510 Clarkes Road

Anakie VIC 3213

A striking design set against a peaceful rural backdrop of native trees and dry sclerophyll bush, one-of-a-kind and certainly in a class of its own set across 80.62 acres (approx).

Privately positioned at the end of a winding driveway this bold modern masterpiece takes centre stage, complemented by classic rustic landscaping which is effortlessly sympathetic to the bush surrounds.

Architecturally designed and built in 2006, this spacious home enjoys gorgeous natural light throughout, high ceilings, stylish terrazzo floors and a warm connection with the surrounding landscape through the floor-to-ceiling double-glazed windows.

Featuring three bedrooms (all with BIR's), master with ensuite plus a second family bathroom (bath & shower), a breathtaking open plan living and dining area flooded with warm northerly light and versatile 5.4m high glass sliding doors which can divide the space, a Haas-Sohn wood fire, electric blinds and beautiful views over the surrounding bush landscape. Adjoining this area is a spacious alfresco ironbark timber decked area and a landscaped garden courtyard giving you plenty of entertaining options all-year-round. The kitchen features plenty of storage space, Ilve gas stove and oven, Fisher & Paykel drawer dishwasher and a Stanley wood oven (with connected wet jacket & solar to support the back-up hot water unit).

The basement of the home has plenty of versatility featuring a spacious 3rd bedroom plus an adjoining artists space, office/study, dark room for photography fanatics or wine cellar due to the consistent cool temperature it enjoys. Under-house storage is an added bonus plus the benefit of non-combustible materials, toughened glass and quality insulation assist with bushfire safety/management.

The property also enjoys the benefit of a separate 1 bedroom studio ideal for guests or as a teenagers retreat, a huge double lock-up remote garage with kitchenette, wood fire and workspace, a double carport, mower/tractor shed and an extraordinary viewing platform accessed off the main house.

Drawing on the sustainability aspect of this home the property is complemented by 76,000L tank water approx. (3 x 22,000L & 2 x 5,000L), a 1.2ML dam, 3.5kw solar approx. (with 24 near-new 2volt 900Ah/amp batteries for power storage), solar remote gate entry, gas bottles for the Ilve cooktop & the Rinnai instant hot water unit, passive solar heating & Breezair evaporative cooling, 2 x Rota-Loo dry composting toilets which pass greywater into an outdoor reed bed with the outfall benefiting the soil & plant ecology, a separate septic tank for future use if required - all of which support off-grid living with low running and maintenance costs.

This private sanctuary is home to many rare indigenous plant species and an abundance of native birds and wildlife including the brush-tailed phascogale, wedge-tailed eagles, koalas, wallabies, echidnas and kangaroos.

This property presents as a highly contemporary solution for bush living, perfect for a couple or family looking for an off-grid lifestyle within easy access to Geelong (30 minutes) or Melbourne (60 minutes).

This is low cost living at its finest! Minimal utility outgoings with only replacement gas bottles required.

A truly rare and unique opportunity to fully immerse yourself in nature and to live an eco-friendly lifestyle with a low carbon and waste footprint.