210 Dickies Hill Road

Mirboo North VIC 3871

Designed by celebrated Australian architect & builder Alistair Knox, this home and studio are a testimonial to the pioneer of modern mudbrick homes. Built in the early 1970's, this home features natural materials with large timber beams, slate floors, sweeping verandahs that surround and windows that bring the bush inside. Situated in the beautiful hills of South Gippsland with views across the Strzelecki ranges that are simply breathtaking. Have a look on Facebook "Wallaby Forest".

This rare gem is offered FULLY FURNISHED with all maitenance equipment, including ride-on lawn mower, Honda quad bike, trailer, chainsaws & more.

It comprises of 46 acres (approx.) of undulating to steep in parts, Australian native bush with towering gum trees & tree ferns on it's own secluded rain forest.

With approximately 16 acres of cleared land covered in native grasses with an established unique blend of walnut and chestnut trees scattered about. There is a plentiful supply of water from natural springs feeding to 2 dams and amongst the native forest of trees and ferns is an abundance of wildlife - from lyrebirds and koalas to soaring eagles & local wallabies at the back door.

An opportunity to escape the everyday to your own peaceful sanctuary is here. This amazing property has a lifetime of firewood from fallen trees. There are magnificent walking tracks & is VERY private.

The Home, with its bricked verandahs and commanding views, features:
Open plan central kitchen, dining & living with wood heater
The kitchen masterpiece - an Esse slow combustion stove
Hot water via the Esse in Winter, with solar for Summer
Additional electric oven, dishwasher and walk in pantry
Two bedrooms both spacious, each with their own bathroom & one with its own open fire place.
Externally there is assorted shedding for vehicles, storage & wood
Excellent water storage & supply for house, studio, and gardens

The added self-contained, mud brick Cabin is ideal for extended family living, or perhaps a guest house or weekender bed & breakfast @ $160 per night. The unmistakably strong design and robust construction is all in place ready for the next custodian to put their touch on this craftsman-built studio. The studio will comfortably sleep 4 adults & 2 children. Features include:
A fully furnished, open plan design with kitchenette.
Bathroom with shower, vanity, and toilet.
Upstairs study space or small bedroom.
Stained glass windows featured & a wood heater.

Encompassing the home & studio is an established low maintenance bush garden of native plantings and colourful cottage garden flowers. Within the grounds you'll also find a huge, fully enclosed raised bed vegetable garden, with asparagus and berries amongst the seasonal plantings.

You can see more photos & videos of Wallaby Forest on Facebook.

A true joy is to be found here, a restful place where nature and living come together. Wander the property by bike, foot, or horse, pick some nuts from the scattered trees and meander through the native bush, your very own sanctuary.
The property is located a 5km drive from the growing township of Mirboo North, which offers schools, shops, and sporting facilities. It is only 20 minutes to Leongatha, 40 minutes to the beaches of Inverloch and 1hr 50 minutes to Melbourne.
Opportunities to secure such unique properties are rare.

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