Engaging property with a creative backstory

FIVE Alfred Street, Clunes is on the market and its not just the established Western Red Cedar family home set on two acres, and the commanding views, that make this property a gem.

It’s also the home’s rich creative history.

If you’ve ever been to a zoo, wildlife sanctuary, hotel, or gift shop in Australia you have probably seen Stewart Merrett’s work in some form.

While he started off creating Appliqués – the needle work equivalent of a tile mosaic – for corporate clients, the designer has most recently been making stich craft patterns.

Working in this medium he creates images of native animals and plants that go onto become hung tapestries as well as souvenirs and other keepsakes that represent the essence of Australia’s natural history.

Views of the Clunes Valley from 5 Alfred Street’s corner allotment surely helped Mr Merrett’s creative process.

They are nothing short of amazing and complimented by the stunning sunrises and sunsets, all boosted by the home’s elevated location.

The house itself offers large master bedroom with walkin- robes and fully renovated ensuite, as well as three more bedrooms, a study and a family bathroom that’s also been updated.

Two well proportioned living areas take advantage of the awesome vistas and the east facing kitchen will inspire memorable breakfasts as the morning sun streams in.

Bottled gas ducted heating make winters a breeze and splitsystem air-conditioning mean summer is for chilling out.

Mains connected with a 16-panel solar system, the property is also linked to town water and has good NBN access.

Outside the home front and rear verandas and an alfresco deck offer a place to relax and enjoy the views while a double freestanding carport, established gardens and medium sized dam round out this unique home’s offerings.

Five minutes from Clunes and half-an-hour from Ballarat, 5 Alfred Street, Clunes is all about rural living with modern conveniences, and then a touch of creative history.

To find out more about this property contact Chris Leonard or Nik Bradley at PRD Nationwide – Ballarat.