55 Rabbages Road, Yapeen VIC 3451

Only a short drive from Castlemaine, this off-grid three-bedroom home sits within its bushland setting of 46.2 acres (approx). With the State Forest at your front and only one neighbour to the back, enjoy eco-sustainable living with a solar system of 2.7 kw with a battery backup and a 70000-litre water tank in privacy with this secluded escape to the country.

Arrive with views of the surrounding countryside and distant mountains from the front terrace before entering through double doors into the living room with a soaring cathedral ceiling and a Nectre solid wood heater. Open to the dining which has a sliding door to a slate-paved north terrace with an entertainment area including a pizza oven. Adjoining the dining area is the kitchen, which features gas cooking, an under-mount oven, and Caesarstone benchtops. The main bedroom is double-glazed with built-in robes, a picture window capturing the uninterrupted views of the bushland, and double doors to the front terrace. A second bedroom enjoys picture views of the bushland, and stairs lead to a mezzanine study or a third bedroom. A bathroom with laundry facilities has a walk-in shower, vanity and a separate composting toilet.

The property includes a studio or potential guest accommodation, a garage, a wood shed, a chook pen, a dam and wicking beds. The 46.2-acre (approx) private bushland is a wonderland to explore with granite boulders and a rolling terrain.