Completely out of the box, this extraordinary and eccentric property is positioned on a beautiful parcel of land measuring approximately 29 acres, bordered on three sides by Pilchers Nature Bridge Reserve where birdlife and wildlife abound. Combining the Australian bush with the benefits of Mediterranean produce offered by olive trees and grape vines, the property also boasts stunning views back over the Sedwick Valley.
Through the automatic gates, olive trees flank the driveway, to the left of which you will find Monet's Pond filled with water lilies; turn right and walk through the olive grove past yellow paper daisies to a rise where the views over to Mt Alexander and the Sedgwick valley will take your breath away.
Sitting proud is the Castle constructed from double Hebel bricks maintaining year-round comfort and features four full length peaked turrets connected by crenellations with saw-tooth merlon indentations typical of medieval castles of old.
A fortified entrance to the residence opens to the great room with soaring 22 ft ceilings and reclaimed brick flooring laid in herringbone style. A central timber staircase leads to two mezzanine zones a home office zone and a reading zone, 2-bedrooms and a powder room. Downstairs are the family bathroom, laundry, and kitchen.
The "Keep" connects to the Castle by a breezeway, which also serves as the outdoor entertainment space, and houses a living room, 4-bedrooms, bathroom, kitchenette and mudroom. Overall, the two buildings provide up to 6-bedrooms, multiple living, bathroom and kitchen options.
PLUS there is a fully self-contained, off-grid and eco conscious 1-bedroom BnB with 3kw solar system and compost toilet, located beside the picturesque kidney-shaped dam.
Unique to the property is the eclectic use of upcycled materials creating a rustic charm like no other such as doors and hardware, handmade mosaic wall art in the bathrooms, patchwork tiles in the kitchen and bathrooms, mosaic windowsills, internal feature leadlight window, to name a few, combined with the many original tapestries on display.
The current owners have dabbled in wine making and the olive grove offers the promise of your own olive oil stores. Overall, the property offers enormous possibilities for anyone wishing to live off-grid, sustainably and alongside nature, where you can invoke your artistic side and consider passive income through BnB options as well.
Offering the potential to create the right environment for creativity and self-sustainability in a peaceful setting with stunning views over the Sedgwick valley, the property contrasts neighbouring traditional domestic architecture and characterised by the quintessential medieval aesthetic, allowing you to disconnect from traditional living, connect with nature's elements and enjoy a sustainable existence.
Some extras to enhance the lifestyle:
Ceiling fans and combustion heating to the Castle and gas wall furnace to the Keep
30 recently installed solar panel system in addition to the 27 pre-existing solar system (12kw in total)
Hydro HWS
175,000 litre water tank
2.5 acres grapes under drip feed watering system
50 olive trees in the olive grove, plus those flanking the driveway
2 dams
Solar HWS on the roof, boosted by wood fired water jacket in winter, located in the kitchen
Versatile usage of this amazing and unique property includes art gallery, writers' retreats, art retreats and much more
