Cosy Forest Retreat in the Heart of Blackwood
Nestled among the towering gums of the Wombat Forest, set high on an elevated 732 sqm corner block, this beautifully maintained two-storey cedar-clad home captures stunning views over Blackwood, and offers a peaceful and cosy escape surrounded by nature - your perfect tree-change retreat or weekend escape just over an hour from Melbourne.
The main level features a spacious open-plan lounge and dining area, a modern kitchen with quality appliances, two comfortable bedrooms, a bathroom with freestanding bath, and practical utility spaces that blend rustic character with modern comfort. Upstairs, a generous and versatile open area, currently used as a third bedroom and sitting room, provides the perfect retreat for guests, work, or quiet reading.
North-facing and filled with natural light, the home is equipped with hydronic heating, a Nectar wood heater, and double-glazed windows, ensuring comfort all year round.
Step outside to the expansive deck and easy-to-maintain garden, perfect for unwinding, entertaining, and enjoying the peaceful forest surrounds. Overlooking a kangaroo nursery often packed with joeys, it's the kind of place where you can start your morning with a cup of tea on the spacious balcony deck, while king parrots, black cockatoos, and kookaburras drop by to greet you.
For families, the property is a true paradise: a beautifully crafted 3 level-treehouse with a slide, mud kitchen, and terraced garden steps creates a playful paradise under the sun. The easy-to-maintain garden features multiple raised garden beds, offering gardening opportunities for growing your own produce, and peaceful sitting areas to relax and enjoy the surrounding wildlife.
Beyond the gate, you'll find yourself part of a wonderful and welcoming community. Blackwood and nearby Trentham and Daylesford are known for their warmth, creativity, and strong community spirit, a place where newcomers are quickly embraced as part of a big adopted family. Blackwood is also renowned for its welcoming community, scenic walking trails, boutique shops, newly renovated local Blackwood pub, and the popular Blackwood General Store - making it a favourite destination for weekend visitors and those seeking a peaceful tree change. Throughout the year, the towns come alive with local events, live music, and gatherings that honour nature, art, and connection, making this not just a home, but a lifestyle rooted in joy, community and belonging,
Just a few meters from the river and its natural swimming holes, perfect for cooling off in summer, this home offers the rare combination of privacy, wildlife, and community, only minutes from Blackwood's main street, cafés, and general store.
Features:
Peaceful elevated 1,000 sqm corner allotment with forest and valley views
Cedar-clad home with timeless charm and modern comfort
3 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | renovated bathrooms & laundry
Large balcony with stunning wildlife views
Light-filled living spaces with hydronic wood heating and split-system heating/cooling
Modern kitchen with quality appliances
Easy-care terraced garden with multiple raised beds
Treehouse with slide and mud kitchen - a children's paradise
Large workshop, storage, and double carport and under-house storage
Close to the Blackwood village amenities, river, walking trails, and swimming holes
Versatile home, retreat, or rental investment
