WHY is the house called ‘The Signal Box’? Located adjacent to the Puffing Billy line, the house has a perfect view over the railway line to the mountains. Puffing Billy provides a focus for Gembrook and is of historic and sentimental interest to all.
Is Signal Box a Sustainable Design? The building is of high quality, and built for aesthetic pleasure and comfort. Natural materials afford a peacefulness through the use of rammed earth walling and solid timber floors. The massive rocks viewed from the guest suites provide a sense of grounding. Double glazing ensures a quiet stay. Floor to ceiling windows allow natural light. The modern design, with rooms that are asymmetrical, provides interest.
The house has its own water supply, solar power, house battery, 7 star energy rating, FOGO composting, and veggie garden. A Type 2 EV charger is available for guests but please bring your own cable.
The Suites - Puffing Billy View has rammed earth walling, wood fire and electric heating, ensuite, queen bed, fridge, tea/coffee making, and basic utensils and crockery. It overlooks the steam train line.
The Suites - Garden View has a small kitchenette, (no cooking), fridge, tea/coffee making, and basic utensils and crockery. The bedroom has picture windows overlooking the landscaped garden and with a queen bed. The bathroom has a bath as well as a shower. There's split system heating / cooling, and a dehumidifier.
What might be Unexpected but Delight you?
Fresh crisp air, amazing rock garden, birds you haven’t seen for a while, stoking a wood fire.
How good wine tastes when you relax! A winding path through a garden of roses and maples.
Rest, Relax, Revive!
- Superb long distance views of the Warburton Ranges, Mount Donna Buang and Mount St Leonard.
- Immediate views of Gembrook horticulture and grazing properties.
- Landscaped garden rock layout designed and constructed by Phillip Johnson Landscapes.
- Rammed earth walls – an ambiance you may not have experienced.
- Forest walk within just 15 minutes.
- Extensive bushwalking in Kirth Kiln Park and Bunyip State forest.
- Picnic spots at Mortimer Reserve 7.5kms), Dyers Picnic Ground (16km), and historic Kirth Kiln Park. (10km)
- Ancient geology exposed at Ship Rock Falls (12kms), 4 Brothers Rocks (14kms)and 7 Acre Rock (31kms)
- Eastern Dandenong Trail access opposite the B&B suited to walking or bikes. (Gembrook to Cockatoo 6kms, Emerald 15 kms)