118 Mahon Lane

Set on approximately 20 acres (9 ha) in the beautiful hills of Yackandandah, Victoria this charming solar-passive home offers an exceptional lifestyle opportunity. Surrounded by breathtaking valley and hill views, with Mt Buffalo visible to the south, this quality property is perfectly positioned privately tucked away just 5km from the popular township of Yackandandah and only 20km from Albury-Wodonga. Constructed from a timeless combination of double brick, timber and stone the home blends beautifully with its natural surroundings while providing warmth, character and year-round comfort. A striking feature of the property is a central wall crafted by stonemasons with Castlemaine stone, providing thermal mass. The house has timber cathedral ceilings and full-length picture windows on the north allowing winter sun to filter onto the black slate floor and providing views to the hills beyond. A sliding door opens onto the front paved area and clerestory windows allow for additional light and ventilation. At the heart of the home is a welcoming open plan living area and fireplace set into the stone wall, creating a cosy atmosphere in cooler months. The living space flows to the meals area and kitchen which offers generous bench space, ample cupboards, electric oven and cooktop, slow combustion wood-fired Rayburn stove, large walk-in pantry and secondary pantry/cool room. Floors throughout the home can be heated via a water jacket, attached to the Rayburn stove, that feeds into hydronic lines set into the slab. The property provides all the timber required to fuel the stove and/or open fire. A 6kW solar system with battery keeps power bills to a minimum and the grid is also connected. The home features three large bedrooms, the main with walk-in robe and the remaining bedrooms with built-in robes. The spacious family bathroom has direct access to the main bedroom and features Scandinavian-inspired design with a large deep bath, timber surrounds and walls, freshly tiled shower, timber vanity and toilet. There is an additional toilet off the laundry. A double carport adjoins the home and brick paving surrounds the residence on three sides. A pergola sits over the paved area to the north, nearby there is an outdoor entertaining and BBQ area with views looking toward the Hume Weir in the distance. Expansive lawns and beautifully established gardens of native and drought tolerant plants, surround the home. Mature native and deciduous trees including a dogwood and crepe myrtles - provide shade, privacy and seasonal pops of colour. Adding outstanding versatility is a separate full self-contained Western Red Cedar residence, offering one bedroom accessed by a timber stairwell and a mezzanine in the living area for addition bedding. This space is ideal as a guest retreat, home office, art studio or Airbnb opportunity. There is a wood heater with water jacket for heating water in this space, it also has split system in living area and reverse cycle air conditioner in bedroom. The property also includes a substantial 15m x 8m lock-up shed with concrete floor, power and skillion, plus a swim spa positioned in the skillion area looking out toward the hills and trees. The land is well fenced and divided into four main paddocks, ideal for hobby farming or lifestyle living. There are significant stands of Red Box, Blackwood and Ironbark with natural regeneration in places, weeds have been well managed. Potential for subdivision has been explored and is available - STCA. A permanent spring-fed dam provides ample water for garden and stock there are also rainwater tanks currently approximately 50,000L storage. For nature lovers, kangaroos and echidnas are regularly spotted, recently a koala has taken up residence nearby, bird life is abundant and easily observed. This outstanding property presents a rare opportunity to secure quality acreage with privacy, character and serious sustainable cred in tightly held Mahon Lane, one of the most desirable locations in Yackandandah.