110 Clarkes Rd, Anakie was designed by renowned mud-brick builder Alistair Knox.
A NATURAL haven designed by famed mud-brick craftsman Alistair Knox has hit the market in Anakie.
The sustainable hideaway showcases the pioneering designer’s work on a 1.98 hectare bush property that counts a kangaroo called Harvey among its regular visitors.
With a playground to rival some small suburban parks and a man cave, 110 Clarkes Road, Anakie is the perfect place to disconnect.
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Exposed timber and brick features inside.
The living area has a rustic feel.
Ray White, Lara agent Terry Cleary will take the two-bedroom, two bathroom mud brick house to auction on August 25, with a price guide of $710,000 a $759,000.
The rustic home features red brick flooring, reclaimed timbers and vast windows to frame views of the landscape.
A huge brick open fireplace is the centrepiece of the open-plan living zone, while the kitchen has an IXL combustion stove.
Clerestory windows draw in natural light.
The main bedroom comes with an open fireplace.
Large windows frame garden views in the sunroom.
Vendors John Sanders and Carol Brislane said the home’s warmth and natural setting drew them to the property.
They have savoured the serenity and native flora and fauna, while their grandkids got hours of entertainment out of the playground.
There’s hours of entertainment out here.
“It was very different and it had a lot of character, that’s what attracted us to it,” Mr Sanders said.
“It’s a real nature block, there are lots of birds.
“It was built by Graham and Heather Bird so we have called it Bimbimbi, which means place of birds.”
The late Mr Knox is considered a pioneer of modern mud brick design was awarded an honorary doctorate in architecture from Melbourne University for his contribution.
There’s no sense of neighbours here.
The native trees attract lots of birdlife
Mr Cleary said his homes had quite a following.
“It’s one of those properties, it may be rustic in design, but it’s just got a real warm, comforting feeling,” Mr Cleary said.
“It’s not going to suit everybody but the people that like it will really love it.”
The property includes a large outdoor entertainment area, a two-bedroom caravan with an annex for guests, three dams, a windmill and shedding.
The property has a man cave ready to go.
And three dams.
Mr Cleary said Anakie was popular for its rural lifestyle and location, within 30 minutes of Geelong.
“It’s a natural setting and if you want to disconnect from this crazy world it’s a good place to do it,” he said.
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