A California Bungalow with a very productive garden — and ducks.
12 Pitman Street, Chewton
(corner Mitchell Street)
Situated on a corner block in a quiet part of Chewton, this sloping ½ acre slice of heaven overlooks the Pyrenees Hwy and takes in borrowed & surrounding views.
In 2007 we bought an empty block, then we relocated a Californian Bungalow house which we completely gutted and rebuilt…
The garden planning took into account the lay of the land, and our needs.
With mulched paths, grassed areas, stone steps & ramps, stone retaining wall, there’s different ways to access various areas depending on what is needed.
The garden is only 13yrs old and is jam packed with many interesting items to see.
It consists of an orchard with espaliered heritage apple trees, veggie patches, some raised, summer berries, duck pen with three ducks & one drake, which free range to the back half of the property.
The garden is productive as well as visual with a variety or ornamental trees, creepers, ground covers, shrubs and garden art.
The property is fenced allowing our two Sheltie dogs & the ducks to share the space together or separate.
Paths that twist and turn taking you to different garden rooms before they open up, taking you into another world.
Hedges that give you privacy as well as add another dimension to the place.
We like to use all recycled items as much as possible & believe everything has a second/third life.
Plants are grouped according to their watering conditions and are hardy and suited to this harsh climate.
We hope you enjoy our garden as much as we do!
- Tim and Maria
m: 0411 959350 (Maria) - For sale: Variety of plants, garden pots, rusty relics, lots of beautiful vases, pottery items, garden products, garden ornaments & accessories
- Buses welcome, free tea & coffee for groups
- No Dogs allowed, ducks roaming around their garden, water hazards
- No Toilets, public toilet available behind Chewton post office
- Slopes, steps, some parts of the garden might be difficult in a wheelchair
- Children welcome under supervision
- Open every day except Wednesday
- Times: 10am -4 pm
- $5.00 per adult, children free