29 Hoopers Road, Chewton VIC 3451

Nestling in a hidden valley, adjacent to the Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park, this four bedroom 1980s mud brick and cedar home on a 2.15 acre bush block is an ideal lifestyle property. The open plan lounge/dining and kitchen looks out across the entertainers' deck to the bushland beyond, and is heated by a woodburner and split system benefitting from the mudbrick thermal mass. There are four bedrooms, two with built in robes and one which also doubles as a study, central family bathroom and laundry. Outside, the huge 9x12m studio/workshop with mezzanine, has power, a woodburner and is plumbed with a toilet; a perfect place to create a flexible working or living space. Connected to mains electricity, take advantage of the other green features: solar panels, extensive water tanks and septic system. Only a few minutes drive into the vibrant village of Chewton with its school, shop, pub and pool and 7 minutes from Castlemaine, this classic 'muddie' brick offers seclusion and tranquility.