Enveloped in serenity on 2.4 acres (approx) with indigenous gardens, native corridors and zoned paddocks, this two-storey eco retreat in the Merricks hinterlands showcases the most heavenly treechange or weekend escape between Port Phillip Bay and Western Port.
Reminiscent of a treehouse, the cedar-clad residence enchants with an adorable open-concept design, mezzanine-style sleeping wing, cathedral ceilings and clerestory windows drawing in the natural light and verdant vistas.
A spacious dining zone with polished concrete floors is encased in walls of windows and glass doors framing the landscape, while a central lounge beneath a soaring two-storey void with boho-rope chandelier is backdropped by a wood fire for snuggly winter afternoons with a good book.
A step down leads to the contemporary kitchen which delights with stainless steel Bosch and Fisher & Paykel appliances, stone countertops, a breakfast bar and a hidden European laundry in this owner-built lodge, which situates the master bedroom with modern ensuite, toilet and balcony upstairs gazing out across the treetops.
A mezzanine walkway spills into a large second bedroom with built-in loft bunk and ample room for a queen bed as well, while a light-filled attic-style home office or retreat above the double garage provides a wonderful space to work from home, write a novel or set up an artist’s studio.
With solar panels, battery backup, grey water system, a well-established veggie garden, chook run and Rota-loo compostable toilet hut, the residence is almost fully self-sufficient and off the grid, as well as teeming with appeal for the lucrative Airbnb market complete with a cubby house, built-in alfresco table, barbecue deck, firepit zone and negotiable powered camping teepee.
Zoned for highly-sought Balnarring Primary School and just 8-minutes’ drive to the village, the property is encircled by award-winning wineries, horse-riding trails and beaches.
Homes and Acreage is proud to be offering this property for sale – To arrange an inspection or for further information, please contact the office on 1300 077 557 or office@homesacreage.com.au
Features:
• Australian hardwood eco retreat
• Light-filled dining area
• Multiple external glass doors
• Cosy lounge with soaring ceiling
• Modern kitchen
• Stone counters
• S/steel appliances
• Cathedral ceilings
• Clerestory windows
• Plantation shutters
• Polished concrete & hardwood floors
• Attic-style home office/studio
• Master with balcony & ensuite
• Built-in loft bed in oversized 2nd bedroom
• Rota-Loo compostable toilet hut
• S/system airconditioning
• Wood heater
• European laundry
• Double garage
• Powered camping teepee (negotiable)
• Vegetable garden
• Chook pen
• Cubby house
• Alfresco deck
• Firepit zone
• Built-in picnic table
• Water tank plumbed to grey water
• Solar panels with battery backup
• Indigenous Merricks gardens
• Native corridors
• 4 paddocks
