A Timeless Alistair Knox Home In Rosanna Hits The Market
On The Market
Knox, as a pioneer of environmental design, ensured a connection to the garden in all of his projects.
The garden was designed by Gordon Ford.
Inside, Oregon beams and cedar panelling envelop each space.
The floors are made from slate originally brought to Australia as ship ballast.
Recycled bricks are another signature feature.
The home features prominent timber panelling throughout.
One of the three bedrooms inside the home.
46 Victoria Ave, Rosanna, is on the market for the first time.
Every time an Alistair Knox-designed home hits the market, it presents a special opportunity to own a slice of Australian architectural history.
This Rosanna home is no exception. Designed in 1968, the house captures Knox’s vision of ‘bringing the building and the natural environment together,’ explains the vendor Nicholas Abbey.
Inspired by the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright and Robin Boyd — both great influences on Knox — the home represents a pivotal era in Australian design, where sustainability, craftsmanship, and connection to landscape were at the forefront.
Knox, a founding member of the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects, was a pioneer of environmental design. This home embodies that ethos in every detail — from the tactile materials to its integration with the surrounding landscape.
The Oregon beams and cedar panelling form a continuous dialogue between indoors and out, extending through verandahs that frame views of the native garden designed by Gordon Ford (a regular feature in Open Gardens Victoria tours).
True to Knox’s environmental principles, the home is built largely from recycled materials. The Hawthorn bricks — reclaimed and full of character — anchor the structure, while the floors are made from slate originally brought to Australia as ship ballast.
The original owners drew inspiration from Elizabeth Farm — the historic Parramatta home of Elizabeth and John Macarthur — referencing its wide verandas and restrained elegance. Those design choices are echoed in the home, along with subtle influences of Japanese mid-century modernism that informed much of Knox’s later work.
With three bedrooms, a carport and parking bay, and an easy commute to the city, the home is as practical as it is poetic.
Now on the market for the first time, it stands as an example of Knox’s legacy — a home that balances architecture, nature, and craftsmanship.
46 Victoria Ave, Rosanna VIC is listed with Nick Smith and Mark Verrocchi from Nelson Alexander. Expressions of interest close Tuesday November 25, 4pm AEST.