This could be your lifestyle and tree change to greater sustainability, peace and quiet. Nestled between the Sandon State Forest and farming land, this sustainably designed off-grid three-bedroom mudbrick home is set within a wildlife oasis of 155 acres of native grassland and forest with two dams and a spring-fed creek and waterholes, all protected by a conservation covenant.
The mud brick house has been cleverly designed with passive solar features to ensure it’s cool in the summer and makes the most of winter sun; it remains toasty warm in winter, assisted by two solid wood fires and a north-facing clerestory windows maximising light in the south-facing bedrooms and lounge room. Verandas on two sides provide shade in summer and add to the outdoor living spaces. The layout and design give this house a wonderful flow and inside-outside feel.
Inside, the generous master bedroom space includes an ensuite & walk-in-robes. Together with the second and third bedrooms, all have beautiful views into the garden and forest beyond as well as BIR’s with one currently being used as a home office. A wonderful and practical Scandia wood fire stove is at the heart of the kitchen and heats and cooks with an additional gas stove option. A large walk-in pantry includes the fridge and freezer space, and rustic wooden benches complete the country kitchen feel. Vintage stained glass windows scattered throughout this home add light and colour & rustic timber ceilings and features complete this wonderful country home or getaway.
Outdoor entertainment areas landscaped native gardens, and vegetable beds ready to sew surround the house within a 1.2-acre exclusion fence to prevent your marsupial neighbours from grazing on your salad. Beyond that, two dams, a seasonal creek, waterholes and a eucalyptus forest provide prime habitat for thriving frog populations and turtles. A haven bird watches, species sighted include the endangered Swift Parrot, threatened Diamond-Firetails & Powerful Owls and Wedge-tailed Eagles soar above. Sugar Gliders, Antechinus, Phascogales, Microbats, grey kangaroos, swamp wallabies, and more are plentiful thanks to this protected wildlife haven whose covenant allows for dogs & chooks but no hoofed animals.
A generous mud brick double garage with workshop space & adjoining mud and energy rooms are all serviced with electricity & water and set on a concrete slab. An additional Mudbrick studio and wood, tool & potting sheds make this a truly versatile property.
An as-new 4kw off-grid BlackMax solar unit & panels feed a 12.3kWh lithium-ion battery. With the Honda 5500W generator as backup, your energy bills will be almost non-existent. The 76,000L capacity rainwater tanks provide ample water storage for the home and garden. A fast and reliable Starlink internet connection allows you to work from home in this secluded location easily.
This property is accessed via a graded track and is located half an hour from Daylesford and Castlemaine, only 20 mins to Newstead shops, 45 mins to Ballarat and 2 hours to Melbourne and inspection is by appointment only.
Property Features
• 3 bedrooms with BIR
• 2 bathrooms
• Additional Studio, Sheds and storage
• 2 car Garage with an as-new solar power system
• Total Land Area: 155 acres
• Suited to nature enthusiasts searching for a treechange or weekend getaway, offering privacy, space & teeming with wildlife
If you would like to inspect this property, please contact Katie Minchinton today on 0447 207 322 or kminchinton@bigginscott.com.au
