9 Gierisch Road, Shelbourne, VIC, 3515, Australia

Looking for a low-cost lifestyle, then this property is for you!
Trees and tranquillity surround this unique large family mudbrick home set on approx 7 hectares (18 acres) of cleared land at Shelbourne.
The current owners saw plenty of mud, sweat and tears during the construction of their character-filled home, but the result is a recipe for relaxation.
Surrounded by verandahs on all four sides, the home has all the insulative, fire resistance, and soundproofing qualities of mudbrick construction, ensuring a constant year-round internal temperature complemented by ceiling fans and two cheery solid-fuel heating.
Accommodation encompasses three bedrooms plus fourth bedroom or study, two bathrooms, a cosy formal lounge, and a spacious open-style family living/dining area and kitchen, all positioned around a unique central atrium with sliding door access on all two sides. It includes a timber-lined ceiling highlighted by concealed uplighting, paved flooring and a corner fishpond.
A long island bench separates the dining area from the kitchen with its electric cooking appliances, beautiful solid timber kitchen cupboards, and benchtops with a generous amount of bench space. The real WOW factor is a chef's dream, a large pantry/storeroom with more cabinetry, shelves, a servery window and double fridge space.
The main bathroom boasts an enclosed shower/bath cubicle, a vanity and storage cupboards with a separate laundry and WC alongside, while outside, you will find a wisteria-covered fernery for outdoor living and dining.
Added attributes include bay windows to lounge, main bedroom and kitchen and attic storage while cork flooring flows through living/dining/kitchen and traffic areas.
If a sustainable lifestyle or reducing living expenses appeals to you - this unique property will allow you to live for very little. It boasts a secure rainwater supply, two dams, solar power and wood-fired heating. Enjoy homegrown veggies, stone fruit from the orchard and various citrus trees while the chooks free-range and fertilise underneath.
Shedding includes a five-bay machinery shed with four sliding doors, power, concrete slab, pot-belly heating, water and workbenches ready for the handyman.
Extras include a double carport, a double garage, a chook shed, a dog run, aviaries and sound fencing with regular garbage collection, mail delivery, proximity to a school bus stop and East Shelbourne Recreation Reserve. A complete lifestyle property and to live a sustainable lifestyle and reduced living costs is an added bonus.
The property oozes warmth and relaxation - it's the perfect place to opt out of the fast lane and save money while enjoying some rural rejuvenation just 13 km from Kangaroo Flat.