143 Walkers Lane Sandon, via Newstead Vic 3462

Set among 16 hectares, or approximately 40 acres of beautiful native woodland, this much-loved 3 bedroom mudbrick house offers a peaceful off-grid lifestyle in the heart of Central Victoria.

Located around 20 minutes from both Daylesford and Castlemaine, and only 7 minutes from Newstead, the property combines privacy, sustainability and natural beauty while remaining within easy reach of nearby towns.

Built in 2000, the house has been designed for passive solar living, with thoughtful orientation to help keep the summer sun out and welcome the winter sun in.

The mudbrick residence sits within a fenced domestic area of approximately 0.7 acres or 0.28 hectares, and enjoys lovely outlooks across the garden, surrounding bushland and one of the property’s two dams.

The land features mature eucalypts, wattles, native grasses and abundant wildlife. A Trust for Nature conservation covenant protects the surrounding native woodland, while allowing a lot of flexibility within the fenced domestic area. The owners advise the covenant is managed on a minimal-intervention basis and provides a substantial reduction in annual council rates due to it safeguarding the decline of native habitat.

Property features include:
• Three bedroom mudbrick house built for sustainable, passive solar living
• Open-plan living area with high raked ceiling, concrete flooring and excellent natural light
• Wood heater with oven, hot plates and hot water jacket as a backup to the solar hot water system
• Galley kitchen crafted from native timbers, plus walk-in pantry
• Large double glazed-windows framing garden, bushland and dam outlooks
• Three bedrooms, including two with built-in robes
• Third bedroom currently used as a study or office, with built-in bookshelves and cupboards
• Central bathroom and separate toilet
• Two versatile artist studios within the fenced domestic area
• 5kW off-grid solar system with backup key-start Honda generator
• Four rainwater tanks servicing the home
• Two dams
• Five raised wicking vegetable garden beds, fruit trees and native gardens
• Watering system supplied from the nearby dam
• Two concrete-floored storage sheds
• Concrete-floored double carport and additional parking space

Internet is currently connected via Telstra ADSL2+, with 5g mobile broadband coverage also available. Satellite internet is also an option, subject to the buyer’s own enquiries.

This is a distinctive rural retreat for buyers seeking privacy, sustainability and a close connection to the natural environment.

With its mudbrick construction, off-grid infrastructure, creative studio spaces and protected native surrounds, the property offers a rare lifestyle opportunity in Central Victoria.