Cavedon’s Kilnhouse

Named after the Cavedon family, the former owners of the farm from whom we purchased in 1998, the original kilnhouse was completed in 2006. This kilnhouse features 2 separate living spaces, each contained within separate kilns originally built by Gino Cavedon. The Cavedon family migrated from Italy in the 1930s and grew tobacco on the farm until the 1980s.

From the road, Cavedon’s Kilnhouse appears as two old tobacco Kilns and a shed in the middle of the paddock. Up close, an architecturally designed sensation – simple, sophisticated, modern and luxurious. The Kilns is a unique house that captures the features of the Oven’s Valley in north-east Victoria – with a crisp and modern twist.

Cavedon’s Kilnhouse is situated on the Great Alpine Road near Porepunkah, 11km from Bright, with access to the house off Cavedon’s lane. The house is set in a paddock, part of the farming operation of Alpine Angus a working Angus stud which we conduct running 300 breeding cows with an annual bull & female sale. The original kilnhouse overlooks 15 acres of semillion and verdehlo grapevines in the foreground with Mt Buffalo looming beyond as a stunning backdrop.

Accommodation details

Cavedon’s Kilnhouse provides two luxurious high living spaces lined with washed grey pine to match polished concrete floors, each with its own television and DVD player, and the best window seat in the north east with imposing views of Mt Buffalo. For winter, wood fires, heated floors and a drying cabinet for ski gear; for summer, ceiling fans and air conditioning. The main bedroom with king sized bed and adjoining bathroom with a spa, has floor to ceiling views of Mt Buffalo and the vineyard. The second bedroom has a king sized bed and shares a separate bathroom and the third bedroom has two sets of king single bunks.

A writer’s retreat: Wireless internet connection; a desk that overlooks snow capped Mount Feathertop; silence (apart from kookaburras and cows) make the Kilns ideal as a work retreat.

Chinaman’s Kilnhouse

Accommodation details

Named after the nearby “Chinamans” waterhole in the Ovens River, accessed from Cavedons lane “Chinaman”s Kilnhouse reflects the close association between early Chinese settlement and the Ovens and Buckland Valleys. This kilnhouse was completed in 2009 and sits well away from the original kilnhouse in a separate paddock on the farm. It features a single kiln and and is easily recognized by the distinctive “Chinese hat” perched on top of the kiln. This kiln design is adapted from those located a few kilometers away at Eurobin where the Pan Look family grew hops and tobacco for many years after originally migrating from China in the 1890’s.

With stunning architectural and design features, the single kiln living space has a soaring ceiling, elegantly lined with pale washed timber. It has views of Mt Buffalo on one side, an internal (hutong style) courtyard on another and a panorama that includes snow capped Mt Feathertop. Chinaman’s Kilnhouse is modern, light, sophisticated and luxurious.

Activities

The north east is famous for wine, food, walking, skiing, bike riding, hiking, living and eating well. The Kilns is ideally located with the Ovens River and wineries within walking distance. Across the Great Alpine Road; the trail bike path gives convenient access to Bright/Myrtleford/Beechworth and beyond via the Great Alpine Road.  65 kms to the ski fields of Mount Hotham, 75km to Falls creek, 35km to Mount Buffalo. Easy access to the walking trails of Mt Feathertop and Mt Bogong. Each of the kilnhouses provide a modern and stylish base to return after a day of activity.

Eat Drink

In the north east, food is fresh and quality is important. The kitchens in Cavedon’s Chinaman’s kilnhouses are modern and well equipped. All cooking appliances and utensils are available and pantry staples are provided to assist guests to prepare local produce including apples, chestnuts, venison, salami, trout, cheese. Dining inside or outside means overlooking Mount Buffalo, grape vines and sleek black Angus cattle or looking up the valley to Feathertop, with a glass of wine from the King or Alpine Valleys, Beechworth or Rutherglen. Eating out options are plentiful in Bright with a visit to Simone’s of Bright not to be missed.

Brochure

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