Along the winding beauty of Trentham-Springhill Road lies a property that speaks to the quiet rhythm of country life. Set across 40 acres of open landscape, it's a place defined by privacy, expansive skies and a sense of space that allows you to truly exhale.
The welcome begins well before you reach the house. A striking avenue of Mountain Grey Gums - grown by the current owners from seed - now stands tall and proud, forming a beautiful tree-lined approach that gently guides you home. A sheltered dual entrance with recycled bricks underfoot creates a warm and grounded arrival.
Positioned carefully within the landscape, the modular home is perfectly positioned here to make the most of the breathtaking outlook. From the central living space, sweeping views stretch across the countryside toward Mount Macedon, the unmistakable profile of Hanging Rock and distant Cobaw Range.
It's the kind of view that invites you to pause - and often, if you're lucky, you'll spot a pair of eagles soaring high overhead.
Inside, the home unfolds across approximately 130sqm and has been thoughtfully designed in two separate wings - an ideal layout for hosting guests, extended family or simply creating a sense of retreat within your own home. The wings are connected by a light-filled central living area where large windows frame the remarkable scenery.
Doors reaching toward the ceiling allow natural airflow to move easily through the home, creating a gentle circulation of fresh country air. Designed for sustainability and independence, the home operates fully off-grid, supported by a 5.1kW solar array, backup generator, substantial rainwater storage and an impressive 8-star energy rating. Polished concrete flooring to capture warmth from winter sun, double glazing and hydronic heating ensure year-round comfort.
The kitchen balances modern convenience with old-world charm. Alongside a Westinghouse oven and Bosch dishwasher sits a traditional Rayburn wood oven, adding winter warmth while boosting hot water during the cooler months. Soft green tiles bring a calming palette to the guest bathroom and generous laundry, where excellent storage supports easy country living.
Step up into the second wing where hardwood floors lead to the serene main suite, sharing the same magnificent outlook as the living space. A second living room here provides flexibility and could easily convert to a third bedroom if desired.
Outdoors, a crazy-paved alfresco area offers the perfect place to gather for long lunches or quiet evenings beneath star-filled skies. With neighbours out of sight, the sense of seclusion is profound.
The land itself offers remarkable diversity. Two dams anchor the property, one with a jetty and tree-lined surrounds. A solar pump lifts water to a 49,000-litre header tank which services the seven paddocks and irrigates the garden.
Two winter creeks wind through the landscape, one flowing through a culvert to create a small pond that now provides frog habitat while naturally filtering water into one of the dams. These areas are fenced for environmental protection.
Currently home to llamas and horses, the land has previously supported cashmere and Angora goats, and remains ideally suited to livestock. Infrastructure includes reticulated water to troughs, solar-charged electric fencing, a grassed mènage, round yard, hay shed and a substantial three-bay shed with power and concrete flooring. A farm forestry plot of about an acre boasts a mixed tall stand of 13 year-old eucalypts.
Closer to the home, the house yard is perfect for pets and visiting children. A productive orchard offers apples, plums, apricots, quinces, pears, mulberries, peaches, hazelnuts, chesnuts, olives, raspberries, blackcurrants and lemon. A charming garden shed with concrete floor connects playfully to the "Chicken Palace".
There are delightful surprises here too including a resident echidna quietly sharing the land.
A separate studio with internet connection, provides a wonderful opportunity for creatives or an alternative work space.
With approximately 69,000 litres of rainwater storage and NBN broadband, the property balances the beauty of rural independence with modern connectivity.
Above all, this is a place defined by feeling - wide open skies, the quiet sweep of eagles overhead, brilliant stars at night and the gentle pace of slow country living.
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