Welcome to "WANNADOO"
Up here, on the high side of McGlashans Road, time feels slower. The wind carries a different sound. The sun stays longer on the veranda. It's the kind of place you notice immediately, not for how it looks (though it has its own authentic appeal), but for how it feels.
This sandstone homestead isn't just about acreage or infrastructure; it's about a different way of life. Perched on a gently rising 25-acre block, this is where your world expands. From every room, the elevated views spill out across rolling country — a daily reminder of why people leave the city and never look back.
Built for real family life, the home curves in a U-shape around a private enclosed courtyard, providing multiple living zones, natural light, and a connection to the outdoors. Five generous bedrooms mean space for guests, teenagers, or multi-generational living. The wide veranda stretches out like arms around the house, making it feel wrapped in calm.
But this isn't just a retreat — it's a working property, with features that make it truly functional. A huge 12m x 7m shed features a proper office and full bathroom — whether you're a tradesperson, hobby farmer with lots of toys or just need a dedicated workspace, this is set up and ready. There's water security with over 100,000 litres (30,000 gals) in tanks, a spring-fed dam, plus stockyards, a loading ramp, a dog kennel, and more.
And yet, it's only 5 minutes to the primary school, a few minutes more to Kangaroo Flat or Bendigo, and close enough to Melbourne to maintain a client base or visit family without sacrificing serenity.
Some properties give you land. Others give you a lifestyle. This one gives you both — and the freedom to build the kind of life you actually want.
Key Highlights
Elevated 10.34 Ha (25-acre) lifestyle block with panoramic views
Solid sandstone homestead with a wide veranda and an enclosed central courtyard
5 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, multiple living areas
6.6kw solar system
Huge shed with mezzanine, office & full bathroom — ideal for trades/home business
Reliable water (tank + spring-fed dam), plus full infrastructure for hobby farming
Zoned for Lockwood South PS, Crusoe Secondary — bus pick-up nearby
Location Advantages
Lockwood South/Shelbourne remains one of the most tightly held rural communities in Greater Bendigo — just outside the reach of suburban sprawl, but close enough to schools, cafes and healthcare to stay connected. The land here is more generous, the views more open, the properties more purposeful.
Mark O'Shea
"I rarely see a lifestyle property that balances authenticity, elevation, usable land, and this level of shedding infrastructure. It's ideal for anyone needing a base to live, work, and thrive. Tree-changers, tradies, family buyers, farmer downsizers — this speaks to all of them."
For more information or to schedule a private inspection, call me on 0437 745 726.
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