Set within the exclusive Bend of Islands, just 20 minutes from Eltham, this magnificent 10 acre bush property is situated on the top of a ridge that delivers beautiful views and sunshine from dawn to dusk, in a tranquil, private bush setting.

Designed by architect Ross Henry, this warm and intimate home shows exceptional craftsmanship with mud bricks, reclaimed timbers, red brick floors and flexible living spaces.

Set under exposed timber ceilings, the casual living/dining area pushes out from a solid timber kitchen complete with a 1200mm Belling range with two ovens, 7 burners, a warming plate, a warming oven and a grill.

A high efficiency gas heater complements the large wood heater which keeps the spacious living room and indeed the entire home cosy all through winter. Both these areas, along with the main bedroom, all open to a vast paved outdoor patio set amongst extensive indigenous gardens. Including a solar heated in-ground pool it delivers plenty of room for summer entertaining.

The remaining bedrooms, complemented by a study, have been cleverly designed to include mezzanine areas above the fitted beds making them ideal for play, storage or sleep-overs.

Complementing the home is a 65m2 workshop/studio (approx) with beautiful views and some storage facilities.

A 40 tube evacuated tube solar hot water with huge six star storage tank, 2.25kw of photovoltaic panels in a grid-integrated system, 63,000 litres of water storage in a fully integrated system with a huge roof catchment and a new Grundfoss pump, and a large vegetable garden built over a transpiration bed supplied by waste water from the house add to the appeal of what makes a Bend of Islands lifestyle so sought after.

This is a beautiful and comfortable home for anyone looking for a unique bush living experience, just an hour from Melbourne.

Rental includes an amount of free electricity every month.