The exterior of Karoo Crest Retreat combines concrete, wood and glass amid the bushland of Shepherds Flat near Daylesford.
With a sunken concrete bath, double glass sinks and a built-in rainwater tank, this Shepherds Flat retreat is perhaps the most unusual home in regional Victoria.
Hidden among the gums near Daylesford, Karoo Crest Retreat at 950 Basalt Rd looks unassuming from the outside but opens up into a sculptural world of stone, steel and sunlight.
Belle Property Daylesford agent Natalie Fagan said the design was putting buyers off.
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“From the outside it’s understated, but once you step inside it’s extraordinary: high vaulted ceilings, brickwork, light, texture,” she said.
“The curved wall you see is actually part of the rainwater tank – half inside, half outside – a brilliant piece of design that gives it an industrial and mid-century look.”
The three-bedroom property covers approximately 3,300 sq ft and is spread over two separate wings – the original stone structure and a modern timber and iron extension – situated on a 5,759 sq ft block bordering the Hepburn Regional Park.
A bold expression of Australian modernism, the house combines stone, steel and timber to create a timeless bush retreat.
Curved lines, concrete textures and a striking rainwater tank wall define the home’s sculptural architectural style.
Inside, polished concrete and granite floors anchor vast living areas flooded with light from clerestory windows.
A slow-burning fireplace and heating panels keep the house warm all winter long, while double glazing and full insulation ensure year-round comfort.
“You’re completely surrounded by forest,” Ms. Fagan said.
“You can’t see the neighbor. The seller even sent me a recording of the birdsong, it honestly sounds like a soundtrack.
“Then you walk inside to this architectural wonder, it is breathtaking.”
Surrounded by woodland and filled with natural light, the house feels like a private oasis in the heart of the Hepburn bush.
The large open plan living and dining room features exposed wooden beams, stone details and clerestory windows that flood the space with light.
The stone walls and pendant lighting add warmth and texture, combining industrial design with rustic elegance.
The kitchen and dining room combine polished concrete floors with wooden cabinets and stone worktops for a sophisticated, minimalist look.
At the center of the house, an atrium garden with glass walls connects each room with the landscape.
The master bathroom features a sunken concrete tub and dual glass sinks that feel more sculpture than fixture.
Sustainability is central to the construction, with 160,000 liters of rainwater storage integrated into the structure, solar energy, an Aquatreat septic system and external sprinklers.
“It resonates deeply,” Ms. Fagan said.
“People are now aware of both the cost of living and the impact on the environment. The design makes it both practical and planet-friendly.”
Karoo Crest Retreat is listed with a price guide of $1.295 million plus through Belle Property Daylesford.
The master bathroom features dual green glass vanities and a sunken concrete bath, a sculptural focal point of this unique home.
An outdoor fire pit surrounded by native gardens completes the sense of tranquility and connection to the landscape.
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