Set behind custom-designed electric gates on approximately 8 acres at the very edge of the Castlemaine Diggings National Park, this five-bedroom brick home sits elevated and private, pulled back from the road as though it has always known its place in the landscape. To the rear, the bush simply begins, and with it, a daily chorus of native birds, the rustle of seasons changing, and the unhurried rhythm of a life lived well.
At the heart of the home is a generous open-plan living, dining and kitchen space that breathes. The kitchen is built to work: solid Jarrah cabinetry, gold-flecked granite benchtops, a freestanding Smeg gas cooktop and oven, Asko dishwasher, filtered kitchen tap and a walk-in pantry. The living room draws the eye immediately to its standout centrepiece, a fan-forced solid wood heater set against a stone feature wall, the stone quarried directly from the property itself, with a slate hearth underfoot. From here, doors open to the front verandah and those wide west-facing sunsets.
The dining area connects seamlessly to a sheltered alfresco zone overlooking the surrounding bush, made for long lunches and easy evenings. A second living room, perfect as a teen retreat or rumpus, looks out to an impressive custom firepit and entertaining area framed by reclaimed railway sleepers. The wide wrap-around verandah ties it all together, offering shade, airflow and outlook in every direction.
The main bedroom is a true retreat, with a walk-in robe, an ensuite with a rain shower, and double doors that open directly to the terrace. The four remaining bedrooms all have built-in robes. The family bathroom offers a full suite: bath, shower, vanity and separate toilet. A practical laundry with external access completes the floor plan. Ducted evaporative cooling keeps the home comfortable through summer.
Few sheds command this level of respect. At 9m x 18m with a 5.1m roofline at its centre, the five-bay, three-door barn-style garage and workshop features concrete flooring, two-phase power, a loft for storage and its own pot belly solid wood heater. Whether you are a car enthusiast, artist, maker or simply someone who needs serious space, this building delivers on every count.
The property is set up for self-sufficient, considered living. Water from all channels flows to a dam tucked naturally into the landscape, and all garden taps draw from it. Both 10,000-gallon water tanks are filtered, as is the kitchen tap. A grey water system and septic are in place, and solar hot water reduces ongoing running costs. Raised vegetable gardens sit within easy reach of the house. The gardens immediately surrounding the home are low-maintenance by design, while the remainder of the land merges naturally into the surrounding bush, with minimal upkeep, maximum character.
Campbells Creek sits within easy reach of Castlemaine's celebrated food, arts and community scene. Primary and secondary schools, sporting facilities, a hospital and health services are all close by, and regular V/Line trains make a Melbourne commute genuinely possible.
This property is being offered for sale for only the second time, a quiet testament to what it means to those who have called it home.
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