Along a tree-lined country road in the tight-knit community of Yandoit Hills, a three-bedroom home sits low into the slope, secluded and private, with the hills and open country around it. This is off-grid living on 38.9 acres (approx.) of paddocks, old gums and a dam. Daylesford is 22 minutes away, and Castlemaine is 28 minutes away by car. With Yandoit Primary School just 7 minutes away, this is a home where children can grow up with space, trees and a paddock to roam.
The home runs entirely on its own resources. Solar panels with battery backup supply the power, and two large water tanks hold the water. A worm farm waste system completes the setup. It suits a weekend escape, or a longer-term eco home base.
The house is double-brick and period weatherboard, and each part has a clear purpose. The weatherboard front holds the bedrooms. The original details have been kept: high ceilings, double-hung windows and hardwood floorboards underfoot. Beside the front door, a stained glass surround shows kookaburras. The main bedroom has private access to the bathroom. There you will find a freestanding claw-foot bath, a vanity, a shower and a toilet. Bedroom three has built-in robes, and bedrooms two and three look onto the side garden. All three bedrooms are carpeted.
The newer double brick addition is where the home opens up. The ceiling pitches high and is crossed by exposed beams. Clerestory windows bring in extra light, and the large windows face Mount Franklin. The kitchen, dining and living areas are open plan, and hardwood floorboards run throughout. A sliding door leads to an outdoor sitting area to soak up the last of the afternoon sun. The addition is double-glazed.
The kitchen is built around bespoke joinery. A wood-burning cooktop and oven anchor the room, and a solid wood heater warms the living space. The open pantry is lined with the same custom cabinetry. The sink sits under the window, with the bench running alongside.
Outside, the garden has been established over time. Ornamental and native planting sits alongside a quince tree, a crab apple and banksia. A shed provides storage, and the old gums give shade along the dam. There are no neighbours in view, only hills and trees.
Private and quiet, this is a home for those who want land, light and a slower pace, whether as a family or as a weekend escape, on their own terms.
