ABOUT THE HOUSE

• The dairy on the 14-hectare property was once part of a larger 80-hectare farm. It is thought that, decades ago, it was an apple orchard. • Upon purchase, the first job was to put in new fences and do some landscaping. The 1920s dairy building was sensitively and expertly updated inside and out by Rachcoff Vella Architecture, (03) 9429 2733; rachcoffvella.com.au • All building work and most of the joinery in the house was completed by Koorool Constructions, who used reclaimed timber whenever possible. (03) 9836 1401; koorool.com.au • Electrical work was carried out by SCG Electrical Group, (03) 8513 0328; scgelectricalgroup.com.au. • The log storage unit and mirrors were fabricated by PO Box Designs, (03) 4333 9271; poboxdesigns.com.au