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If you’re a fan of The Block and you’ve ever fantasised about putting down roots in a postcard-pretty town, this is your moment. Just a few metres from where Scott Cam called “tools down!” in Daylesford’s Middleton Field estate, a brand new home is up for grabs – one that’s high on style and sustainability.
Meet Alba House: an architecturally designed, four-bedroom stunner that hasn’t even been built yet, but is already turning heads thanks to its eco-smarts, custom finishes and a location that’ll have you brunching, browsing and bathing (hello, mineral springs) like a true Daylesford local in no time.
Set on a generous 855 sqm block at 3 Chaplain Street, it’s not one of the TV homes – but it will be their neighbour, and that makes it a little bit extra fascinating. Imagine watching The Block and going, “That’s my street!” as someone unveils yet another wall of Venetian plaster.
Sustainability, but make it chic
While the Blockheads were busy battling deadlines and making last-minute tile decisions, Alba House was being dreamed up behind the scenes. Designed by regional builder Oasis, this home is one of the first in the estate to be built using 3D-printed concrete walls – a method that delivers smooth curves, great thermal performance and serious eco cred. Foreman Dan would approve.
Unlike your average new estate, Middleton Field has sustainability baked into its blueprint, with all homes powered solely by electricity and designed to be carbon-neutral. Add to that the wide, tree-lined streets and a walk-to-everything location, and it’s easy to see why Daylesford’s latest neighbourhood is getting attention.
With a listing price of $859,000, this build is customisable – though straying from the plan will up the cost. But according to Belle Property Daylesford agent Ashlee McKee, that’s kind of the point. “Oasis is quite different to other builders,” she told realestate.com.au. “They work with people like a draftsperson does, helping them shape and build the design they’re looking for.”
Block adjacent, in the best way
And while this particular home won’t be competing in any room reveal challenges, it definitely shares the design DNA of its TV-famous neighbours. “The [Block] facades are all looking very interesting,” said Belle Property’s Will Walton, who sold the Raglan Street site to the Nine Network. “There’s a mix of brick and wood and architectural cladding.”
You’ll be just a stone’s throw from The Block’s latest builds and even closer to Daylesford’s beloved Sunday market, cafes and the tree-lined beauty of Raglan Street. “It’s such a great location,” Ashlee adds. “You’re walking distance into town, across from bars, and there are beautiful views of Wombat Park and the Botanical Gardens.”
So, whether you’re craving a lifestyle change or just love the idea of living where Foreman Dan probably paced the footpath (McCafe cup in hand), Alba House might just be your forever home – close enough to The Block builds to cast a side-eye, but not so close you’ll look like a superfan.
For more details, see the house listing.
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