9 Jim Road, Newham, Vic 3442

In 1.5 acres of beautiful garden, this four bedroom, study and studio mud brick house is quite stunning.

Architecturally designed, it has a huge expanse of glass facing north. The living room is light-filled and airy, with high timber ceilings, a gas heater and dark slate floors that operate within the passive sustainable principles as a heat bank.

The large kitchen is contemporary and stylish, with cabinets in smokey blue, long benches and breakfast bar with white stone-effect laminate. There is an Asko dishwasher, a stainless electric oven, gas cooktop and rangehood. A terrific pantry adds to the huge storage capacity, and a skylight directs light onto the work surfaces. An adjacent meals area has a door to the semi-enclosed carport.

There is a second living area with large windows and access to a lovely sheltered courtyard, with a northern aspect and high roof. Off this family room are three very large bedrooms with big timber built in robes, and the family bathroom.

The master bedroom is located at the other end of the house, and has a roomy walk in robe. Access is via the timber-lined study. The spacious ensuite has a big vanity, corner shower, wc and skylight.

Under the roofline of the house, the carport is semi enclosed, with a cement floor. Next to this is a studio/retreat with power and skylight. Behind the carport is a private courtyard.

There are three sheds, one quite substantial in size, with power, cement floor and two bay carport. A potting shed is next to the thriving vegie garden, and supplies water via a rain tank.

The rambling garden is a place to get pleasantly lost in exploration. A mature orchard has an impressive range, with several varieties of apple, and quince, nashi, blood plum, pear and olive trees. Berry varieties include gooseberry, loganberry and boysenberry.

Ornamental plantings include roses, spring flowering bulbs, silver birches, claret ash and pin oaks.
An attractive dam, with plantings all around, is the source of water for the garden.

Located in the pretty village of Newham, this house is a short walk from the general store/cafe and primary school. The Calder Freeway is around 5 minutes’ drive away, making Melbourne an easy commuter destination. VLine commuter rail is at Woodend.