2 Forestview Lane, Daylesford VIC 3460

This property reflects many of the drawcards of Daylesford. It has always been the place for dreamers and escapists. Over the last 30 years it has been much more about wellness and environmental sustainability.

This is one of the perfect properties that meets people at the future.

Passive solar energy efficient rammed earth home was built by the local specialist 20 years ago.

On 1.26 acres (5106m2) this house block is over 2 titles has 3/4 acre of bush directly adjacent to the Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve. The balance is native garden with a vegetable patch.

Adjacent is a building block part of the original vision for sustainable living. Available for purchase now ($300,000) or to have first option. Ideal for friends or family neighbourhood. This additional 833 m2 provides lots of flexibility - create food production. Or develop further immediately or over time ideal for :

• build eldercare or for o

• build eldercare or for other (semi) dependants
• extended family or friend to build their home and create your own neighbourhood
• work from home studios
• home based business
• B&B or longer term rental income

• The current home has:
All modern self-sufficient sustainability features
• Clear, simple, high quality design with possibility for extension
• Wheelchair accessible.
• Walking distance to Daylesford town centre
• Bushwalking next door

Enjoy immediately:
• 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 toilet (separate from bathroom)
• living space with open kitchen
• entry with laundry
• carport
• shed or studio
• tin roofs
• water piping and electricity into roof space for possible future extension of roof space

Sustainability features:
• passive solar – large windows to the north, east and west
• rammed earth outside walls, inside walls around fireplace
• solar hot water with electric booster
• solar electricity connected to town grid, no battery
• wood stove with hot water boiler
• hydronic heating systems, heating panels in all rooms
• double-glazed windows
• insulated ceilings and roof
• water tanks, 2 x 5000 gallons
• wastewater worm system (renewed fully in 2024), no septic tank, not connected to town wastewater
• volcanic soil for food production
• highest sustainability rating (star 5) when designed and built 2002

The Block TV show is all about luxurious large suburban homes on large blocks of land. The Show recognises the Region’s “lifestyle brand” and is making some effort towards sustainability.

This property is about small is beautiful – it is truly sustainable in its design, construction, management. It’s future is even better where you have the opportunity to further develop now or later. In so doing you can create wonderful spaces and places that reflect your family and the community you wish to create.

The Block TV show is providing a lot of focus on Daylesford for the rest of 2025, and beyond.

Good timing for buyers as the new normal has arrived in the real estate market. Analysts are predicting the next real estate price surge is commencing now with projected 6% increases, and more so in 2026-2027. So good buying is to be had right now.

This property reflects many of the drawcards of Daylesford. It has always been the place for dreamers and escapists. Over the last 30 years it has been much more about wellness and environmental sustainability.

This is one of the perfect properties that meets people at the future.

Bring your dreams and plans and imagination to reconfigure 3 titles over time to create your own oasis close to everything the town provides.