205 Hazeldean Road

Just south of Yarragon, where the town ends and the country begins, 205 Hazeldean Road is the kind of property that makes you pause and breathe. Fifty-two acres of flat, productive West Gippsland country, just 90 minutes east of Melbourne. A home built with health and sustainability at its core, from natural materials to an independent off-grid lifestyle that means you're genuinely not reliant on anyone. The result is a property that works as hard as the people who live in it, while offering a quality of life that most only plan for. The 450 square metre residence was built using passive design principles, with longevity at the heart of every decision. Rammed earth walls, cypress shiplap cladding, and spotted gum timber flooring set the tone from the moment you arrive. Soaring ceilings carry through the home, and a generous entry hall with storage makes a strong first impression before the spaces begin to unfold. The layout is thoughtfully considered for the way a family actually lives. A large home office at the entry is well suited to running a business or working from home comfortably. The master suite is a genuine retreat, featuring a walk-in robe, a luxurious ensuite with freestanding bath, floor-to-ceiling sheers, and double doors that open directly to the deck. Three further bedrooms, each with robes, are serviced by a well-appointed main bathroom, with a separate third toilet and powder room off the internal laundry for added convenience. The healthy and cozy feeling of hydronic heating runs through every room, ceiling fans provide summer comfort, and electric security shutters on all windows give the whole family a genuinely peaceful night's sleep. The living spaces are equally considered. A sunken formal lounge with a wood heater and doors out to the wrap-around deck and pool area. A large rumpus and games room sits just off the dining zone. An upstairs studio benefits from an open balcony that offers views of the Baw Baw mountain ranges to the north. Every space has a purpose, and together they give a home of this scale an intimacy that larger homes rarely manage. The kitchen sits at the heart of it all, north facing with bi-fold servery windows that open to the entertaining deck. Granite benchtops, a gas cooktop and electric oven, quality efficient appliances, a generous walk-in pantry, and a Thermalux Supreme slow-combustion wood cooker for heat, hot water, and feeding the home's hydronic system. Adjacent, a generous six metre dining space flows through slider doors directly to the pool and entertaining area. The healthy home credentials run deep. Ultra low-VOC natural ingredient paints and finishes, shielded cabling, and double-insulated windows and doors throughout. The ability to isolate all electrical circuits at night, aside from essentials, means a genuinely restful environment and smarter energy use. For peace of mind, a fully wired security system protects the residence. Step outside and the home continues to deliver. A north-facing entertaining deck looks out across the property with a firepit and BBQ area off to the side for when the evening stretches out. Established veggie gardens speak to the self-sufficient nature of the whole property. The centrepiece is a 12 metre heated pool complete with pool shed, outdoor shower and toilet. In summer, this is where the day begins and ends. The 30 by 15 metre steel shed is serious infrastructure. Five bays with drive-through sliding doors and 3 roller doors, four metre height clearance, a 6 by 15 metre mezzanine in the east bay, and extensive shelving already in place. A 14 kilowatt solar system feeds into 66kw of battery storage, and on-site water capacity sits at approximately 240,000 litres across multiple tanks and a bore. Reliable, independent, and built for the long haul. Beyond the house and shed, the fifty-two acres is divided across seven paddocks of flat, workable farming country with the Strzelecki Ranges as a quiet backdrop. Two large dams, a hay shed, a cattle yard and crush. One property south of the Yarragon township boundary, with the town centre just minutes up the road. Yarragon is well established as one of Gippsland's most appealing small towns, known for its cafes, galleries, and antique strip. A train station with Melbourne services sits within the township and the Princes Freeway runs directly through, placing the city's eastern suburbs within a 90 minute commute. For those thinking longer term, owning 52 acres this close to a growing country town, on the edge of its boundary, is the kind of position that tends to look smarter with every year that passes. Yours to Own. Available via Private Inspection.