COUNTRY LIVING WITHOUT COMPROMISE

Set on just over 15 acres on the edge of the Otway Ranges, this property epitomises modern country living and makes the most of its unique position, sitting lightly in the landscape, offering an enviable rural lifestyle among the rolling green hills and fresh country air. The area is well known for having great bike and horse trails and walking tracks for the outdoor enthusiast.

The home is the culmination of a forward-thinking and intelligent design. The effective use of double-height, angled glass windows in the spacious open-plan living area connects the interior and exterior living spaces perfectly as does the use of beautiful timber and stone features. Double glazing, hydronic heating and inverter cooling guarantee comfort all year round.

A modern take on the traditional farmhouse kitchen, this is the heart of the home featuring an Esse cast iron combustion stove, dishwasher, ample cupboard and bench space with views across the expansive outdoor timber deck and beyond. Peeling vegetables at the sink will never be the same again.

Backing onto the kitchen is a spacious utility room where you'll leave your muddy boots. Due to its south-facing aspect and rammed earth walls, this is an ideal area for food storage with bespoke Jarrah cabinetry and firewood storage with convenient access from the kitchen.

Within the main house, the east wing offers two good size bedrooms with central bathroom with a spa bath while to the west, the master bedroom offers an impressive walk-in robe and stylish ensuite. All bedrooms have direct entry from outside, ideal if you are considering a B&B

Step outside and where do we start? There’s a self-contained 2-bedroom studio apartment, a 25x9m shed with cool room, ample storage options for farm equipment and horse lovers will appreciate the tack room and stables on offer. Solar panels generate approx 6kw, below and above ground water tanks hold almost 200,000ltr of water and the area receives good rainfall. Well-fenced paddocks with livestock shelters, currently see cattle, horses, stockyards, loading race and goats kept on the property. A creek runs through the back of the property where a platypus has been spotted and there is an abundance of native flora and fauna to be enjoyed.

The gardens attract an abundance of native birdlife and the current owners are deriving a small income from the numerous varieties of berries that have been planted. The much sought-after Peony rose does well in the climate and is proving to be a lucrative sideline with opportunities to expand.

The property is located just 20 minutes from the town of Colac, 15 min from Forrest and just over one hour from Geelong or Apollo Bay. There is a school bus pick up and you are just a scenic drive from all the natural attractions the Otways have to offer.