27 Darling Road

Gruyere VIC 3770

Architect designed residence constructed by craftsmen. Every window frames a masterpiece of colour as green paddocks give way to the dark hues of nearby mountains and end with a pale blue haze of diminishing shades as the hills merge with the horizon far away. The Valley floor and Melbourne light up as night falls. Arrival is an exhilarating experience as your senses attempt to absorb all there is on display.

Built of brick with a core rammed earth wall on a concrete slab. High ceilings, double glazed windows, the large roof cantilevers provide shade in the Summer without interrupting the views and stretch the house across the site to settle it down onto its hilltop position. Designed for family enjoyment and entertaining. Huge open plan living and dining area, suitably appointed kitchen, chef's pantry, study/den, 3 double bedrooms each with spacious en suite, the master suite with full bath and double vanity, private lounge or 4th bedroom, powder room, large laundry/mudroom, store room. Nestled between two wings of the home is a slate paved entertaining and outdoor living space with auto louvre roof, a sunken fire pit and incredible views towards the horizon. Split system heating, cooling and zoned under floor heating throughout, cosy wood heating in the lounge. An abundance of home grown firewood. 5kw solar panels. Pizza oven, double garage, carport and separate wine/home produce cellar. Quality and attention to detail in all respects. Superb lawn and mature garden setting.

A luxurious 15m long pool complete with spa. Patios and private nooks to sit and read, enjoy an evening drink watching unbelievably beautiful sunsets and later clear skies full of stars and nighttime activity. Gradually you notice the heavenly silence together with the fresh and clean hilltop air.

The land rises from the road with a long sealed driveway winding up to the residence. A balance of well maintained pastures and beautiful natural forest with extensive graded walking trails and an abundance of bird and animal life. Large steel barn with concrete floor and electricity connected, toilet and shower, ideal as a studio. Elaborate vegetable gardens, netted berry patch and also netted home orchard, all with automated drip irrigation. The ignominy of a perfectly constructed riding arena being used as a very practical chicken coop. A sculpted dry creek bed joins the two dams, one of which includes an entertainment deck and children's adventure park with flying fox, ropes and climbing gear. Barbeque area and fire pit.