9a Marama Street, BLACKBURN SOUTH

A visionary architect joined forces with a passionate owner-builder to craft this one-of-a-kind residence, showcasing a bespoke fusion of Australiana and Provençal influences.

Occupying its own individual title, with striking street presence, the strawbale home is winged by walls of recycled red and blue bricks that display a century of history. Accentuated by distinctive render and adorned with two sets of double-door timber window shutters, the home stands as a testament to character.

Accessed through a custom timber door, you'll find a floorplan that is well formed for family living, featuring eclectic reclaimed pieces, including a trio of porthole 'truth windows' sourced from an old skiff.

Laminate flooring and soft carpet distinguish an open plan space for unwinding, dining and entertaining, overlooked by a kitchen with a 900mm Ilve stainless steel cooker and rangehood, subway tile splashbacks and generous storage.

A trio of timber French doors open to outside, revealing a private yard with pebble pathways, a mulched play area and a pergola with a shade sail and ready-to-plant vertical garden.

Versatile accommodation is supplied for sleep, study and enjoying one's hobbies. There are two ground floor bedrooms, including one with extensive shelving and one with double-glazed windows and soundproofing, serviced by one bathroom and a two-way-access toilet. There are also two upstairs bedrooms, including a lavishly-sized parents' retreat with a projector, screen and speakers, an accompanying kitchenette, a fully fitted-out walk-in wardrobe and a chic floor-to-ceiling tiled ensuite with a spa bath, walk-in shower with twin niches, a heated towel rail and toilet.

Further features that complement the home include a laundry with upstairs laundry chute, two wall heaters, a split system air conditioner, R13 insulation, hardwired CAT 5E network cabling, two 2,000 litre water tanks, dual attic storage spaces, linen and under-stair storage cupboards plus a remote double garage with internal access.

The home's superb location is close to bus stops, train stations, Blackburn South shops, Forest Hill Chase, parks, reserves, trails, sporting grounds, schools and the Eastern freeway.