1285 Bacchus Marsh Road

Set high above the Bullengarook landscape at approximately 480m elevation, Beltane is a rare 157 acre rural estate offering remarkable privacy, sweeping horizons and city views, with the added magic of direct State Forest frontage. The land is genuinely beautiful, with sweeping rolling paddocks, established trees and wide open skies. It's the kind of property that feels a world away, yet remains brilliantly connected to Gisborne, the freeway network, the airport and Melbourne. At the heart of the holding sits a beautifully crafted limestone and cedar homestead, renovated around 10 years ago and filled with warmth, scale and natural light. Soaring pitched ceilings (up to 8m) and expansive double glazed timber windows frame breathtaking outlooks across rolling countryside. The home is designed for relaxed family living and effortless entertaining, offering: * Grand entry foyer with an imposing antique black spiral staircase * Formal lounge with open fireplace and classic bay windows * Statement country kitchen with Rayburn and Aga ovens, marble benchtops, walk in pantry and excellent storage * Four bedrooms including a private master suite with walk in robe and ensuite * Two further bedrooms with built in robes * A distinctive fourth bedroom with its own ensuite, accessed via a spiral staircase sourced from Melbourne's historic Block Arcade * Modern comfort throughout with three split systems, wood fire, plus underfloor heating in the main bathroom and sewing room or study * Indoor solar heated saltwater pool Outside, Beltane opens into an extraordinary lifestyle setting with substantial water, established plantings and exceptional infrastructure for those seeking space, recreation or equestrian pursuits. Highlights include: * Four dams plus a large picturesque - lake stocked with fish. * Seasonal 'Cataract Creek' winding through the property, with two concrete bridges providing access as the road leads to the homestead * Excellent equestrian facilities including two stables and wash down area * Extensive shedding: four bay open shed, workshop with its own fire, plus chicken shed * Established orchard (2030 year old fruit trees) including apple, plum, nectarine, apricot and gooseberry, plus a dedicated hazelnut grove * Raised garden beds ready for a productive kitchen garden Discreetly set back from the road, Beltane delivers true privacy while staying within easy reach of key destinations: * Gisborne 13 minutes (15km) with Calder Freeway access * Bacchus Marsh 28 minutes (21km) with Western Freeway access * Melbourne Airport 40 minutes * Melbourne CBD 60 minutes Beltane is more than a rural holding. It's an elevated, water rich estate with character, infrastructure and a setting that's incredibly difficult to replace. Private inspections are available - contact Elona Jaeschke to experience it for yourself. "Beltane" A premium rural estate for sale in Bullengarook. Disclaimer: All information provided is for general guidance only and is sourced from what we believe to be reliable sources. However, we cannot guarantee its accuracy and do not accept liability for any errors or omissions. Interested parties should make their own enquiries and obtain their own legal and financial advice.