranquillity, with wineries on your doorstep and a mere 3 kms to the shops, cafes and schools of Yarra Glen.
The approach to the property is through remote controlled gates, set into beautiful local Castella stone which is echoed throughout the grounds and building. A sweeping driveway leads down to the house with gently sloping grassed parkland bush, looking down over the acreage to the gully below. With ample parking and a contemporary landscaped turning circle, the driveway leads beyond the house to a tremendous bespoke designed two-storey shed with covered areas either side for additional storage.
Broad steps lead up to the timber front verandah, which wraps around 180 degrees, encased in unobtrusive glass balustrades with a grand imposing porch and generous double entry doors. Stepping into the open plan living area, your eye is immediately drawn to the soaring pitched ceiling, stunning timber floors and exposed post and beam construction. With commercial grade heating and cooling assisted by ceiling fans, the house maintains the perfect temperature year round with the added ambience of a wood burning stove in the living area. Glass double glazed bi-fold doors lead out to the verandah which runs the length of the house, and Freedom retractable screens offer easy indoor / outdoor living in the summer months, maximising the light and views out over the grounds. The roof design gives protection from the summer sun and provides a delightful al fresco area to enjoy, and entertain from, year round, complete with Bose audio sound system. Steps then lead down to a vast spotted gum floating deck with captivating views through parklike bush setting.
Chefs will delight in the spacious timber kitchen with breakfast bar bench tops and top of the range appliances including a Siemens dishwasher, 900mm Whirlpool oven and 5-ring gas cooktop, double sink with gooseneck mixer tap, fantastic storage including deep drawers, an appliance garage and corner pantry. Two double bedrooms on the ground floor are beautifully neutrally appointed and have large picture windows with motorized Luxaflex roman blinds and BIRs. A good size bathroom has an in-built timber vanity unit, WC, double linen press and shower over bath.
The lower ground floor is reached down an open spiral staircase, past walls of exposed Castella stone, and houses a neat laundry room, (with top of the range Siemens iQ 800 washing machine and dryer), a WC/shower room (with wall heater for those cooler months) and glass double doors that open to a terrific wine cellar with wall to wall wine storage, a door to outside and useful under house access and storage.
The open spiral staircase continues up to the top floor into a spacious master retreat / study area in the pitch of the roof, with a pair of angled picture windows affording a beautiful view to the front of the property, and open timber balustrades looking down over the living area. Double doors open into the master suite with a wall of led lighted BIRs , RC/AC, a ceiling fan and en-suite shower room with vanity, feature mirror and WC.
Castella stone, as well as being the base for the house, is a design feature throughout the grounds, including the conversation pit that has been sympathetically landscaped with railway sleepers, pebbles, maples and native grasses, adjacent to a bocce court. A Tru-Bilt custom designed Colorbond steel shed complements the log home, mirroring the same roof pitch and with a quiet opening bespoke red cedar roller door. It houses four vehicles comfortably, has three access doors and undercover storage to either side. With a wood burning stove, a solar Smart Breeze heat extractor/circulator, Bose audio sound system with Marantz amplifier and fantastic spacious mezzanine area, with open steel balustrade and floor to ceiling feature window, this shed lends itself to a bar/den/office/gym or man cave.
The house also benefits from a built in termite barrier, back to base alarm system, lockable garden shed, 62,000 litres filtered water in tanks, 45 kg gas cylinder (for cooktop), LED lighting, remote controlled Electric Luxaflex blinds in every room, and mature plantings around the house.
This incredible property offers a gorgeous rural lifestyle, is economical to run and beautifully peaceful, yet still close to town. Call today, to secure this home and view for yourself.
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