Storybook stone houses or historic residences with a story to tell, we've found 6 of the best stone houses on Luxury List.
Far from the cold touch of their natural materials, stone houses make cozy, breathtaking residences, bursting with character and personality. Whether contemporary in design or wrapped in history, these 6 stone homes are Australian landmarks within their respective locales. As seen on Luxury List.
1. ‘The Barn’
Pictured: 29 Edwin Road Templestowe. Sold by Robin Waterbury and Jason Salan of Fletchers Balwyn North. As seen on Luxury List. Image by Fletchers Balwyn North.
Built as part of a working dairy farm in 1948, this approx. 4,262sqm property is all that remains of the once 70 acre farm owned by renowned anthropologist Dr Donald Thomson.
The historic residence was transformed into a distinctive home in 1986 using stone quarried on site, as well as recycled timber, mudbrick and slate, with the concrete floor of the original milking shed forming a large alfresco terrace.
For more photos visit our listing for 29 Edwin Road Templestowe on Luxury List.
2. ‘Chilterns’
Pictured: 7A Snows Road Stirling. Sold by Dee-Anne Hunt of Harcourts Williams. As seen on Luxury List. Image by Harcourts Williams.
This story book stone cottage sits on a large land holding in the leafy Adelaide Hills, surrounded by visually stunning botanic gardens.
The much-loved family home offers a relaxed elegant style in a quiet and peaceful position, hidden at the end of a long drive.
For more photos visit our listing for 7A Snows Road Stirling on Luxury List.
3. Quintessential Unley sandstone villa
Pictured: 57 Marion Street Unley. For sale by EOI Closing Tuesday 3rd December via John and Stephanie Williams of Harcourts Williams. As seen on Luxury List. Image by Harcourts Williams.
Located amongst other character homes on an appealing tree-lined street, this sandstone villa delivers breathtaking street appeal, grand scale and beautiful contemporary design.
The c1910 residence is privately set behind secure electric gates amid beautiful lush gardens with hedge-lined pathways and a designer verandah with stunning leadlight windows and an entertainer's terrace overlooking the sparkling swimming pool.
For more photos visit our listing for 57 Marion Street Unley on Luxury List.
4. ‘Wensleydale’
Pictured: 26 Sturt Valley Road Stirling. For sale by Dee-Anne Hunt of Harcourts Williams. As seen on Luxury List. Image by Harcourts Williams.
Dating to C.1890, this sandstone villa is one of the famous summer houses of the Adelaide Hills, featuring high ceilings, ornate cornices, well-proportioned rooms, polished timber floors, window seats, marble mantels plus magnificent leadlight features by the famous artist E.F Troy.
Situated among an award-winning private botanical wonderland, the residence offers a more traditional floor plan of a bygone era, including an iconic tower, stunning formal rooms upstairs and servant's facilities downstairs.
For more photos visit our listing for 26 Sturt Valley Road Stirling on Luxury List.
For more information read our article on 26 Sturt Valley Road Stirling here.
5. ‘Braeside’
Pictured: 10 Kent Hughes Road Eltham. Sold by Rocco Montanaro and Malcolm Perkins of Morrison Kleeman Estate Agents Eltham. As seen on Luxury List. Image by Morrison Kleeman Estate Agents Eltham.
This breathtaking, newly built home in one of Eltham South’s most sought after pockets sits amid native landscaped gardens with gabion walls and spectacular views over the Yarra River and Pettys Orchards’ ornamental lake.
Featuring a striking façade built from Coldstream Stone, the substantial three level home boasts contemporary details, grand spaces and a combination of innovation, flexible living, entertaining and accommodation spaces to suit the largest of families.
For more photos visit our listing for 10 Kent Hughes Road Eltham on Luxury List.
6. ‘Halcyon House’
Pictured: 66 Waverley Ridge Road Crafers West. For sale by Dee-Anne Hunt of Harcourts Williams. As seen on Luxury List. Image by Harcourts Williams.
Inspired by the work of architect Frank Lloyd Wright, this Adelaide Hills property features a modern light-filled spacious home in a botanical setting across 2 titles, with spectacular views extending across St Vincent Gulf.
The two-level stone, timber and glass home is large enough to accommodate a larger or extended family, with an inviting, playful design encompassing secret doorways, hidden follies and even a built-in bedroom cubby house.
For more photos visit our listing for 66 Waverley Ridge Road Crafers West on Luxury List.
For more information read our article on 66 Waverley Ridge Road Crafers West here.
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