{"id":121476,"date":"2026-06-13T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bellarinetimes\/?p=121476"},"modified":"2026-06-13T04:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T18:00:00","slug":"a-sanctuary-opposite-village-park-25-sheepwash-road-barwon-heads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bellarinetimes\/real-estate\/a-sanctuary-opposite-village-park-25-sheepwash-road-barwon-heads\/","title":{"rendered":"A sanctuary opposite Village Park: 25 Sheepwash Road, Barwon Heads"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>BEYOND lush garden borders, this architecturally renovated residence unfolds as a deeply private sanctuary designed for connection, retreat and year-round entertaining.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Reimagined by Dan Van Architects and built by Momentom Builders, the home balances raw materiality with warmth and exceptional family functionality across a beautifully curated 624sqm (approx.) setting opposite Village Park.<\/p>\n<p>Polished concrete floors, soaring ceilings with exposed Iron Ash beams and full-height glazing create dramatic yet calming interiors filled with natural light and framed greenery from every angle.<\/p>\n<p>The home\u2019s unique zoning allows for both communal gathering and quiet separation, with two distinct living spaces, integrated Yamaha sound throughout, hydronic heating, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow to the heated plunge pool, bluestone terrace, extensive decking and established gardens.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30038\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/25SheepwashRoad2_82892.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Adding another layer of flexibility, the separate rear studio with ensuite and office spaces offers outstanding potential for creative work, guest accommodation, multigenerational living or lifestyle business use \u2013 all moments from the Village Park, Barwon Heads Primary School, Hitchcock Avenue, beaches, golf courses and the river.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The facts:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>* Architecturally renovated family home on 624sqm opposite Village Park<\/p>\n<p>* Reimagined by Dan Van Architects and built by Momentum Builders<\/p>\n<p>* Exceptional privacy created by mature landscaping, hedging and secure fencing<\/p>\n<p>* Two separate living zones offering excellent family flexibility and zoning<\/p>\n<p>* Soaring timber-lined ceilings with exposed Iron Ash beams in main living domain<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30038\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/25SheepwashRoad3_85813.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>* Full glazing and louvres designed for natural cross ventilation and garden outlooks<\/p>\n<p>* Matte honed polished concrete floors throughout main living areas<\/p>\n<p>* Nectre wood fireplace flanked by custom Oregon timber window seating<\/p>\n<p>* Repurposed Oregon timber sourced from the historic Federal Mills precinct in Geelong<\/p>\n<p><strong>25 Sheepwash Road, Barwon Heads<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Levi Turner 0408 552 539<\/p>\n<p>Peta Walter 0439 354 362<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bellarine Property<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>GUIDE: <\/strong>$1,690,000\u2013$1,790,000<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BEYOND lush garden borders, this architecturally renovated residence unfolds as a deeply private sanctuary designed for connection, retreat and year-round entertaining. 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