85 PIGGERY ROAD, Boolarra, Vic 3870

Gippsland Country is extremely proud to be offering this amazing property to the real estate market for the first time since built, 35 years ago. Held by the same family and for good reason, this unique, craftsman-built, architecturally-designed, mud-brick home, surrounded by stunning gardens, is “one of kind” in every sense of the word. 

A lifestyle property, it is located in a private and picturesque setting, but still close to town. It once generated income by harvesting chestnuts from the approximately 400 chestnut trees dotted around the scenic, 5-acre property. 

Inspired by nature, the proud owners took an artistic approach in designing their build with a mindset to incorporating naturally sourced materials, going to great lengths in sourcing purposely milled, super-sized and very chunky upright timber posts and massive overhead Oregon beams. Combined with the clever use of river rocks, they have skilfully crafted a unique, environmental interior of rugged charm throughout every individual room of this amazing, 3-level home. 

This home tells a story, so let’s dive right in and get you inside this unique home. We begin with a very private and secluded position. There are NO neighbours and the property is located at the end of a ‘No through road’, and is sealed all the way to your front door.  

Your welcoming entry to the home is via the Atrium. This enclosed entertainment room maximises natural light, illuminating the entire space and is your first glimpse at how the owners have incorporated river rocks as an earthy, textured feature. Hard-wearing floor tiles begin at the main entrance and feature throughout the main traffic areas. The kitchen and meals area are where things really start to get interesting and exciting folks. Exposed Oregon beams, large and small, with ornate herring bone timber work including fret work and yet another sculptured, river-rock wall with a free-standing wood heater out front. 

This home just can’t help revealing its decorative interest to you, especially when entering the kitchen area. 
Large corner windows capture a lot of light and look out over the outdoor entertaining area. The kitchen has all timber cabinetry, ample overhead storage, appliance cupboard, gas cook-top and electric oven and range hood. 

The separate lounge has an intimate and entirely different feel. It is upbeat with its white washed mud bricks, timber wall panelling, raked ceiling, laminate flooring and another awesome river rock wall. Natures grainy gift is revealed in the beautifully crafted, naturally curved Blackwood limb that profoundly surrounds the fireplace and is a talking point amongst guests. 

The bathroom is on the ground floor, and features wall and floor tiles, separate shower and bath, pedestal hand basin and easily accessible mirrored cabinetry.

If you thrive on having family and friends around and you’re an avid entertainer, then you are going to love this outdoor area.  A hard stand roofed area flows freely and effortlessly out to the elevated deck. Away from prying eyes, you can enjoy relax in absolute privacy  under the shade of the over hanging Chestnut tree’s, and when Autumn arrives and the leaves are gone the views extend well beyond the boundaries this 5-acre property. 

Timber stairs take you to the 1st floor, where you can branch off to any one of the 4 bedrooms or up another set of stairs to bedroom number 5. All have hard-wearing, vinyl floor coverings and built in robes and/or ample storage.  Its worth mentioning that none of the bedrooms are alike. Each room provokes a different feel, look and style. The large upright timbers you see from down stairs, are exposed and featured as they pass through the bedrooms. The master suite has been cleverly positioned with a sliding door providing access onto a timber deck, under the roof-line of the atrium. 

For those who love a workshop/garage, you won’t be disappointed with this one. Measuring 20.9 m x 7.2m with roller-door entry height of approximately 2.9m this garage comes with 4 separate bays, a separate dedicated workshop area, one open bay, power, concrete floor and a suitable height clearance that will allow for the installation of a car hoist. A second 3-bay machinery shed measures 9m x 5.9m with a entry height of 2.9m. 

Finally, there is a small, well-maintained, fruit-bearing  orchard consisting of Pink Lady apples, Nashi Pear, Quince, Apricot, Blood Plum, Fig, Orange, Feijoa, Lime, Lemon and Olive Tree’s. The house is surrounded by stunning and very decorative, multi-level gardens with pathways through-out. 

The property also has 3 large water tanks (2 x 25,000L and 1 x 45,000L) to ensure water supply for the home and the garden is never an issue.