Thinking Macedon Ranges or the golden triangle between Ballarat, Bendigo and Daylesford? This exceptional lifestyle property should be top of your list.
Positioned in the very heart of Central Victoria's most desirable rural corridor, "Chervins Folly" offers an exclusive opportunity to secure a premium lifestyle holding that blends comfortable scale with seclusion, sophistication, and sustainability.
Occupying 65* hectares (160* acres) the property provides an excellent balance of fertile creek flat soil rising to grazing and cropping country, all anchored by a near-new, architect-designed residence that effortlessly blends opulence with off-grid autonomy. With panoramic westerly views over Joyce's Creek and its fertile flats, "Chervins Folly" is perfectly suited for productive grazing, outdoor pursuits, or simply unwinding in complete rural comfort.
The Residence
Crafted for those who seek sustainable elegance, the residence is a showpiece of architectural design and passive living, offering comfort, function and style in equal measure. Orientated to the west and with sweeping views over Joyce's Creek below, the residence's expansive double-glazed windows flood the open-plan interior with natural light and warmth.
The residence is split into 3 zones, a central open-plan living area, a guest wing with 3 to 4 bedrooms and the parent's retreat with a large master bedroom, walk in robe and spacious ensuite.
• Open plan design with large west-facing double-glazed windows for natural light.
• Polished concrete floors with hydronic sub-floor heating (wood-fired boiler) & reverse-cycle air conditioning throughout.
• Central two-way wood fireplace with built-in feature wall and TV.
• Designer kitchen with cast iron wood-fired oven, stone island bench and premium fittings.
• Expansive master suite with walk-in robe and indulgent ensuite.
• Family/guest wing with separate lounge, bathroom and toilet.
• Study nook, powder room, laundry with garage and outdoor access.
• Alfresco entertaining with heated plunge pool and landscaped native gardens.
• 12 x 12kw solar panels with German SMA inverters and mobile monitoring.
• 12kva diesel generator back-up and separate room housing solar/heating systems.
• Irrigation-fed gardens supported by Joyce's Creek licence.
The Farm
Ready for work or any country lifestyle pursuit including horse riding, motorbike riding and camping, the farm benefits from an excellent balance of fertile creek flats to rising country traditionally used for either grazing livestock or crop production. With over 500* metres of Joyce's Creek frontage, a stock and domestic water licence from Joyce's Creek provides the farm with water for livestock and gardens. Joyce's Creek winds through the lower level property paddocks and provides all-year-round shelter for livestock, timber for firewood and delightful camping spots for family functions.
Farm infrastructure includes:
• 16m x 8m Colourbond shed for machinery and storage.
• 2 x 22,500* litre poly tanks off shed the machinery shed and 120,000* Rhino tank near the residence.
• New cattle yards with crush and ramp.
• Pump system from Joyce's Creek to support household and garden supply.
• Boundary fencing in good to fair condition, ring-lock with star pickets.
The Region and Location
The property sits centrally within the Mount Alexander Shire, located between Ballarat, Daylesford and Hepburn Springs region. Ballarat, via Creswick (24km*) provides major amenity including private and public schools, major shopping and medical precincts. Head in the opposite direction and you're in Victoria's spa country heartland.
• Ballarat - 41km*, 40 minutes.
• Daylesford - 35km*, 32 minutes.
• Castlemaine - 35km*, 34 minutes.
• Melbourne CBD - 142km*, 2 hours.
The consistent annual rainfall at 564mm*, the Shire is known for its strong livestock grazing sector, particularly sheep and lamb production, alongside increasing activity in specialty cropping, potatoes, grains and viticulture. The area also offers strong tourism appeal with ongoing potential for Airbnb, wellness retreats, vineyards, and eco-tourism enterprises.
For Sale by Deadline: Wednesday 21st May at 4:00pm.
This is more than a property-it's a complete lifestyle transition wrapped in modern comfort and off-grid confidence.
For further information or to arrange an inspection please contact Jason Hellyer on 0403 043 571 or Aaron Leask on 0438 655 573.
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