5 Sedum Place

Crafers West SA 5152

A one-of-a-kind Hills Home with a story in every clay brick. Hand-forged, one clay brick at a time, by geologist David Mellon in the 1990s, the backstory is half the appeal of this truly unique home that carves out an ocean glimpse from its rear viewing deck. Mr Mellon camped himself in the top shed while he hand-sculpted that local clay from the site - laying the foundations for a solar-powered home that utilises cleverly salvaged materials. The result; a robust and gloriously rustic home that naturally cools and heats itself with planet (and bill) conscious gusto, set back from the road to fully immerse itself in its gum-studded natural environment. Whether it's the cartwheel windows etched into stone, timber beams reclaimed from a west Australian bridge, corrugated iron features walls, solid redwood entry door, cedar-famed windows and French doors or the pine-clad ceilings that rake to the heavensEvery piece of this all-seasons home tells its own charming story. It all stretches out at an open-plan family room that settles around an updated kitchen, curls up by a combustion fireplace, draws eyes and feet outside at every turn, and feeds a large loft space via a sculptural spiral staircase. The sky-lit loft - which could be an inspiring home office, retreat, additional bedroom or all of the above - adds another intriguing layer to this flexible home with an ensuited main bedroom to boot. Outside, a large powered shed/double garage - with clearance for your boat and caravan - adds enviable utility to a largely level plot with an elevated rear outlook over a private conservation, a place for a fire pit, and that rear deck beside a productive lime tree. Just add gin, tonic and a sunset. Thank you, Mr Mellon. More to love: A truly unique Hills homeDesigned and built by geologist David Mellon in the 1990sSalvaged and repurposed materials throughoutNaturally thermally efficient with passive solar designPeriodic updates carried out by its long-standing owners Solar-powered with combustion fireplace, split r/c and cross ventilationOpen-plan living zone with updated kitchen (featuring stone benches, wine storage and quality stainless steel appliances) Raked pine-lined ceilings, custom stonework and rustic textures throughoutElevated rear viewing deck with ocean glimpseFire pit zone for evenings under the starsLarge powered shed/double garage with high clearance for boat or caravanLargely level block set well back from the road, landscaped and auto-watered Tucked away in the leafy, semi-rural folds of the Adelaide Hills, just 15 minutes from the CBDMoments from Belair National Park, Cleland Conservation Park, and Brown Hill Creek walking trailsNearby Crafers Park 'n' Ride with frequent bus links to the cityA short drive to Stirling Village for artisan shops, cafes, and weekly essential