A Charming Slice Of Provincial France In Trentham, Victoria

Eight several years back, Andrew and Narelle Glynn bought a slice of land out in Trentham, Victoria, with the desire of building a French-encouraged weekend escape and boutique accomodation.

Acquiring beforehand lived in Toulouse for two decades, the Francophiles were determined to re-create the French-provincial farmhouse-model they’d arrive to know and appreciate. ‘We selected Trentham for its charming township, amazing community corporations and smaller local community come to feel,’ clarifies Narelle. 

It took them a calendar year to construct their nostalgic weekend escape, carefully planning the develop to replicate the type and proportions of state households in France. They sourced local and European suppliers for the products the windows and doorways are from France roof tiles from Spain the timber flooring is engineered from 200-calendar year-previous French Oak and the timber beams, lintels, mantles and window sills are all made from hardwood salvaged from piers and wharves around Australia. 

‘We did not want the residence to glance like a new develop, so we hand selected every characteristic materials to deliver an aged patina,’ says Narelle. 

From the minute visitors to The French Residence get there, a gravel driveway potential customers them towards the pale brick farmhouse lined with creeping vines and pale blue shutters, topped with a terracotta tile roof. Out the again, 8 French windows and doorways below a grapevine-laden pergola provide sweeping views out to the equally charming parterre yard and tennis courtroom. 

Andrew, Narelle and their two youngsters Henry and Sophie have adored staying transported to France every single weekend getaway – so as well have attendees to the boutique accommodation – but with new opportunities on the horizon, they’ve made the selection to set it on the market place. 

‘It’s been a privilege to develop this exclusive property,’ says Narelle. ‘We are fired up to see who will be the lucky new operator.’ 

7 Gleeson Avenue, Trentham, is mentioned with Natalie Fagan at Belle Property Daylesford.