110 Clarkes Rd, Anakie was designed by renowned mud-brick builder Alistair Knox.
A natural haven designed by famed mud-brick craftsman Alistair Knox was been snapped up in Anakie.
The sustainable hideaway showcases the pioneering designer’s work on a 1.98 hectare bush property that counts a kangaroo called Harvey as its regular visitors.
The property at 110 Clarkes Rd, Anakie, was offered at an online auction this week, selling to Geelong buyers for $670,000 after being passed in.
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Exposed timber and brick features inside.
The living area has a rustic feel.
Ray White, Lara agent Terry Cleary had offered the two-bedroom, two-bathroom mid-brick house to auction with price hopes of $669,000 to $689,000.
Mr Cleary said nine potential buyers had registered for the auction, though two participated.
Up to 38 people witnessed the auction, including a contingent of Ray White staff.
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.
Vendors John Sanders and Carol Brislane told the Advertiser earlier 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.
“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.
Large windows frame garden views in the sunroom.
“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.
Mr Cleary said his homes had quite a following and was one of the drawcards for potential buyers.
There’s hours of entertainment out here.
The property has a man cave ready to go.
The fact it was An Alistair Knox designed house was a lead in, as was the five acres of semi bushland and a relaxed lifestyle living was the other,” he said.
Mr Cleary said the $620,000 opening bid was a solid start to the auction.
While the Geelong buyer was the highest bidder, the underbidder was unable to inspect the property in person due to the Stage 4 lockdown in Melbourne.
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