Add CategoryReconnecting with nature is a way of life at a luxury Jan Juc bush sanctuary that turns sustainability into an art form.
The striking home, just moments from the iconic Bell Beach surf break, has been lovingly sculpted over the years to create an enchanting coastal hideaway.
Originally built by musician Xavier Rudd, the rammed earth and timber residence has since morphed into private eco resort territory with the addition of a stone clad infinity pool and an outdoor entertainment area.
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Landscape architect Inge Jabara designed the infinity pool which was built by David Franklin.
Like the curved boardwalk that crosses a gully on en route to the front door, it’s all designed to make a hero of 40 Bell Blvd, Jan Juc’s stunning natural setting.
McGrath, Geelong agent Carl Hammond said there was a calming quality to the 2ha property, which is listed with $4.1m to $4.3m price hopes.
“You do feel connected to the block with all the glass to the north and see all the trees,” Mr Hammond said.
“The rammed earth walls that run through the spine of the house give it a real grounded feel. You feel like you are in an eco resort.
“It’s perfect for people that want that privacy. You feel like you are miles away but realistically you are 10 minutes from Torquay.”
The house is surrounded by bush, creating a beautiful, private outlook.
A marble-topped island bench and integrated Liebherr fridge/freezer are among luxury kitchen inclusions.
He said the current owners had transformed the outdoor area and garden, enlisting landscape architect Inge Jabara to design the swimming pool, which uses natural copper filtration.
A large deck nestled among the trees sits now alongside a crazy paved patio where a pizza oven is on hand to feed family and friends.
Inside, the four-bedroom, two-bathroom house is packed with rustic elements including salvaged pier posts and a bespoke timber staircase.
The rammed earth walls further enhance the eco credentials of the house which has a 13.3kw solar system.
The open-plan kitchen, dining and living space is a contemporary sanctuary featuring specular bush views, a Cheminees Philippe cast-iron wood heater and AGA oven.
you arrive at the house via a timber boardwalk.
Reclaimed pier posts and the bespoke staircase are among rustic elements inside.
Even the bathroom has a treed view.
There are three bedrooms and a bathroom on the ground floor, as well as second lounge, home office and library set behind a huge barn door.
Upstairs, the main bedroom suite sits among the treetops and has a private balcony.
The new owners will also get to enjoy an outdoor, shower, chicken coop and an epic vegetable garden.
Mr Hammond said the property was in a dream spot for surfers as Bell Beach was just a five-minute drive away.
“It is probably best suited to a permanent residence but, at the same time, if they were an interstate or even international buyer looking for holiday house, it could be a luxury Airbnb,” he said.