‘Wallumburn’

Upon entering Wallumburn one is greeted by the vision of a seemingly humble tin shed vernacular house nestled within semi-open eucalypt scrub. There are eerie reminders of the recent history of bushfire which nearly engulfed the property only a few years ago, with some burnt out gums standing like charred sentinels to welcome guests and tell a story of resilience in the bush setting.

The house itself is a beautifully simple corrugated steel building which had already undergone extensive internal renovations but maintained a humble exterior standing somewhat naked within the landscape.

The owners had grand visions for multiple additions including a large covered entertaining deck, swimming pool with retractable shade roof, outdoor bathroom, carport, front verandah, drying deck, screening, tanks, and an elaborate vision of a formed creek bed to run the length of the house entwined under and around all the mentioned parts to connect with the nearby dam.. 

There is also an elaborately made pontoon, complete with galvanised steel beams and bespoke red concrete!

The property is a thoughtful collection of integrated building and landscape elements that are interconnected in detail & materiality and true to their bush vernacular setting, that are testament to the dedication of the owners who have committed more than could be appreciated at face value, and remains both a work in progress and a labour of love.