SNOWDON LODGE C.1864

All historic rural properties evoke a strong, visceral reaction and Snowdon Lodge is no exception.<br/><br/>Comprising 24.5 hectares (60 acres approx.) of undulating volcanic loam with Pipers Creek itself intersecting the property, the property fronts Balls Lane with the original bluestone structure initially constructed in 1864 as a ‘pavilion style’ homestead with later additions in 1978 by local stonemason Peter Bee. The extensive addition combines the use of second hand brick, Oregon beams, Jarrah boards and field stone. <br/><br/>There is a sense of arrival through the stone entrance, along the long winding driveway, lined with Pin Oak and Golden Elm trees, with the spacious home revealing itself at one of the highest points on this picturesque property. <br/><br/>As you enter, you will see that this home allows for multiple spaces to work, live and play, with an original cellar and exposed stone walls aligning with later additions to accommodate a large family, including at least 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and numerous living areas.<br/><br/>The al fresco deck area overlooks an established garden with fruit orchard, enormous gum trees, the scenic dams and Pipers creek itself reinforcing the rural idyll. <br/><br/>Established as Pipers Creek Vineyard in the mid 1990s, with pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay varieties, the extensive infrastructure including trellis wires, overhead watering system, large irrigation dams and an 1800 sqm powered clear span shed for cellaring and pressing/ bottling. <br/><br/>The Estate<br/>• 4.8 hectare (12 acres) vineyard infrastructure <br/>• Fruit tree orchard<br/>• Machinery garage 9 x 18m<br/>• Commercial storage area with 2 cool rooms, measuring 30 x 60m with potential rental income (current rental at $60,000 p.a.)<br/>• Barn with workshop and storage loft<br/>• 1 x 4 megalitre dam with a diesel pump house<br/>• 1 x 2 megalitre dam with a diesel pump house<br/>• 10 x 25,000 litre rainwater tanks<br/><br/>Pipers Creek is a renowned and tightly held district, positioned between Kyneton, Woodend and Lancefield with the picturesque Cobaw Ranges serving as a stunning rural backdrop. The area’s basalt loam soil and reliable rainfall is well suited for fat lamb and beef cattle production and over 40 wineries dot the Macedon Ranges in what is known as a ‘cool climate district’. With a new vision, this rare property has the potential to capitalise on the existing winery infrastructure, or pose a multitude of other options: a grazing operation, diversification into more intensive agriculture including olives, stone fruits, nuts etc., or a farm stay B & B operation, with the convenience of the Calder Freeway or V-line service to Melbourne, Kyneton, Castlemaine and Bendigo. <br/><br/><br/>** We have obtained all information in this document from sources we believe to be reliable, however, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Prospective purchasers are advised to carry out their own investigations.<br/>