A Dream Country Home

Josh and Sharn Alexander swapped inner-city Melbourne living for a country lifestyle just beyond the city’s fringe.
Set on 124 acres, this home feels worlds away from the family’s former inner-city life, with breathtaking views across the Yarra Valley.
The home clad in both Australian hardwoods and charred timber cladding, along with timber lining on the verandah ceiling and hardwood deckling. Being the owner of Eco Timber Group was a massive advantage.
| Photography by Eve Wilson | Editorial styling by Sarah Hendriks
- Design concept: Architecture Works
- Landscape design: Living Landscapes Design
- Build: Ohtus Building
- Pool construction: Saltwater Pools
- Location: Christmas Hills, VIC/Wurundjeri Country





Sharn and Josh purchased a 124-acre property including a relatively small timber home, former vineyard, and most importantly, an abundance of water.
Our property has the Yarra River running through the bottom of it and a number of dams. This meant we could build a big garden knowing we could always provide it with plenty of water.
Both the house and land were rundown, having been unused for years, but the property couldn’t have fallen into better hands. The couple are the directors of sustainable timber supplier Eco Timber Group, and Josh also has a background in landscaping, so they were prepared for the major restoration task ahead.
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Eco Timber Group are at the forefront of innovative and architectural timber products for over 25 years.
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- New Builds
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Our experience, innovative architectural profiles and timber systems are unmatched in the industry and we have the wealth of experience and knowledge to make the timber component of your project shine!
If you are looking for a timber supplier in Melbourne or interstate, look no further than Eco Timber Group.
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