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47, Maxted Drive, Newham, VIC 3442

Artful eco-friendly living amidst majestic Hanging Rock views

INSPECTION GUIDELINES: Access to this exclusive property is by appointment only.

Set against the majestic backdrop of Hanging Rock within the captivating landscapes of Newham, this distinctive residence embodies the principles of sustainable living with a distinct flair for style. Spanning an impressive near five-acre estate, this property has been designed with a keen eye for eco-conscious living, seamlessly integrating modern comforts.

As you approach the home, its thoughtful design, which marries the natural environment with an elegant structure, is apparent. Envisioned by Green Point Design and realised by the craftsmanship of Wild Homes, the abode utilises an array of eco-friendly materials, underscoring a dedication to responsible living and financial sensibility.

The interior reveals an open-plan living and dining room of generous proportions, featuring French doors opening onto a decking area with a northern aspect, ideal for absorbing the area’s natural wildlife and melodic birdlife. The interior also hosts a captivating Italian leather daybed beneath a grand window, offering a panoramic display of Hanging Rock that shifts with the seasons, akin to a living canvas. The kitchen is a rustic yet chic space, with a carefully chosen colour palette and jarrah benchtops. It is equipped with a Belling Induction oven and a butler’s pantry and towering storage cupboards. The open plan kitchen/dining and lounge is warmed with the rustic touch of a Morso Danish wood heater

Sleeping accommodation comprises four bedrooms, and a versatile study that can easily transition into a fifth bedroom, media room, or artist’s studio. The truly special bathroom features Italian porcelain tiles, custom fit granite ,an Aesop stone bath, offering an indulgent retreat next to a large window with views of the starlit sky above the rock.

Distinctive features include a hand-crafted mud brick wall, a Toshiba split system, superior Stegbar glass windows with double glazing in selected areas like the kitchen and study, lofty ceilings and rich chestnut floorboards. Outside provides strategically designed paddocks and shelters for horses or other livestock, complete with high ceilings and automated feeding troughs.

The home is well-planned, with mains electricity and the potential for solar upgrades, taking advantage of the abundant sunlight. Water management is sophisticated, featuring tank water systems and comprehensive irrigation that ensure verdant gardens, as well as ample water for both domestic and agricultural needs.

Situated just ten minutes from the bustling local cafes and eateries of Woodend, and within a comfortable distance to the attractions of Kyneton, the convenience of the Calder Freeway, and less than an hour’s journey to Daylesford, Melbourne, and Bendigo, it strikes a balance

between retreat and accessibility. It is an idyllic setting for creatives, equestrians, or anyone who aspires to a lifestyle in harmony with nature.

This is the quintessential embodiment of what it means to live with consideration for the environment, presenting an artful design within a serene natural oasis. Here, life is not merely lived, it is deeply felt, a sensory journey within a home that is as gentle on the earth as it is nourishing to the spirit.

Quality Fixtures and Lifestyle Features Include:

· 4 bedrooms plus 5th room as library, tv, yoga, studio

· Approx 5 acres

· Extraordinary views of Hanging Rock inside and out

· Unique Radial Natural Edge Weatherboards

· Thermal Mass features : partial double glazing, mudbrick, insulation

· Partial off grid : water tank, infrastructure to plug in generator (not included), septic

· Mains Electricity

· Luxury Bathroom – customized : Aesop egg bath, free standing granite

· Masterchef Oven & Butlers Pantry

· Equestrian | Animal Facilities : Arena, Stable, Tack Room, Shelters, Paddocks

· Interconnecting paddocks, self watering troughs, 2 dams with irrigation, electric fencing. Maintained and efficient.

· Multiple sheds and out houses for storage, animals, studio|workshop

* Please note all buyers inspecting the property are required to provide photo identification on request of the Vendor

Property Features

1 Bathrooms

4 Bedrooms

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