An opportunity like no other to secure the ultimate blend of bush retreat and lifestyle. A true "Australian dream" with a rich history that has become available here for the 1st time in nearly 50 years. Only a short 15 minute drive to Geelong and just 5 minutes to the local townships of Bannockburn & Inverleigh, you will be forgiven for thinking you are much further from civilisation as you look out over the 23 acres of established, pre-settler gum forest that dominates the landscape of this exceptional property. With optional town power, the home is completely self-sustainable for electricity with a highly sophisticated network of "Red Earth" solar, with 16kw battery storage (with option for 32kw) offering plenty of power to support heavy-duty tool usage. You will rarely find a set-up that compares. Town water and bottled gas also service the property. The home itself has a highly functional layout that allows all rooms to enjoy vistas out over the lush green landscapes with an open plan living kitchen at one end, a central hall leading to 4 generous sized bedrooms and a huge master retreat with ensuite and two walk in robes at the other end, which could also be considered a sizeable rumpus room. Both ends have wood heaters and the climate is also controlled by evaporative cooling throughout. Timber floors feature in the main activity areas, whilst the bedrooms are carpeted for comfort. At the heart, the elegant contemporary kitchen is the epicentre for activity and entertainment boasting all the modern conveniences including stainless 900mm gas stove, stone benches, huge island / breakfast bar and a large butler's pantry offering an abundance of food storage space. Leading from the kitchen and with convenient servery window that opens to the sunlit conservatory/dining room to the East, is the perfect place for breakfast or watching the sun rise for those early birds. Timber bi-fold doors open this area up to the 10m x 5m alfresco decking creating a seamless transition and an ultimate indoor / outdoor entertainment experience. Another under cover area to the North provides further entertaining capabilities and adjoins a 7m x 3m storage area that provides flexible usage as a rumpus, bedroom or hobbies room. Additional buildings surrounding the home include multiple open farm shedding, 18m machinery shed with mezzanine storage, wood sheds, grain sheds, garages and more. Numerous serviced paddocks, fully fenced, offer flexible hobby farming for horses and a range of other stock animals, whilst 2 dams offer access to your own water supply as well as being a natural attraction for the many local fauna including kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, echidnas, tawny frogmouths among others that inhabit these parts. This is truly a once in a generation offering to secure your own slice of an Australian dream. Contact Dion today to learn more about this amazing opportunity.