Yea, VIC, 3717, Australia

Nutrien Harcourts Yea is honoured to bring you this unique lifestyle retreat. Located in Trawool with direct access into Trawool State Forest bordering 2 sides of the property, this hand crafted, solid Bluestone homestead is the ideal country retreat yet only minutes to Yea and Seymour Townships with a direct Train to Melbourne CBD within 50 minutes The convenience of proximity to the vibrant townships local to good food, welcoming community, and country hospitality. Revel in the area's vibrant local music scene, the iconic Trawool Estate and Trawool Shed only minutes up the road, farmers' markets, and a variety of amenities, all within minutes of your peaceful retreat.

Wind down a quiet country lane on top of a level cut, you'll find this warm and inviting Stonemasons ranch style home, perfectly positioned to take in the stunning views of Goulburn River flats winding throughout Trawool and the Horseshoe Lagoon Flora and Fauna Reserve and Mountain ranges beyond.
The 72.48 Ha (179.1 acre) property is completely self-sufficient with Solar panels to battery power system with generator back up, an abundance of fresh rainwater tanks with a reticulated set up for the house and garden water, a huge open bluestone fireplace and a slow burner kitchen oven "Stanley" that can not only cook your food but also heats the entire home via plumbed in hydronic heating throughout and also heats up the hot water for the home. The entire home is thoughtfully built to reduce all ongoing living expenses going forward.
The home boasts Hand carved Bluestone walls throughout with exposed timed beams and cedar lined ceilings. The Kitchen is a Caterers delight with Stainless Steele Benchtops that are softened with red gum cabinetry and stunning hand made lead light doors with matching light fittings. As well as the Stanley there is also a 90cm gas Stove and oven "Lofra" and a Bosch dishwasher.
The Living and dinning room is open plan to the kitchen and warmed by the ambiance of a magnificent open fireplace, central to the room.
There are 6 bedrooms throughout including a bunk room with loft. The Master bedroom has a separate ensuite. There is a central bathroom plus a laundry / mud room with a drying closet and separate WC.

Below the main home is a double garage with a wine cellar or cool room with direct dry access into the home. The wrap around veranda serves as a passive solar home for keeping the home cool in the summer and provides plenty of shady sitting spots around the entire home.
The Land is steep with levels cut to terrace areas for a well-established orchard with abundance of fruit, veggie garden, a large chicken coop with separate areas for hatchlings, a stunning Gazebo and pergola area with huge wood fire oven. The Garden is a variety of hardy cottage flowers, antique roses and a many native and European trees including a stunning golden Elm. There are 2 main agricultural sheds on the property. The main shed is with power and water with a slow combustion pot belly stove. The 2nd is an open bay machinery shed with 4 bays.
The property has 2 main dams and the rear of the property is native forest.

This is truly unique, private and peaceful, and ideally suits an escape to the country. This property commands your inspection; there is too much to list here. Contact exclusive agents Kerryn Rishworth or Kye Rishworth for more information or to book a private inspection time.