170 Boundary Road, Maldon VIC 3463

Embrace rural living in this charming three-bedroom circa 1930s period home, nestled on approximately 27.1 acres, just 4 minutes from historic Maldon. This property has the quintessential Australian landscape with a bush setting, rolling terrain, a picturesque dam and a Shiraz vineyard, offering a serene escape surrounded by nature.

The beautifully renovated home features an open-plan living and dining space. Large double-hung windows frame stunning bush views, reminiscent of a Frederick McCubbin painting. The space provides comfort with a solid wood heater inset into a period timber surround and a reverse cycle air conditioner for those warmer months. The contemporary country-style kitchen that overlooks the enclosed vegetable and herb garden provides a 110cm Belling induction cooktop with multiple ovens, a dishwasher, plenty of storage, and an island bench.

The main bedroom has wall-to-wall mirrored built-in robes and large windows framing the view of the dam and vineyard. The second bedroom is light and bright with a high cathedral ceiling, and the third bedroom can comfortably double as a home office. The contemporary bathroom has a walk-in shower, a bath, vanity, toilet, and a heated towel rail. The laundry has external access to the rear verandah. The slate-paved front verandah makes for the ideal spot to relax and soak in the view of the vineyard, dam and ancient gums. The rear patio overlooks the irrigated vegetable and herb garden and enclosed berry and fruit orchard with a kid's playground. Additional details include a worm septic farm for eco-friendly waste management, ceiling fans and partial double glazing, and the property is on town water with bottled gas. Period details include timber flooring, high ceilings, ornate plasterwork and double-hung windows.

The 27.1-acre (approx) property is a private haven with abundant bird life and native wildlife and the ideal property for the wine lover. The rolling landscape includes three large dams and approximately 2 acres of Shiraz PT23 vines. The remote-controlled double garage has an adjoining cellar door tasting room - perfect for wine enthusiasts and entertaining guests. The ply-clad winery room features a bar, a wall air conditioner, and a wash basin.

The low-maintenance garden has an outdoor shower with hot and cold water, steel edging, granite stones, citrus trees and thirty assorted fruit trees, all maintained through Wi-Fi-controlled irrigation. Nestled within the vines is a cottage that awaits restoration, perfect for transforming into an off-grid Airbnb retreat. Additional amenities include a 12.2m x 6.1m machinery shed, a 20ft buried shipping container and a 95,000-litre water tank.

Heybridge Estate allows you to embrace the serenity of rural living just minutes from Maldon. Castlemaine and Bendigo are a short drive away for additional retail, amenities and the train service to Melbourne. Boasting a stunning Australian landscape in a bush setting and a Shiraz vineyard, this property provides endless opportunities for both work and home life.