A spectacular mid-90s home with exposed sandstone and high vaulted ceilings that overlooks a lush valley in rural Victoria has hit the market.
The modern estate was built in 1996 by award-winning architect Russell Barrett using 100-year-old reclaimed timber and local stone to craft a welcoming space where nature is viewed in all its magnificence.
Appearing as if its floating on air, the 800m elevation offers 360 degree panoramic views of the snow-capped mountains of Buller, Stirling, and Timbertop in winter.
The home was commissioned by Collingwood Football Club chief executive and former player Craig Kelly after he bought the 40.10ha property following his retirement almost 30 years ago.
A spectacular mid-90s home with exposed sandstone and high vaulted ceilings overlooks a lush valley in rural Victoria
The modern estate was built in 1996 by award-winning architect Russell Barrett using 100-year-old reclaimed timber and local Victorian stone to craft a welcoming space where nature envelops you in its unmarred magnificence
The eccentric home was commissioned by ex-Collingwood Football Club chief executive and former player Craig Kelly after his retirement almost 30 years ago
The home looks out on the small town Merrijig and the alpine ski resort of Mount Buller, with the property only a 20 minute drive away from the snow fields.
Located just a three hour drive from Melbourne, the space makes for the ideal weekend getaway or permanent residence for anyone seeking a sense of adventure not too far away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
The sprawling farmhouse is for sale with a $4.5m-$4.95m price tag, its second time on the market since Kelly first sold it in 2015.
Even though Merrijig is a small place, with little under 1,000 people living in the town, its charm attracts travellers from around the world.
‘It’s such a unique space, unlike anything I’ve seen before,’ McGrath Mansfield principal Kate McDougall told FEMAIL.
‘The high elevation truly sets it apart from other properties in the area and its surroundings, it’s rare to find snow covering your front yard in Australia.’
The home looks out on the small town Merrijig and the alpine ski resort of Mount Buller, with the property only a 20 minute drive away from the latter
Lake Eildon’s glistening reflection is visible from the home’s deck, the location a perfect lookout spot for sunsets over the Paps and native animals traversing across the hills
Also equipped with multiple paddocks and five stables with a tack room and wash bay – animal lovers will be delighted to find they live among horses and cows
The property boasts a long courtyard, two outdoor entertaining decks, a built-in Argentinian barbecue and stone fireplace.
It also has multiple paddocks and five stables with a tack room and wash bay for horse lovers.
Lake Eildon’s glistening reflection is visible from the home’s deck, the location a perfect lookout spot for sunsets over the Paps and native animals traversing across the hills.
Appearing as if its floating on air, the 800m elevation offer dwellers 360 degree panoramic views of sunlight bouncing off the verdant hills in spring, a stark contrast to the snow-capped mountains of Buller, Stirling, and Timbertop when the season turns
Two interior stone fireplaces also mean dwellers can spend their mornings and evenings observing the sun rise and set over the grassy hills from the comfort of their home without having to worry about the endless cacophony of a crowded lookout
The home contains four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and several whimsical features straight out of a novel.
A built-in bunk room can also host up to 12 extra guests, with the vast space made cosy thanks to carpeted floors and garden views.
Its master bedroom features a huge walk-in robe and large windows with views of the mountains.
The home contains four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and several whimsical features straight out of an imaginative novel
Every host’s perfect home, the property contains a long courtyard, two outdoor entertaining decks, a built-in Argentinian barbecue and stone fireplace
The home’s open-plan kitchen and dining space lets sunlight in from all corners
The ensuite also houses a freestanding tub and rain shower which looks out onto rolling hills and trees.
Two interior stone fireplaces mean dwellers can spend their mornings and evenings observing the sun rise and set over the grassy hills from the comfort of their home.
‘The views are truly a magical sight to behold, and you’re spoiled for choice from any corner of the house,’ McDougall said.