Unique, original and one offs are words freely used in real estate but when it comes to mud-brick built homes such adages could not be more apt.
Oozing character and rustic charm, we’ve rounded up some of the best mud-brick built homes for sale from the Blue Mountains through to Queensland.
Blue Mountains artist haven
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Constructed from some 10,000 mud bricks, this striking Blue Mountains home is being sold by renowned Australian sculptor Terrance Plowright OAM.
Completed in 1999, 12 Gladstone Street, Wentworth Falls was initially built as a sculptor’s studio.
Many of Plowright’s works are displayed throughout the 2196sqm property, which sales agent Matt Grima from Belle Property Blue Mountains said could also be purchased.
Six of the mud bricks used in the build were tested by the CSIRO and were commended for their quality, and Mr Grima said Mr Plowright had them examined to ensure they had integrity and good thermal qualities.
With its sweeping curved elevation, the unique residence features high curved timber ceilings, recessed feature lighting, mud brick internal walls and a soaring glass annex.
The five bedroom, two bathroom home was not for the “traditional homebuyer” but someone who appreciated architecture and the complexity of the home’s build, Mr Grima said.
“It’s very Blue Mountains – its surroundings, the views. They’ve worked within the natural landscape, with the trees, the shrubs,” he said.
“It’s extremely quiet and tucked away.”
Highlights of the home include an 80,000 litre concrete water tank, 60 solar power panels, a 14 kW Tesla battery, two gas fireplaces, hydronic and underfloor heating
The home is surrounded by an array of local wildlife including kookaburras, tawny frogmouths, owls and wallabies.
The home has a price guide of $2,490,000 – $2,690,000.
Picture perfect acreage
43 Leadbetter Road, Beaconsfield Upper. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy
With its fenced paddocks, abundance of wildlife and lush bushland surrounds across 8ha, the ultimate semi-rural life awaits the new owner of this Beaconsfield Upper property.
43 Leadbetter Road, Beaconsfield Upper. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy
Located less than one hour from the Melbourne CBD, the quaint three bedroom and one bathroom mud brick home features soaring cathedral ceilings, timber and brick flooring, and large windows throughout offering glimpses of the local wildlife.
43 Leadbetter Road, Beaconsfield Upper. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy
Other highlights include a timber kitchen with a gas cook top, electric oven, dishwasher, and there is also a wood fire.
43 Leadbetter Road, Beaconsfield Upper is on the market for $1,295,000 to $1,395,000
Idyllic cottage escape
401 Mount Brisbane Road, Mount Pleasant. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy
Built from local soil formed into bricks on site, silky oak joinery and solid timber internal structural beams, this picturesque one bedroom cottage in Mount Pleasant, Queensland has wide buyer appeal, according to its listing agent.
“I think it would suit a business professional wanting to escape the city, or someone who wants an Airbnb – it would be ideal for Airbnb because it’s low maintenance,” sales agent Vicki Pain from Ray White Dayboro Eumundi said.
401 Mount Brisbane Road, Mount Pleasant. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy
Set on a 1.08ha landholding about one hour from the Brisbane CBD, Ms Pain said the home’s location was a strong selling point.
“It’s really private,” she said.
“It’s on a little triangular kind of block where you just don’t know that there anyone else is around you.”
401 Mount Brisbane Road, Mount Pleasant. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy
“It’s elevated and you get beautiful breezes. It’s just a real cute little country home.”
401 Mount Brisbane Road, Mount Pleasant, is seeking offers in the high $900,000s.
Old and new combine
It is not hard to see why the listing of this two bedroom mud-brick home is described as combining “modern sophistication with old world charm.”
Located at 51 Cobungra Road, Cobungra, the two level cottage includes a fully equipped kitchen comprising of a gas stove, dishwasher and gas hot water, and an open plan living area with a wood fire box.
Upstairs, is home to two bedrooms and a lounge room.
The property – set on a 6.83ha landholding – has been operating as an Airbnb for many years.
The home is listed for sale for $685,000.
Escape suburbia in this tree change abode
This ultimate tree change residence in Melbourne’s north east includes a five bedroom mud-brick family home, a pool, an outdoor wine cellar and water tanks across a 7ha bush block.
Located at 65 Bailey Gully Road, Hurstbridge, the private residence enjoys widespread city views thanks to its hilltop position.
Sales agent Ian Mason from Jellis Craig Greensborough said unlike many mud brick built homes, the architecturally designed property was light and airy.
“You literally can sit in the lounge room, next to the fireplace and look straight through to the city. You can see the city lights at night, so that’s quite spectacular,” he said.
The two level home features a study, an open plan kitchen and family room, an array of natural materials and a private master retreat on the upper floor.
The home has a price tag of $1,650,000 to $1,800,000.
