17 Sherbrooke Road, Sherbrooke, VIC, 3789, Australia

This beautifully bespoke architect-designed residence encompasses the very best in understated luxury and refinement inspired by owner-builder artists who created their very own “Grand Design”. Ensconced at the end of a long, private driveway, elevated for lush acreage views over the everchanging Olinda Valley and framed by two magnificently grand Beech trees, you could be anywhere in the world such is the peaceful and secluded setting of this earthy masterpiece. Grounded by nature starting with its burnt Japanese hardwood exterior and an overflow of natural timbers, oversized double-glazed windows filling the home with light and warmth. A modern yet organic style delivers an inspiring and refined domain where lavish living zones are complemented by luxe accommodation, work from home and workshop spaces and three acres of stunning grounds that deliver something for every age and stage, including a stable and glass house.

A grand open plan living/dining domain unfolds from the striking entrance where oversized glazed sliding doors bring the valley to you from an all-season deck that wraps around the entire back and side of the house as well as oblige effortless entertaining. Clerestory windows with a thoughtfully designed glass pane frame live art adding a mesmerising natural Beech backdrop to your everyday.
One of life’s simple pleasures – an ambient wood fire can be enjoyed in a cosy lounge and an inbuilt and interchangeable artisan crafted book/display shelf has ample storage to keep life clutter free.

At the heart, a showcase Blackwood kitchen is adorned with stainless-steel appliances, a black granite sink, 900mm award-winning Falcon dual oven cooker, touch operated cupboards/drawers and an appliance hutch. A sophisticated butler’s pantry with wine fridge and a second dishwasher will satisfy the chef of the house and a stone island with breakfast bar invites conversations over platters with a glass of pinot. Also on this level are two stylish bedrooms with floor to ceiling robes – one with a boutique ensuite making it ideal for guests, teens or grandparents and the other with the most stunning valley views. Descending a reclaimed timber staircase, a spectacular floor to ceiling window frames a natural overflow waterfall feature before you are greeted by an indoor garden that reveals the main bedroom wing.

Here, two bedrooms feature custom fitted floor to ceiling robes with a family bathroom that delivers luxe style and simplicity with a wide stone double vanity, heated towel rack and heat lamp with the ease of external access. Down the ample hallway, you arrive at the luxurious master wing encompassing a huge walk-in dressing room, sitting area and a hotel style ensuite with seated rain shower, floor to ceiling tiles, dual basin, under floor heating and a swoon worthy bathtub to soothe at the end of the day. A sliding door across the skylit hallway makes this zone entirely private for the heads of the household.

The wow-factor continues with an unassuming door opening to the biggest surprise package of all – a full length rumpus space - plus storage room - with flexibility to become anything your lifestyle requires – teen haven, games room, bar, gym, home office, business space or all of the above. Children can “choose their own adventure” exploring the sprawling grounds with undulating meadows that roll down to the valley. Fruit trees are ripe for the picking and there’s places to picnic and explore (including a dry creek riverbed), spaces for ponies and chooks and endless pockets to escape to the fresh air.

At a Glance:
• Five-bedroom, three bathroom plus powder room architect designed home inspired by “Grand Designs”.
• Burnt Japanese hardwood cladding exterior.
• Butterfly roof which creates a natural overflow waterfall feature and oversized ceiling throughout the top floor.
• Three acres of grounds with well-maintained grassed lawns and established gardens.
• Timber engineered floors plus new carpet.
• Mud/storage room at entrance.
• Laundry with natural drying rack.
• Tilt and turn windows.
• Fully accredited fire bunker that fits 5 adults.
• Hydronic heating on a remote and split system air-conditioning for seasonal comfort.
• Solar panels, double glazed windows, rainwater tank (ready to be connected) and fire tank delivering the “green” tick.
• A hen house, greenhouse and fruit trees.
• Hidden dog fenced boundary.
• Auto gates and a long driveway lead to a double garage, machinery shed and a circular drive to accommodate a vast number of vehicles, trailers, caravans, boats.
• Ample shedding and a studio plus outdoor bathroom/toilet.