Last Listing description (November 2022)
Enjoying tranquil, off grid, private surroundings and a serene coastal and rural outlook at every turn, this single level intricate eco-friendly designed home is ideally positioned for a quiet self-sufficient lifestyle. This is the perfect place to call home, situated across approximately 86 Organically Certified acres, surrounding hinterland and superb beaches of Walkerville.
A versatile kitchen fit for any master chef. Housing four ovens, two stove tops, electric and gas, plenty of bench and cupboard space with a walk in pantry and family sized laundry for ample storage. A serving window opens out onto the outdoor entertainment area. Cooking with a view of the ocean does not get much better. The outlook is picturesque as you look over the farm and through to Cape Liptrap. Whilst inside, rammed earth walls with incredible thermal mass, vaulted ceilings, floor to ceiling windows and light filled spaces immediately set the scene for a tranquil and easy-care existence. A private main bedroom provides ample space for rest, with a walk-through robe and boasting a light filled timber ensuite sharing a wall of windows into the lightwell, whilst on the western side of the home, two further large bedrooms, second living zone, thoughtfully planned with easy to maintain stylish main bathroom zone easily accessed hot water through a two unit solar hot water system and a gas backup..
Lovingly maintained gardens surround the home and provide a constant flourish of colour and texture. Large raised veggie and herb gardens, established berry patches and orchard gardening made easy with a bespoke greenhouse to start your seedlings. There is a woodfired pizza oven right out the back and a firepit to keep warm under the unobstructed night sky. Reliable, strong satellite internet keeps you connected whilst you are busy with the freedom and fresh air of the country. Savour the outlooks from the deck or wander across to the paddocks, catering for equine endeavours, grazing and a well-established certified organic egg business known as Ruby Hills Organics, there are laying sheds that house 800-1000 chickens approx, with the full infrastructure to house 4000-4500 at peak for sale. The farm comprises of seven paddocks, all electric fenced, five dams including one by a natural spring and solar water pump that feeds a header tank for reticulated water to the paddocks and gardens.
Additional infrastructure includes a large working shed with a separated office area including two rooms, a kitchen, bathroom, and wood heater ideal for office or visitors. Only moments to the beautiful unspoilt beaches of Walkerville, a short drive to Waratah Bay, Venus Bay and Inverloch. Just a two-hour approx commute to Melbourne, this incredible property is complete with an open lounge/living and large rumpus room, a separate home office, ample storage space, double glazed windows, modern woodfire heating along with a sea breeze for natural cooling and Northern sunlight for heating during winter.
Other Property Features Include:
Woodfire pizza oven
Established Herb & Veggie Gardens
• Tilt & Turn Windows