131 School Road, St Andrews, Vic 3761

This one-owner, environmentally friendly two-storey mudbrick home has been framed around massive hardwood posts (from a bridge over the Hawkesbury River), recycled hardwood wall-panelling (from a Western District woolshed), handmade doors, windows and kitchen benchtops (made of Oregon and Jarrah) and reclaimed bricks on the ground floor. The house and garden have been a labour of love since 1993 (when the home won Top Homes Custom-Built House of the Year (in its class)) but is ready for new owners to write its next chapter. 

The home sits on approximately 22 acres in a blend of cleared spaces (about 5 acres) and natural bush. It offers a unique tree-change opportunity: peaceful and private yet just a few minutes from the St Andrews general store, a lovely café, primary school, sporting facilities, hotel, the iconic weekly market and a short drive to the Hurstbridge Station.

The ground floor has a family living room and a spacious open-plan living-meals area with a wood-fired heater. Complementing the living spaces is a main bedroom with an ensuite and walk-in robe and another bedroom. The main bathroom (with Jarrah sills and benches) includes a clawfoot bath and has beautiful views of the garden and bush.  There are two bedrooms upstairs both offering gorgeous views of the city skyline and classic St Andrews bush.

The kitchen is part of the open-living area and features benchtops made of recycled Jarrah and recycled Oregon cupboards and windows.  There is a contemporary 900 mm cooker and a classic Stanley wood-fired stove that is linked to the hydronic heating.

There are several spaces for relaxed outdoor living and entertaining in an extensive garden that includes roses, fruit trees, an olive grove and a large veggie garden.

Further extras include hydronic heating, three split a/c units, a walk-in pantry, a store room, carport, a variety of sheds and storage options, chook and duck houses, a 6.5kW solar system, and a large dam with an electric pump that pumps to the garden and to a tank.