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Situated within Victoria's Heathcote Shiraz district and featuring opulent off grid living of the highest standard, the 100* acre "McDonalds Lane Estate" is a gently undulating country lifestyle block that awaits your inspection.
THE HOMESTEAD
Located in an elevated position with a commanding 360° view of Mia Mia and Heathcote district, the recently constructed homestead sits on a concrete slab and utilises recycled brick and Colourbond steel. At the midway point of the property, the homestead is orientated to the north and north-west, the home's double glazed windows and strategically placed sliding doors provide calming warmth, dawn through to dusk vistas across the farm.
Spacious, well-appointed and with a natural earth colour palette in keeping with the surrounding countryside, the homestead's interior features a long tiled hallway that interconnects sleeping quarters with the substantial open plan living area complete with cathedral ceiling.
Adorned with natural light, the open plan living area includes a kitchen built for the entertainer, complete with 1,200cm* wide gas cooktop, stone bench tops and an abundance of gentle close cabinetry of the finest quality. A large walk-in butlers pantry doubles the storage capacity for kitchen appliances, cooking utensils, food supplies and other items.
A large central stone bench top divides the kitchen from the dining space, then through to the living area with large glass sliding doors to the verandah that joins the interior of the home with exterior view to the west.
Comprising 3 bedrooms and a study, there's plenty of accommodation for family and friends. Each bedroom includes built in robes, the master bedroom featuring an entire wall of built in robes and beautifully appointed ensuite with toilet.
A large separate bathroom with bath, shower and toilet services family and friends. A large laundry with additional cupboards for storage and a 6m* x 6m* under main roof garage completes the impeccable homestead.
Heating and cooling throughout the homestead is controlled by way of ceiling fans, split systems and integrated ducted heating.
Domestic water is harvested from the roof of the homestead and implement shed and stored in an 80,000* litre rainwater tank. A bore provides stock and domestic water for livestock and gardens and is stored in a 22,500* litre Polymaster header tank that gravity feeds stock troughs.
OUTBUILDINGS & IMPROVEMENTS
A separate machinery shed is located close to the homestead. Built from steel and Colourbond, the totally enclosed and lockable machinery shed features two areas divided by an internal wall. The front area is used for storage of farm machinery and implements (toys for the farm), the rear area provides room for additional storage and houses the farm's Able Kruger 7KVA backup generator.
With self-sufficiency top of mind, 36 roof top solar panels collect energy which is stored using German built SMA solar inverter technology and battery system.
A serviceable set of cattle yards are conveniently located at the front of the property. Fences and gates across the property are generally in good to very good condition.
THE FARM
The 100* acre farm is divided into 6 main paddocks. The front two paddocks left and right of the estate's driveway have historically been used for agistment of horses and finishing cattle. The paddock immediately to the west of the homestead and abutting the western boundary includes a large stock dam. The elevated paddocks to the rear northern boundary feature lighter country and a pleasant shelter belt area with a winter fill creek.
The farm has the potential to carry 14DSE* to the hectare however this can vary depending on pasture management regime and weather conditions. In terms of horticulture, vineyards and olive groves are common throughout the district.
Average annual rainfall is typically 569mm*.
THE LOCATION
Located within proximity to Heathcote, shopping, health and education amenity is conveniently nearby.
With Bendigo just to the north and Melbourne 90* minutes to the south, "McDonalds Lane Estate" is a well-placed and an affordable country lifestyle.
• Heathcote - 10km*
• Kyneton - 30km*
• Lancefield - 31km*
• Bendigo - 41km*
• Melbourne CBD - 121km*
For further information and to arrange a private inspection please contact Aaron Leask on 0438 655 573 or Jason Hellyer, Ray White Rural Victoria on 0403 043 571.
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