A one-of-a-kind timber cabin crafted from Californian pine logs has hit the market in Christmas Hills, offering the ultimate winter retreat with year-round comfort.
Sitting in a hidden gem pocket near Victoria's Yarra Glen, ‘Butter Gum Lodge’ at 919 Buttermans Track is an idyllic lifestyle property blending rustic charm with a modern extension set across 4.05ha of native bushland, local wildlife and manicured gardens.
919 Buttermans Track, Christmas Hills is listed for $2.3 - $2.53m. Picture: realestate.com.au
Constructed from Californian pine logs and featuring striking timber beams throughout, sales agent Sarah Savio from Barry Plant Yarra Glen said there would be no other property of Butter Gum Lodge’s kind in the area.
“That's been the rarity. Even for me, I've been selling for quite a long time in that region and I've never come across something like this,” she said.
“It was built by a company called Great Bear Log Homes and they no longer build homes, so literally this is it.
The 10 acre property is accessed via a sealed road in the heart of Christmas Hills. Picture: realestate.com.au
“The clients just wanted to add on a modern twist with it so there was an extension that was done circa start of Covid, which was designed by the clients, and it still creates that log cabin feel, but it's kind of brought it into the modern era.”
The original tri-level home boasts character and warmth, with the kitchen in prime position to overlook the expansive decking and lush bushland surrounds.
It blends rustic charm with architectural style. Picture: realestate.com.au
The adjacent meals area is framed by soaring cathedral ceilings and a wood heater, while a striking spiral staircase connects to a private retreat, which could be used as a study, or extra living space.
The master suite is also on the same level, with the same staircase leading downstairs to an under-house level adorned with feature stone walls, a wine cellar, laundry and a third bathroom.
Completely private with bushland visible from every outlook. Picture: realestate.com.au
The original cabin and the new extension are seamlessly connected via a glass hallway, which leads to a second living area with soaring ceilings and two bedrooms.
Other highlights include a spacious shed with an enclosed mezzanine that is used as a theatre room, a second shed, a greenhouse, vegetable garden, wood fired pizza oven and fire pit.
A glass hallway seamlessly connects the original home to the architecturally designed extension. Picture: realestate.com.au
With a small population of some 365 residents, Ms Savio said Christmas Hills was a little bit of a hidden gem.
“There's not actually that many properties that are in Christmas Hills. There is actually no shops or anything in this particular suburb,” she said.
The home has five bedrooms and three bathrooms. Picture: realestate.com.au
“The local shops, or the local community is down in Yarra Glen.
“You have incredible views in Christmas Hills, it looks out to the valley, looks out to Sugarloaf, looks out to Mount Dandenong … it's a pretty special part of the world.
A spiral staircase leads to an under-house level featuring stone feature walls and a private wine cellar. Picture: realestate.com.au
“Probably the thing I like about this property the most is you do not have to go onto a dirt road to get to it, which is a rarity for Christmas Hills. It's all on a sealed road to get to the house.”
Butter Gum Lodge is on the market for $2.3 million to $2.53 million
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