10 Fords Road, Gruyere
Price Guide: $1,650,000 to $1,750,000
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A Mud Brick Haven with Cottage and Valley Views
Tucked into a serene pocket of the Yarra Valley, this 1.18-hectare lifestyle property embodies the rustic beauty and calm that define Gruyere. A handcrafted mud brick home of enduring warmth and natural grace, it’s a place that feels both grounded in nature and elevated by its sweeping views across the valley.
Tucked into a serene pocket of the Yarra Valley, this 1.18-hectare lifestyle property embodies the rustic beauty and calm that define Gruyere. A handcrafted mud brick home of enduring warmth and natural grace, it’s a place that feels both grounded in nature and elevated by its sweeping views across the valley.
Inside, character and comfort meet in timeless form. Timber-lined ceilings, exposed beams and wood-burning fireplaces create an atmosphere that’s both soulful and inviting. Every window frames a living landscape - soft morning light over rolling hills, golden sunsets melting into the horizon.
The master suite offers a peaceful retreat with walk-in robe and ensuite, while two additional bedrooms and a family bathroom complete the main residence. The country kitchen, with its solid timber cabinetry and original St George oven, carries a sense of nostalgia and craft - a space made for slow mornings, garden produce and shared conversation. French doors open to lush gardens perfumed by fruiting trees: mulberry, feijoa, plum, apple, lemon, lime and sour cherry.
Beyond the main home, a fully self-contained mud brick cottage offers privacy and possibility. With its loft bedroom, spiral staircase, slate floors, wood fireplace and split-system heating and cooling - offering the ideal guest retreat, creative studio, or income-producing accommodation.
Outdoors, the property unfolds into a lifestyle of abundance. A sealed driveway winds past established gardens to a dam and a chicken coop, while a carport and ample off-street parking complete the practicalities. The setting is tranquil, the rhythm unhurried - the kind of place where time feels like it belongs to you again.
You'll Love
* 1.18 hectares (approx. 2.9 acres) with panoramic Yarra Valley views
* Handcrafted mud brick residence with warm, textural interiors
* Three bedrooms including master with walk-in robe and ensuite
* Country kitchen with solid timber cabinetry and original St George oven
* Multiple wood-burning fireplaces throughout
* Self-contained mud brick cottage with loft bedroom, spiral staircase, slate floors and full bathroom
* Fruit trees including mulberry, feijoa, plum, apple, lemon, lime and sour cherry
* Dam, chicken coop and sealed driveway
* Carport plus ample off-street parking
* Minutes from Yarra Valley wineries, CherryHill Orchards and local farmers’ markets
Locals Secret
10 Fords Road is surrounded by the best of the Yarra Valley — from world-class wineries and cellar doors to the beloved CherryHill Orchards and weekend farmers’ markets brimming with local produce. Wander to neighbouring vineyards for a tasting, spend a morning picking cherries, or stock your kitchen with fresh regional fare. Here, you’re perfectly placed to enjoy both the peace of rural living and the culture that makes this region so special.
