Magnificent Retreat with Views to The Otways

Brilliantly positioned in an elevated setting commanding spectacular rural views. This superb, architecturally designed, contemporary residence built by Greg Johnstone, is lavishly finished and impressively proportioned. The home offers two expansive living areas, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, study or office, premium kitchen with butler's pantry, patio & decking areas. Impeccably designed with a 6 star energy rating, the home includes many extras such as double glazing, Smeg appliances including 700W oven, 5 burner stove with teppanyaki plate and a dishwasher. A pergola covered with deciduous vines offers shade in the summer and an abundance of light and warmth throughout the winter.
A long tree lined driveway leads to a beautiful low maintenance garden surrounding the home with terracing, expansive lawns, dam and entertaining spaces designed to capture the views. There is also a quaint two bedroom cottage on the banks of the Gellibrand River, offering further income potential as an overnight stay destination or long term rental property.
There are seven well set up paddocks with water & good fencing. The house is serviced by a 100,000 litre water tank and waste water is recycled through a water treatment plant. Additional tanks are located at the cabin and each shed so water will never be an issue.
The property also hosts a four bay machinery shed (15x6m) with workshop. By the house is a double garage (9x6m) with workbench. A stockyard with crush is conveniently located by a second property entrance. The land comprises of top and river pasture for grazing along with 40 acres of natural rainforest and 11 acres of riverfront lease making approximately 91 acres. The paddocks along the river frontage make ideal natural campsites amongst the shady trees. Watch the abundant wild life including wallabies, king parrots, koalas and echidnas. Swim or fish for trout and black fish in the many waterholes and if you are lucky you might spot a platypus.
The property offers privacy and seclusion in unrivalled country surroundings. 20 minutes from Colac, 1 hour from Geelong, 2 hours from Melbourne and close to Apollo Bay, The Otway National Park & Johanna Beach.
Good mobile reception and ADSL2 make it possible to run your a home business and escape the rat race. A great place to bring up a family, become a hobby farmer or use as a weekend retreat. This is lifestyle living at its best.