"Girraween" - An Earth Covered Masterpiece

Hidden quietly within the landscape, "Girraween", meaning place of flowers, is an exceptional, architecturally designed Marcus Ward home unlike anything else on the market. A much-loved and truly one-of-a-kind residence, this remarkable earth covered sanctuary is a masterclass in sustainability, strength and timeless design.

Purposefully built to mirror the natural temperature of the earth, the home's outstanding thermal mass ensures it remains warm through winter and refreshingly cool in summer, maintaining an ambient internal temperature supported by the double glazed windows throughout. Constructed from incredible concrete brick reinforced with rebar and crowned with an astonishing 27 tonnes of concrete in the roof alone, "Girraween" stands as a testament to enduring craftsmanship and longevity.

Magnificent stone feature walls anchor the home into its surroundings, creating a seamless connection between architecture and landscape. Every space oozes character and charm, with thoughtful, quirky details adding warmth and personality throughout.

The accommodation is generous and offers many creative spaces, 3 bedrooms including a main suite complete with ensuite. All light-filled, north-facing open-plan living zone captures winter sun beautifully, enhancing comfort while embracing the home's sustainable ethos.

Outdoors, the property continues to impress. Expansive shedding provides practicality and versatility, while the extraordinary gardens are a destination in themselves, featuring a man-made creek, impressive chook run and lush plantings, and a serene secret garden waiting to be discovered.

Fully off-grid and entirely self-sufficient, "Girraween" offers the rare opportunity to live independently, securely and in harmony with nature. Private and peaceful, yet superbly positioned just 10 minutes from both Kyneton and Glenlyon, the home delivers seclusion without isolation.

A true architectural masterpiece.

A home built to last generations.

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School catchments

Malmsbury Primary School Primary Prep-6 Government 9.5km
Taradale Primary School Primary Prep-6 Government 12.0km
Tylden Primary School Primary Prep-6 Government 12.9km
Kyneton High School Secondary 7-12 Government 13.5km
Sacred Heart College Secondary 7-12 Catholic 13.6km
Our Lady of the Rosary Primary Prep-6 Catholic 13.9km
Kyneton Primary School Primary Prep-6 Government 13.9km
Kyneton High School-Macedon Ranges Satellite VCAL Secondary Government 13.9km
Elphinstone Primary School Primary Prep-6 Government 15.5km
Campbells Creek Primary School - Guildford Campus Primary Government 16.0km
Castlemaine Secondary College-Yapeen Campus Secondary Government 16.2km
Trentham District Primary School Primary Prep-6 Government 16.2km
Daylesford Dharma School Primary Prep-6 Independent 16.7km
Daylesford Secondary College Secondary 7-12 Government 17.0km
Hepburn Primary School Primary Prep-6 Government 17.1km
St Michael's School Primary Prep-6 Catholic 17.2km
Langley Primary School Primary 3-5 Government 18.1km
Woodend Primary School-Carlsruhe Campus Primary Government 18.1km
Chewton Primary School Primary Prep-6 Government 18.3km
Daylesford Primary School Primary Prep-6 Government 18.4km
Olivet Christian College Combined Independent 19.4km
Castlemaine Secondary College Secondary 7-12 Government 20.2km
Castlemaine Steiner School & Kindergarten Combined Prep-8 Independent 22.3km
Castlemaine Secondary College-Junior Campus Secondary Government 22.5km
Braemar College - Woodend Campus Combined Independent 25.7km
Braemar College Combined 5-12 Independent 27.4km
Alice Miller School Combined Prep-12 Independent 30.2km
Global Village Learning Combined Prep-11 Independent 35.0km
Alice Miller School - Candlebark Campus Combined Independent 36.7km
Gisborne Secondary College Secondary 7-12 Government 37.6km

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