Nestled within the charming precinct of historic Yackandandah ("Yack"), near the foothills of the Australian Alps and a short, picturesque drive to Albury/Wodonga, Beechworth, Bright and surrounds is this idyllic 4.377-hectare lifestyle property.
Close to Alpine resorts for mountain bike riding, hiking and skiing (approx. 60 min to skiing Falls Creek/90 mins Hotham). The property has convenient access (via Mongans Lane) to the renowned Indigo Shire's Yack to Beechworth walking/bike trail which passes through beautiful council reserves, Yack creek and the bustling Yack village.
This Modscape designed and built home (https://modscape.com.au/projects/yackandandah/) has a long, linear form following the contour of the land, gently hugging into the side of the hill. Largely hidden from the road via approx. 300-metre entrance, the home opens out to expansive valley views with rolling hills and mountains beyond including Mt Big Ben and Mt Buffalo.
The property has commanding 360-degree views with a focal point being Mt Big Ben and expansive valley views leading to the snow-capped Mt Buffalo in the winter. The Yack village offers all you would expect from a vibrant and caring community with many facilities inc. Schools (bus from front door to local Yack primary and secondary Albury/Wodonga and Beechworth schools) , Supermarket, Yackandandah Health (inc. Medical Centre, Age Care, Age Living, Little Yack Learning Years), Chemist, Sporting facilities, Petrol station, Golf course, pubs, restaurants and cafés inc. the famous Beechworth bakery & Gum Tree pies.
House Features
This magnificent modern design property has:
5 bedroom, 4 bathrooms including master, guest wing & children's wing.
Two (2) living areas, separate study, open plan kitchen/dining/living and large Butlers' Kitchen.
High end appliances inc. Miele combi steam oven, warming drawer, 2 Miele dishwashers & rangehood, large freestanding SMEG dual oven and cooktop, Puretec SPARQ S6 - Sparkling, Chilled & Boiling Hot Water on tap.
Double glazing windows/doors throughout.
Large central double-sided slow combustion fireplace feeding hydronic heating system.
Hydronic heating panels throughout with towel rails in bathrooms/ensuites and double drying rails in laundry.
In-floor electric heating in each of the ensuites and bathrooms.
Daiken reverse cycle air-conditioning/heating with "Big ASS" fans.
200,000+ litre drinking water storage plus 100,000 litre bore feed water tank servicing house gardens.
7Kw Solar system - 28 x250w Trina panels & 2 x Kaco 4400 Inverter
Septic tank system.
American Barn 14m (L) x 12 m (W) - Home office, teenage retreat with ensuite, farm machinery storage
Three (3) bays with insulated walls and ceiling.
Central bay (150mm slab thickness) suitable for large vehicles inc. motorhome etc.
Allows for extra car garaging, farm machinery, storage, workshop etc.
Converted, carpeted office and/or teenage retreat with ensuite.
Epoxy painted concrete floors
WiFi enable from house internet via underground fibre connection.
Expansive Water Resources inc. Rainwater tanks, spring fed dam & 65m water bore
Water is critical for any lifestyle property and is an absolute feature of this property.
A total of over 300,000L across 3 water tanks, including 2 x 100,000L rainwater/drinking water tanks i.e., an inground concrete 100,000L tank which is connected to a 100,000L above ground tank which combine to service the human needs on the property.
A further 100,000L irrigation water storage tank services the gardens, paddock surrounds and large chicken run. The water for this irrigation tank water is sourced from a magnificent flow 65m water bore.
Livestock are provided for by a large spring fed dam (has kept running throughout extended droughts over past 25 years) and water trough connected to the irrigation tank for the top paddock.
An integrated pressure pump system supports the water tank/irrigation system across the property.
The gardens and surrounds are serviced by an automatic sprinkler system.
Tennis Court
Synthetic championship sized
Flood lights (perfect for summer evenings)
Multi-functional surface (basketball, cricket, young kids play area, golf practice).
Garden Shed & Chicken Run
A large garden shed connects to a fully enclosed expansive chicken run which includes nesting boxes and enclosed roosting area. The run has a variety of mature fruit trees.
Garden
Established house garden with eleven (11) large raised vegetable beds.
Irrigation - Automatic watering system
Beyond the house compound there is acreage for further garden/amenities expansion and/or lifestyle and/or grazing animals.
Conditions of entry - IDENTIFICATION and contact number required, otherwise entry may be refused.
The information about this property has been supplied to us by the property owner, while we have no cause to doubt its accuracy, we provide no guarantee. We cannot attest to the functionality of any fixtures, fittings or inclusions to the property. Land and apartment dimensions and floor/site plans are supplied by third parties. Typing mistakes, omissions, transposing can occur, we provide to assist but make no representation. Buyers must carry out their own due diligence.
