Be Surprised

From the road, 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.

Situated on the Great Alpine Road near Porepunkah, 11km from Bright, the house is on a working Angus stud, overlooking grapevines in the foreground and Mt Buffalo looming beyond as a stunning backdrop.

Rest Work

The Kilns provide 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.

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. The Kilns provides 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 Kilns’ kitchen is 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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