This beautifully situated modern country house in the heart of Victoria's picturesque Central Goldfields is just 10 minutes from the lively town of Castlemaine, in an elevated position on 2.6 acres. The house has been carefully renovated, with a big emphasis on energy efficiency. Improvements include double glazing, hydronic central heating, full insulation of ceiling, walls and floor, door draught seals, a 1.5KW solar system and low energy light fittings, resulting in low energy costs. The home features a large north-facing entertaining deck, open plan liv-ing/dining zones with a dramatic red ironbark floor, great bookshelves and storage; a spacious kitchen with European appliances, gas and slow com-bustion cooking; 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, all with good storage and a WIR off the main bedroom. Adjacent to the house is a double carport, and there is also a separate 35'x 20' garage/shed with power. Outside, a fenced herb/vegetable/perennial garden includes 4 large wick-ing beds, while the extensive grounds include established native and Eu-ropean shade trees and shrubs, a superb rockery and further water-wise gardens. There is town water plus 53,000 litres of tank storage connected to garden irrigation. Enjoy low cost, highly stylish and energy efficient living in a special part of the countryside, with both Guildford General Store and pub just 3 minutes away and the many delights of Castlemaine an easy 10 minutes drive.