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10 JANUARY 2017
“BARANI” ONCE IN A LIFETIME BUILT in the 1880s, this residence is one of the original miner’s cottages set on the old Emerald goldfields in the foothills of the charming Dandenong Ranges at Monbulk. The current owners of this quite amazing property known as “Barani“ have extensively renovated and extended the home, while faithfully maintaining its period integrity. They scoured the country in search of original materials to use in this transformation. Some of the architectural features include baltic lining and flooring throughout, pressed metal ceilings and dado, original leadlight windows in almost every room, as well as an impressive collection of antique doors, all with their own history and story to tell.
As it stands today the home flows over two storeys, with a stunning new kitchen featuring polished concrete benchtops and high quality stainless steel appliances and accessories. The master bedroom has an ensuite and walk-in robe and opens onto a formal lounge or parents’ retreat. A large open plan living space includes dining/meals area, family room with eight French doors opening on to a massive sun deck and return verandah. There are three generous bedrooms downstairs with a period bathroom complete with clawfoot bath and a spacious hallway connecting the two levels. For those of you who like to entertain, a real highlight of this property is the huge games/pool room featuring an amazing checkerboard painted
floor and wet bar. It has been designed to replicate an 1800s inner city saloon bar - and even has an original leadlight window from one! Other features include natural gas ducted heating, Coonara wood heater, high ceilings, light-filled living areas and a drying room. The surrounding property and garden features five timeless outbuildings including an office/ studio, a 130-year-old tack room/ sleep out, workshops and the most unique chook house in the hills! There are views of the mature cottage garden, massive 100-year-old oaks, flowing lawns, tree ferns and native bush from every window, seamlessly bringing the tranquility, peace and sounds of the outside right into
PROPERTY OF THE WEEK
the home. Imagine waking to the warble of magpies or the chatter of king parrots and rosellas as this rural paradise bursts to life. All of this with a circular drive, space for eight cars and set perfectly on 6.6 acres. Barani offers a unique lifestyle. Close to schools, extensive sporting facilities and only minutes away from the charming Monbulk village, it is an ideal home to raise a family in a safe and caring community environment. As well as this and because of its charm, idyllic surroundings and proximity to the Yarra Valley and the CBD it also offers a host of “work from home“ and many other business opportunities.
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143 David Hill Road Inspect: By appointment Price: $1,100,000 plus buyers Contact: Justin Barrot 0438 683 781, Riley Nicholas 0488 501 218 BARRY PLANT EMERALD, 5968 4522