80 Salisbury Road, KynetonVIC

Three different periods in time are pieced together perfectly in this wonderful property, rich in history, creating an impressive blend of traditional and modern architecture. The original section of the home was architecturally designed by the renowned Robin Boyd as part of his ‘small home’ series, circa 1950s and still displays Art Deco features of polished floors, high ceilings with decorative cornices, original bathroom with baltic pine walls, 3 spacious bedrooms, laundry and a delightful country kitchen with adjacent meals area. With outlook, energy efficiency, good use of recycled materials and ease of living in mind, a new modern extension was born. From the spacious lounge and dining area, with their practical and visually appealing polished concrete floors, glimpses of the beautiful garden can be admired through double glazed picture windows, whilst relaxing by the wood fire, housed within beautiful handmade brick surrounds. Exit the dining room through bi-fold doors and step onto a raised solid timber deck where more of the garden with its mix of old English and European trees and surrounding countryside come into view. The main bedroom with modern ensuite, complete with floor to ceiling tiles and clever use of timber is also housed in the new extension. Electric ducted heating and cooling have also been included in the home.

In the 1880s a brick barn came to life. Painstakingly built from handmade bricks, the clay used was dug from the property itself, to be utilised as a dairy and for sheep shearing, and is today used for small functions, gatherings, seminars, workshops and displays. The current owners have aptly named the barn ‘The Old Girl’ and have graciously used it as a space for local makers to showcase their artistry and skills and as a place for people to connect. In addition to the ‘Old Girl’, is a one room cottage, also constructed with the same handmade bricks with a gorgeous Wisteria growing across the front, perfectly suited to use as an office or hobby space.

Only 8 minutes from Kyneton and 55 minutes to Melbourne’s CBD and situated on 7.5 acres, on title, with a leasehold of a further 1 acre, with a mix of rustic and new outbuildings, 16 perfectly positioned and well-tended, raised veggie plots, 4 market gardens and a number of paddocks ‘Eras’ lends itself perfectly to a ‘paddock to plate’ scenario, lifestyle change, B&B and a vast array of wonderful business opportunities for the budding entrepreneur