The 1.64ha resort-style property Carey Park is on the market for the first time, five minutes from the township of Yea.
Vendors Chris and Megan Leatham, grew up on the surrounding farms and built their dream home to raise their own family.
“Both being born in Yea, it has always felt like home. Chris grew up next door, and I grew up on the farm opposite – so the land along Carey Rd held a deep connection,” Megan says.
The couple bought the land in 2006 after it was subdivided by Chris’s father’s property and proceeded with the design and construction process.
“Chris began with a modest shed that he built, living there while he planted plane trees along the driveway, dreaming of what the site could become,” Megan says. “We knew we wanted our children to enjoy the same freedom and beauty that we did growing up: country life and fresh air.
“The north-facing aspect of the land was also a big draw – letting us capture light and take in stunning views toward the hills.”
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A resort-style property Carey Park is on the market for the first time.
The five-bedroom home is five minutes from the township of Yea.
The in-ground swimming pool with waterslide is a standout feature of the property.
Outside features of the property have allowed the couple’s children to “ride, swim and explore”.
“Our four daughters have had the best childhood running around outside, jumping on the in-ground trampoline, riding motorbikes in the front and top paddocks, and endless swimming in the pool,” Megan says.
The customised, in-ground swimming pool with waterslide is a standout feature of the property.
“We have a two-tiered pool system, including a 600mm top infinity pool. Chris had an inspirational image he kept as his computer wallpaper for years, hoping to replicate it one day – and that became reality.
“Aquacon Pools undertook much of the construction, and Chris finished off the detailing – embedding large boulders and shaping the edges himself,” Megan says.
“To add even more fun, Chris built a concrete waterslide on a steel frame – robust, slick and endlessly entertaining for both kids and adults. It’s been a crowd favourite ever since.”
The home features a modern rustic and contemporary country design.
The home has earthy tones and warm textures.
The estate has a $1.98m-$2.15m asking price.
Inside, the home features a modern rustic and contemporary country design with clean lines, earthy tones and warm textures which were brought to life by a collaboration between Chris, a tradesperson, and a draftsman – Peps Plans from Shepparton, as well as builders Stace & Newman.
“The big ideas were always: cathedral ceilings, spotted gum flooring, separate wings (a kids’ wing and a parents’ wing), and generous windows to look out and take in the landscape,” Megan says.
Noble Knight Yarra Glen’s Anthony Knight has the home listed for sale with a $1.98m-$2.15m asking price via private treaty.
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