Occasionally a property is placed on the market and it captures your imagination and commands your attention. Walden is that property.
This stunning 180 acre (approximate) holding, situated on the northern slopes of the Otway Ranges and overlooking the beautiful Barwon Valley, enjoys breathtaking views in all directions and reflects a traditional New England influence.
The classic two-storey ridge-top cottage, with its own tower, provides a focal point from which to enjoy the 360 degree panorama. This includes a deepwater lake, three dams, 40 acres of natural bush adjoining the Otway State Forest, and over 4,000 mature olive trees. Walden has been designed to optimise the views and provide a feeling of simplicity, charm and light. Two main orchards and hundreds of ornamental deciduous trees provide glorious New England fall colours.
This property enjoys many practical features. The house is designed to be self-reliant and low maintenance, particularly with the fully mapped underground power supply servicing the house, boathouse and workshed. The extensive fully automated underground watering system is supplied by dams with a storage capacity of over 100 megalitres and supplemented from Brickmakers Creek.
Walden is a simply stunning property. It is located less than 90 minutes from Melbourne and 20 minutes from the coast. The famous Brae restaurant at Birregurra is only 10 minutes away and it is easy to imagine that this property would be ideal for a similar venture.
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