26-28 Days Track, HesketVIC

One of the most exceptional properties in the Macedon Ranges offers the ultimate in comfort, beauty and privacy. Situated on 3.6ha (9.8 acres) on a former camelia and rhododendron nursery there are two separate residences making this an ideal property for an extended family compound, or with the potential for rental income from the second residence. The main architect-designed residence is surrounded by gardens created by Paul Bangay. The sweeping lawns, wide garden beds & classic cool climate garden with new colours and blooms arriving in every season forming a contemporary and luxurious Mount Macedon Hill Station property, only one hour from Melbourne. The Lodge, the second residence, is set in a secluded alcove, not visible from the main residence, and includes two bedrooms, two bathrooms and spacious living and dining areas.

Elegant & contemporary, the main home is north facing and exudes grace & style. Comprising 6 spacious bedrooms (main & guest with ensuite & walk-in robe) and multiple formal & relaxed living zones, the Viridian E-Vantage glass windows & doors that invite the natural light in, while keeping the elements out. The newly renovated kitchen includes a Liebherr integrated double refrigerator, an integrated Miele dishwasher and an Ilve gas stove, rangehood & electric oven feature. The kitchen is an entertainer’s dream with a main kitchen, a separate butler’s prep area and a walk-in-pantry. There are two dining areas next to the kitchen with options for casual family and/or more formal dining options. Adjacent to the kitchen there is an expansive outdoor dining/entertaining space shaded under two beautiful, mature linden trees. The Cheminées Philippe fireplace in the main lounge sits atop a custom designed concrete hearth and provides abundant wood storage. Hardwood flooring provided warmth and comfort in all the main living areas and the main bedroom with luxury New Zealand wool carpeting in the bedrooms.

The main residence provides the homeowner with multiple options for heating and cooling with several separate vented or split systems covering virtually every room in the house. A hydronic heating system is also in place with options for gas or wood boiler heating. The Lodge features three split systems for heating and cooling as well as heated floors in the public living spaces and both bathrooms. The main building includes a mud room, hobbies room, separate laundry and laundry drying room, outdoor secure courtyard and dog-yard, integrated double garage and even an outdoor bathroom. This magnificent property features a solar-heated swimming pool, a tennis court, 44kva generator, deluxe 8mx20m detached shed/garage & electronic security. The house has excellent very high-speed internet via the Starlink satellite internet system with a separate, secure network for the Lodge.

For the ultimate in beauty, privacy and security, the entrance to the property is enhanced with custom designed and hand-built drystone walls by Daylesford landscape artist Richard Vivian and a bespoke solid copper automated gate created by Yandoit metal artist Andrew Klimpton. Voice and video intercoms connect the gate operation to both the main house and the Lodge. The property boasts an excellent water supply with two water licences, a bore (approximately 1,000 litres/hour), garden irrigation system including approximately 285,000 litres of water storage, and domestic rainwater storage (69,000 litres). The beautiful Falls Creek peacefully meanders its way through the property, accessible via several gentle walking trails. Undeniably spectacular, you’ll have to see it to believe it.