85 Pound Lane

Newstead VIC 3462

152 m²

19991.47 m²

House

Last sold for $775,000

Megan Walmsley, last sold this property on 01 September 2025 after 77 days on market.

Overview

Private Off-Grid Retreat

Set on a quintessential country road lined with majestic ancient gums, this unique off-grid home on 4.94 acres (approx) offers the perfect blend of sustainable living, privacy, and connection to nature, just minutes from the vibrant community of Newstead. Designed for comfort and environmental consciousness, the home is powered by a 3kW solar system with lithium battery storage and supported by a BioLetic worm farm, a grey and back water processing system, solar hot water with gas backup, and double glazing throughout. Clad in zinc aluminium with mudbrick internal walls for thermal mass and concrete flooring underfoot, the home remains cool in summer and warm in winter. Inside, the three-bedroom, one-bathroom residence is full of earthy charm and functionality. A raked ceiling elevates the spacious, north-facing open-plan kitchen, dining and living area. Anchored by a Nectre wood heater and large sliding doors, this central space opens to an expansive north-facing deck, perfect for entertaining while overlooking the surrounding bushland and in-ground swimming pool. The kitchen provides a freestanding SMEG gas cooktop and oven, stone benchtops, timber cabinetry, a pantry, and direct access to the garden. Each of the three bedrooms enjoys external garden access. The main bedroom boasts celestial north-facing windows, soaring raked ceilings, and a solid wood heater. The second also includes a solid wood heater and garden outlook, while the third features built-in robes. The bathroom with laundry facilities has a shower, a vanity, and a separate toilet. Additional features include: - Wireless NBN - Three solid wood heaters and ceiling fans throughout - Electric blind over the central part of the deck for summer shade and winter sun - Native landscaped gardens with raised veggie beds and bushland borrowed views - One dam, three water tanks (72,000L, 10,000L, and 5,000L), shedding and two carports This is an exceptional opportunity to secure a peaceful and sustainable lifestyle retreat that blends off-grid living with comfort and community benefits close by.

Features

3 bedrooms

1 bathroom

2 carspaces

152 m² floor area

19991.47 m² lot size

House

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 3 bedroom houses sold in Newstead over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 85 Pound Lane is $692.5k.

Median value

$692.5k

Estimated value range

$550k - $820k

Median days on market

Estimated value trend

increase over the last 12 months

Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Newstead. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 85 Pound Lane

2025

Sold

$775,000

Private Sale/Treaty on 01 Sep 2025 by Megan Walmsley, of Cantwell Property Castlemaine

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