125 Cornwalls Road

The Phone Code for this property is: 73655. Please quote this number when phoning or texting. History Genuinely Unique Property. As you turn into the simple curving gravel driveway, any worries melt away. "You're Home." Created from bare paddocks 44 years ago by original owner-builder (qualified tradespeople as necessary), still in residence. Designed and built to be energy efficient and sustainable from the beginning, this property demonstrates the success of these "before-their-time" dreams and principles. Practicalities 88 - acre (35.612 hectare) property, beautiful undulating gentle Nungurner country. North-facing, adobe ("cob"- "mudbrick" construction - outer walls 30cm thick). Support timbers 20cm x 20cm local hardwood. Windows double-thickness glass (good for insulation, as double-glazing not available in region 44 years ago.) Main Home: 4-bedroom, 1-bathroom, 2 lounge areas. Fully self-contained Flat: 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom. Cellar: below the 1-bedroom flat, with power, light and water connected, easily accessible. 3-bay Machinery Shed 4-bay gated hayshed. - Good stockyards and dual loading ramps, with ample shade and water. - No artificial fertilizer or pesticide use. - Biodiversity principles respected and practised. Property connected to mains power grid - I've chosen not to have Solar Connection/Panels, as due to design of home, power bills are very low. Reverse-cycle air conditioning (1 in house, 1 in flat) ... "just in case", but rarely used. Triple-skinned slow-combustion heater, maintained annually. (Never have to buy firewood). LPG Gas Cooking. Compliant Septic System. School Connections - Primary: 2 excellent Government primary schools within 5 minutes drive. (Nungurner PS and Swan Reach PS) St. Brendan's (Lakes Entrance) and St. Mary's (Bairnsdale) Catholic Primary schools. Gippsland Grammar (Anglican) Primary Campus (Bairnsdale). Secondary: Government Secondary Schools at Lakes Entrance and Bairnsdale. Nagle College Bairnsdale (Catholic), and Gippsland Grammar Sale (Anglican). School buses at end of road. Financial Interesting Facts - Council Rates. Rated as Grazing (Farm) Property. - Primary Producer Advantages available. - No Water Rates Payable (designed to be fully self-sufficient for water and drought-proof from the beginning). - Fully self-sufficient for all timber requirements (fencing/rails/firewood) - Successful small beef breeding operation. - Happy horse home. - Has operated as occasional successful holiday let in past years. Although beautifully peaceful, it's 5 minutes drive from Nungurner Jetty, 10 minutes from Metung, 10 minutes from Lakes Entrance, and 20-25 minutes drive from Bairnsdale. A wonderful place to retreat, particularly in the busy seasons. There are many cafes and restaurants locally, cultural events, and the ski-fields at Mount Hotham and Dinner Plain are an easy 2- 2 ½ hour drive. There are also opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, and generally enjoying the beauty of the area. Good community spirit. There are two airports nearby - one at Bairnsdale, and one at Lakes Entrance. Work from home opportunity, with excellent wifi internet and mobile phone coverage. Inspection By Appointment Only. Disclaimer: Whilst every care has been taken to verify the accuracy of the details in this advertisement, For Sale By Owner (forsalebyowner.com.au Pty Ltd) cannot guarantee its correctness. Prospective buyers or tenants need to take such action as is necessary, to satisfy themselves of any pertinent matters.