10 Matheson Road, Mia Mia, Vic 3444

SALE BY SET DATE: Monday 31 March 2025

Standing in the old schoolyard, where concrete paths remain and the magnificent peppercorn tree casts its shade—a planting that was once a staple of Victorian schools—you can almost hear the laughter and chatter of students from decades past. This property’s history as a former school will undoubtedly captivate your imagination and tug at your heartstrings. 

The charming grey, weatherboard schoolhouse has been transformed into an incredible home where history and comfort now meet. Design and styling legend Lynda Gardener has worked her magic to create a soft, timeless aesthetic throughout. Standout features include concrete kitchen benchtops and the abundance of hanging pots in the bathroom, which also boasts a stepless shower. 

The home opens into a spacious area with soaring timber-lined ceilings, flooded with natural light from the original school windows. This inspiring space incorporates living and dining areas, as well as room for a bed, anchored by a fireplace that adds ambient warmth in the cooler months. 

From here, a deck with a retractable awning seamlessly extends the living and entertaining space. Its elevated vantage captures picturesque countryside views, including the property’s romantic olive grove. The current vendors harvest olives for processing into olive oil and to eat as table olives. Store some in the walk-in pantry and perhaps share the remaining with lucky family and friends! 

You will be delighted to also discover a studio on the property, clad in the original corrugated iron sheets. This space, with polished concrete floors and double-glazed windows, is an ideal home office, creative space or guest retreat. Note the salvaged school graffiti artwork, featuring the names of former students, a unique and meaningful detail that pays homage to the property’s past. 

The landscaped gardens are equally impressive. With the garden design plan of Simon Rickard a thriving, colourful outdoor space has been realised. The raised, irrigated garden beds, nourished by bore water and managed via a remote timer, are a testament to thoughtful design and care.  

A second undercover entertaining area further enhances the property’s versatility—it’s easy to imagine weddings or special gatherings hosted here. 

Additionally, the planning permit for an extension to the original schoolhouse offers exciting potential for future owners to further enhance this already remarkable property.  

The location is equally appealing. This friendly community offers a private, country escape within easy reach of Redesdale and its renowned pub, Lake Eppalock for water sports and an array of excellent local wineries. The vibrant township of Kyneton is not far beyond, with Bendigo and Melbourne also within easy commuting distance.  


** We have obtained all information in this document from sources we believe to be reliable, however, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Prospective purchasers are advised to carry out their own investigations.