Storybook Hideaway

Start with the round timber door. Tucked beneath a planted roof, Storybook Hideaway’s earth-sheltered retreat, brings a stone facade, rocky courtyard and circular windows to a setting that practically hands you the opening scene. Go whimsical for a fantasy short, curious for a children’s adventure, or quietly secluded for a character who would rather not be found. Rough stone, low planting and surrounding bushland keep the storybook silhouette grounded in the Australian landscape.

Inside the open-plan earth home, dark timber cabinetry meets pale textured walls, chunky timber shelves and black fittings. A timber vanity, bowl basin and pebble-patterned bathroom floor continue the handcrafted feel. There’s a useful contrast between the fanciful exterior and the everyday details within, giving art departments room to push the mood towards cosy, eccentric or mysterious.

Also on site, a separate cabin home changes the register to an easy country weekender. Brown sofas, timber furniture, cream walls and visible ceiling beams create a warm, unfussy interior, while neutral bedding and knitted textures suit slower lifestyle moments. The covered timber verandah offers another setup for morning coffee, an overdue conversation or a campaign with a leafy background. Think regional drama, road-trip stopover, homewares or a couple getting away from absolutely everything except the plot.

Beyond the two dwellings, this private Charbon property opens into paddocks, natural bushland and mountain outlooks. Gravel paths, scattered boulders and established trees offer options for walking scenes, outdoor portraits and wider landscape coverage. Kangaroos are pictured around the grounds, though they keep their own call times. A parking area sits among the trees, and the mix of built spaces and countryside gives location scouts several distinct looks to explore in one visit.