School Meticulously Transformed To Lifestyle Mary Valley Haven
- Jun 2
- 3 min read
Sales Consultant: Darren Newton
Mobile: 0419 725 182
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A truly one of kind lifestyle opportunity presents in the Mary Valley, with what was once a school yard now lovingly transformed to a self-sufficient multi-living estate, combining sustainability and luxury amidst the beautiful Mary Valley.
The former Kandanga Creek State School was bought by current owners Jo and Daniel in 2021 who described the opportunity to purchase the piece of local history one with huge potential.
And the transformation is outstanding. “When we first saw the property, it was in no way in its best shape, but we saw the potential for different opportunities for living arrangements, and for the business opportunities that the property could offer - we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to transform the property,” said Jo.
“The possibilities and combination of what the space and the buildings could offer really were endless and the infrastructure was already there, we just set out to create this beautiful home.”
When Jo and Daniel first purchased the former primary school, the property included playgrounds, ovals, courts, covered tuckshop area, large multi-grade classroom and principal’s house.
Countless hours of internal design, structural improvements and sustainable landscaping over two and half years has produced a truly impressive property which features eight bedrooms and six bathrooms spread across three separate houses.
“We really made sure to be mindful of the connection this property has to the past, and to work within the architecture and structure of the buildings while altering the feel of the property to one in which we, and future owners can enjoy,” said Jo.
Set on five acres, the elevated block sits along the tranquil Kandanga Creek, with the Kandanga and Amamoor State forests close by. 249 Sterling Road, Kandanga Creek offers a private, expansive haven for families looking to embrace a sustainable and active lifestyle.
The property accommodates for complete off-grid living, powered by a massive 40kW solar system, including diesel backup.
Methodical landscaping has transformed the property to allow for commercial grade drainage, self-sufficient permaculture gardens, established fruit orchard, and over 175,000 litres of stored filtered rainwater and drinkable bore water.
The main house features four bedrooms, open-plan kitchen/dining/living, plus an additional family room on level one; below, the owners have created an expansive covered entertainment area, complete with kitchen, alongside the large laundry.
The second dwelling, what was once the principal’s residence, has been lovingly updated and features three bedrooms.
The third dwelling has been transformed into a generous one-bedroom studio. All three houses are positioned privately yet connected via walkways.
“In terms of structural integrity, the property is in very good condition – it has stood the test of time!” said Daniel, adding that the quality of the material isn’t found in most new building these days.
“In terms of quality it ticks all the boxes.” The restored tennis/basketball court, cycling and horse-riding tracks and the cricket pitch are just some of the ample outdoor areas, with the property also featuring a large horse-friendly section with stables perfect for the equestrian of the family.
A 23x14m workshop, with three phase power, will allow owners the opportunity to accommodate all projects and passions, including business operations.
“It really is a piece of history that is closely connected to the community here and we’re not sure what would have come of the property had we not been able to restore it,” said Daniel.
“We’ve loved transforming this property and that it encompasses its history while remaining a space to enjoy a complete lifestyle, and while we’ve made some significant changes, the transformation still leaves the property open for its new owners to make it their own,” added Jo.
“The possibilities with this property are endless.” (Ends…) It's not often a piece of history such as this, which has had all the work already done, comes to market.
249 Sterling Road, Kandanga Creek is proudly marketed by RE/MAX Property Group Sales Consultant Darren Newton: 0419 725 182 darren.newton@remax.com.au
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