Transformed: 130-year-old Lachlan kiln reborn as superb home

No.21 Mount Charles Rd, Lachlan. Picture: Supplied

Search all of Australia, hundreds of thousands of properties, and you won’t find one like this.

It’s a true one-of-a-kind.

No.21 Mount Charles Rd, Lachlan has a history dating back to the 1890s.

This historic hop kiln, once known as the Oakley Kiln, has been transformed into a striking four-bedroom home.

The conversion pays homage to its past with unique features, including timber reclaimed from the hop kiln alongside exposed beams, celery top pine posts, and former Hoyts cinema doors.

PRD Real Estate property consultant Stephen Sutton said these elements infuse the home with a warm, rustic atmosphere that is inviting and stylish.

“In the kitchen, there is an old fan turned into a feature. And the timber ceiling is where the hops were once dried,” he said.

“When the owners purchased the property in the ‘90s, the kiln had been used for hay storage. They’ve done an amazing job transforming it into a home.”

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No.21 Mount Charles Rd, Lachlan.

No.21 Mount Charles Rd, Lachlan.

This four-bedroom family home centres around a spacious open-plan kitchen, dining and living area that captures abundant natural light.

The kitchen combines functionality with modern design principles, while the thoughtfully planned bathroom features a separate bath, shower and double vanity.

A conservatory extends from the main living space, providing additional room for relaxation and entertaining guests.

Heating comes via a freestanding wood heater that doubles as the water heating system, supported by electric backup.

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No.21 Mount Charles Rd, Lachlan.

No.21 Mount Charles Rd, Lachlan.

The property’s outdoor spaces include established fruit trees and a productive vegetable garden set within professionally landscaped grounds.

Storage and workspace needs are addressed through a four-bay carport and dedicated workshop area.

The land extends beyond the immediate house surrounds to encompass natural bushland and more than an acre of usable pasture.

In an unusual twist, Mr Sutton found out after listing the property that he had family ties to it. The great-grandparents on his wife’s side of the family had once owned the kiln.

No.21 Mount Charles Rd, Lachlan.

No.21 Mount Charles Rd, Lachlan.

Meanwhile, in 2022, an Ellendale property featuring a huge, triple-level 100-year-old hop kiln, 80ha of land, and five houses sold for $2m.

“Another kiln property was sold at Molesworth, six or seven years ago. They are not common properties, but also don’t come along every day,” Mr Sutton said.

“The Lachlan property has attracted a fair amount of interest. It’s something different, and a number of people have been keen to see it — locals and people from interstate.

“More recently, it has been people from the mainland who have been inquiring about it the most.”

No.21 Mount Charles Rd, Lachlan is listed at “Offers over $849,000”.

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