Barfold
VIC
3444
“Unique Stone Cottage in private 40 acre Forest Oasis”
Sold 24/12/2020 $900,000
Beautifully set at the end of a long driveway and offering complete privacy, is this wonderfully crafted, artisan-built home. Constructed from stone quarried from the site, the energy efficient home combines intelligent design with all of today’s modern comforts to create an idyllic & peaceful oasis.
Set on approximately 40 acres amongst one of the last remaining intact remnant box woodlands in the district, the property features rare and significant native grasses and wildflowers, and serves as a vital wildlife corridor to many native species such as the Sugar Glider, Echidna, Eastern Kangaroo, Black Wallaby and the threatened Brush-tailed Phascogale. The property also features three established dams with abundant native freshwater ecosystems, over 2km of walking & mountain bike trails, with direct access to the adjoining 250-acre Emberton Bushland Reserve.
The home itself comprises of 3 bedrooms, spacious & light-filled open plan living lined with Tasmanian Oak and enjoys views across the district from its elevated position. The kitchen includes a free standing Smeg oven & cooktop, Miele refrigerator and a Rayburn Royal slow combustion stove & cooker.
Completely off grid, working from home is a delight with fast internet available via a roof mounted 4G LTE outdoor VPN router and seamless, uninterrupted power from the 4.5kva solar system with brand new lithium ion 48V battery storage with automatic diesel back-up generator with remote internet control. Water infrastructure is also new and features best in class whole house dual water filter system, delivering spring quality water to all outlets.
Perfect opportunity to escape the city in tightly held Barfold, in the culturally rich Kyneton region, featuring historic townships and renown restaurants, cafes, galleries and wineries, with nothing to do but move in and enjoy!
Only 5 minutes to the Redesdale Hotel, 15 minutes to Kyneton and just over an hour to Melbourne.