36 Hillview Road, Barkers Creek VIC 3451

Elevated and amongst nature, with a rolling landscape, sweeping views of Mount Tarrengower and undulating grasslands, this contemporary three-bedroom passive solar home allows you to create the perfect private eco-retreat on just over 10 acres (approx).

Welcomed by mature gum trees, this corrugated iron-clad home with striking blue timberwork and windows, a vibrant contrast to the surrounding environment, is elevated, capturing the benefits of the views. The home features a north-facing open-plan living with dining and a kitchen, highlighted by a vaulted ceiling with feature beams. Large windows and sliding doors open out onto a west-facing covered deck with a bbq, the perfect spot to watch the ever-changing sunsets down the valley and the local wildlife surrounding the dams. The living/dining space features a solid wood heater, a reverse cycle air-conditioner, cork flooring and external access. The kitchen provides a freestanding gas cooktop (bottled gas) with an oven and plenty of storage. A central hall leads to three bedrooms with built-in robes, and two bedrooms have sliding door access to the north-facing verandah. A bathroom with a shower, toilet, vanity and hydronic towel rail includes a European-style laundry. Design elements of the home are double glazing and hydronic panels throughout, ceiling fans, a 1.5KW solar system feeding back to the grid, fully insulated walls, floors and ceiling, external blinds on north and west, and two concrete tanks 22,500 each overflow into an 11,250 garden tank.

A low-maintenance native garden blends seamlessly into the surrounding vegetation, grasslands, two large dams and rock outcrops. The property features two carports, one with attached workshop/ storage with a concrete floor, power and a toilet. A septic treatment plant supplies treated water for the garden and ornamental trees.

With an active local community network, this eco-sustainable home allows one to live amongst nature with the convenience of a short drive into Castlemaine or Harcourt for retail and amenities. Live life amongst nature; with kangaroos, birdlife and ancient gum trees at your doorstep.