This unique property is well established and has been created with love over a number of years. A beautiful Strawbale and rammed earth 2 storey home with steel frame has been strategically positioned to be all weather friendly. Sitting on approx. 66.8ha ( 165acres approx. ) of undulating grazing land, and partly natural light woodland, this property has potential for many ventures. With 7 titles and access from 2 roads and council approval, there may be some subdivision potential.
Passing some of Heathcote's finest Wineries and Olive Groves on the way; these kind of businesses could all be explored. It has been ideal grazing land for many years also used for Meat Goats. With this much Farm land, it could also suit a Farm Stay with holiday accommodation. Whether you seek a fun lifestyle property or a new work from home property, this has been well thought through with the house sitting high above one of the properties 5 dams with a pretty water view
The home itself is impressive to say the least and definitely has the wow factor.
The Straw bale and rammed earth create thermal heat and once it is warm in the colder months, it will stay warm for months and the same with cooling it down making for comfortable living all year round. Connected to mains power it also has 3 solar panels on the roof for hot water and double glazed windows and doors and deep eaves all add to the Eco friendly factors of this beautiful home.
Inside the open plan Kitchen, living and dining rooms the slate floors add to the country ambience and the strawboard ceiling is in keeping with the style of the home.
High 9ft ceilings in the lounge room and 15 ft ceilings in the kitchen add to the spaciousness. The natural rammed earth walls are so warming and create the feeling of early Australian homes that invite a good book in front of a fire after working outdoors on the farm. The double french doors of the living room open out to the front patio and look over the dam which is surrounded by beautiful gum trees. It is a beautiful scene where evenings bring the native animals in to drink and enjoy the same space. One could almost expect a jolly swagman to show up as well.
Back indoors to the kitchen, there is a large Waterford Stanley slow combustion cooker imported from Ireland; impressive and functional. For added convenience there is also an electric oven and hotplates.
A good sized walk-in pantry, dishwasher and range hood all make this a kitchen any chef will love to create in.
The lounge room is situated to take in the views down to the dam with a jetty and the bush setting. Timber French doors lead out to a covered patio area with lawn and pavers.
The living room has carpet underfoot and the room has been ventilated from North to South for airflow.
The Master bedroom is on the ground floor with an ensuite and robe, carpets and a ceiling fan and has peaceful views to the dam and across the paddocks.
The study also on the ground floor off the living room has views to the rear of the property and has glass sliding door to the backyard.
Upstairs there are two bedrooms, one has 3 single beds and blinds, the other room is very generous with room for a queen bed and singles, windows offering views front and rear of the property.
All doors and windows are solid timber. The laundry is a good size with a separate toilet room off it.
The carport is under the roof line and would hold 2 cars and has storage space at the rear of it. Rain water tanks provide up to 115,000L of water with 6 tanks in all.
The backyard is the ideal spot for some raised garden beds and veggie plots.
Outside there is much to explore. With 7 titles of separate lots, 5 dams , 5 paddocks and 2 very large sheds along with smaller shedding, the property has a lot of storage and use.
A workshop shed has concrete floor and power close to the house is 40x 15 ft.
One of the sheds across from the house is huge and has a caravan inside it from when the Vendors built the home. It could make for added accommodation for familly & visitors. It also has an area for sitting outside the van and had a functional shower room in the past.
There is also room for farm vehicles, equipment and tools. A further large shed has been set up for when this was working farm breeding meat goats.
The paddocks are well fenced and at the top of the hills there are some spectacular views to be seen. There are treed areas, cleared land and also a very lush little fruit tree grove with delicious juicy plums, apples, pears and other varieties, There is much to tell about this property and it needs to be seen to be fully appreciated.
If you are looking for a whole new lifestyle, a fabulous start to farming, an incredible weekend getaway, do not hesitate to call and ask to inspect this property.
Situated approx 15 minute drive from the township of Heathcote and all it has to offer and under 2 hours from Melbourne and very close to some of Victorias finest Shiraz. Redcastle is an Historical little Hamlet of its own with mining history.
