117 Kemps Bridge Road

Guildford VIC 3451

Set discreetly behind an adobe style wall and accessed from a circular driveway, this magicalproperty encapsulates the best of artisan sensibility, with its distinctive design components ofbespoke timbers, mudbrick and stone, high timber clerestory windows, concrete floors andindustrial finishes. The property is ideally situated mid-way between Castlemaine and Daylesford,and is within easy walking distance of the charming hamlet of Guildford with its famous generalstore and pub. Sited on 1.285 hectares, with the Loddon River at the rear boundary and views of themajestic Guildford Plateau, this property is so much more than the sum of its parts.The main home opens with a combined living/dining/kitchen area of grand proportions and soaringceilings. The living area has built-in banquette seating with a solid fuel heater and adjacent diningarea. The industrial central kitchen easily caters for large groups, with stainless steel benchtops,Miele dishwasher, plus a commercial 6 burner gas stove, salamander and walk-in pantry, all withcharming views of the garden and alfresco entertaining area set underneath a canopy of maturegrape vines. Sustainable design - including a living roof and thermal mass - keep the interior cool insummer and warm in winter.Located off the study area, the main bedroom has built-in robes and a stunning ensuite whichincludes a built-in concrete bath with vichy shower, a freestanding rain shower, Castlemaine slatepaved floor and French doors accessing an outdoor timber deck. Two further bedrooms, both withFrench doors, a family bathroom, separate toilet and laundry complete the main home. Adjacent isa converted container, encased in Corten steel and fully insulated and lined, again with a living roof,which could be a home office or 4th bedroom.Outside meandering pathways lead to a sauna, garden shed with outdoor shower, and the outdoorkitchen, which includes a woodfire pizza oven and overlooks the show stopping 17m swimming pool.Continued exploration will uncover a dedicated childrens play area including an ingroundtrampoline and climbing frame, plus a chook shed, vegetable garden beds, and a large freestandingbrick garage/workshop with mains powers, town water, water tank storage and nbn. Finally, aconverted school classroom offers guest accommodation of kitchen/dining/living area, separatebedroom, bathroom and large north facing windows overlooking an outdoor deck. You have neverseen anything quite like it, and are unlikely to again.