Unique Christmas Hills log cabin home listed for $2.5m

Butter Gum Lodge, a charming and impressive log cabin, is nestled in the heart of the Yarra Valley’s Christmas Hills. Crafted from Californian pine logs, the three-level home showcases timeless craftsmanship and features an architectural modern extension. The vendors, Sam and Sophie, purchased the Buttermans Track property in 2017, seeking a lifestyle property for their family. “From the moment we drove up the driveway, we knew it was something special,” says Sam. “The craftsmanship of the original Great Bear Log Homes residence, the privacy and the surrounding bushland were unlike anything else we’d seen.” The couple and their two children have called the property home ever since. “We always said we’d never leave,” Sam says. “Life has a way of changing your plans, but we’ll always feel incredibly fortunate to have raised our family here.” MORE: Melb $4m home with river inside – and panic room Six buyers battle for dated Cheltenham townhouse Vic couple transforms wreck into $3m dream home Butter Gum Lodge, a charming and impressive log cabin, is nestled in the heart of the Yarra Valley’s Christmas Hills. Crafted from Californian pine logs, the three-level home showcases timeless cr...