Only one and a half hour's easy drive from Melbourne, "Drove End" is truly special. Its 490 acres of superb rolling countryside provide total privacy, security and spectacular views in all directions yet it is only 10 minutes from the Tooborac General Store and The Tooborac Pub and Craft Brewery and is on the doorstep of the vineyards of the renowned Heathcote wine region.
The property is half native woodland of significant conservation value and half high quality native pasture. It is currently run on a low maintenance programme to maximise the conservation of native wildlife and vegetation but could easily be brought into small scale livestock production. Average rainfall is 668 mm per annum and there are two dams with a combined capacity of over 6 mgL.
A scenic drive leads for a kilometre through a parkland setting to the architect designed home which is off-grid and designed on passive solar principles. Large double-glazed windows, a polished concrete floor, full insulation and a northern orientation keep the house at an even temperature and further heating and cooling are provided by a wood heater and reverse cycle air-conditioning. The solar HWS has a gas back-up and an integrated system of 12 solar panels and a generator is fully automated to provide seamless power on demand 24 hours a day.
The woodland produces a superb wildflower display in Spring and Summer and provides challenging bushwalking opportunities and the cleared land offers endless recreational possibilities. "Drove End" is the ultimate lifestyle property. An added bonus is a bush hideaway complete with pizza oven ideal for use as a studio or retreat, for glamping or social gatherings.
www.droveend.com.au
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