28 Gittings Lane

Just over an hour from Melbourne, the landscape changes completely. The traffic lights, housing estates and ever-expanding suburbs give way to rolling countryside, native forest and open skies. At 28 Gittings Lane, a private driveway winds through established grounds to reveal a remarkable lifestyle property where space, privacy and self-sufficiency are part of everyday life. Occupying an elevated north-facing position on approximately 5.38 hectares (14 acres), this distinguished Federation-style residence offers something increasingly difficult to find: the ability to enjoy a truly rural lifestyle without sacrificing convenience, comfort or connection. Framed by magnificent gardens and native bushland, the home has been designed for families seeking room to grow, entertain and unwind. Formal lounge and dining rooms provide elegant entertaining spaces, while a generous open-plan living and meals domain forms the heart of the home. The beautifully crafted timber kitchen features stone benchtops, stainless steel appliances, a full butler's pantry and walk-in larder, creating a space equally suited to everyday family life and larger gatherings. A dedicated lower-level recreation room complete with bar and billiards area provides a private retreat for entertaining, hobbies or relaxed evenings with family and friends. Accommodation is exceptionally versatile. The expansive master suite enjoys a walk-in robe and ensuite, while a second ensuited bedroom with adjoining living area offers ideal guest, multigenerational or independent living options. Two additional robed bedrooms and a substantial study complete the home's thoughtful floorplan. Designed for comfortable year-round living, the residence features hydronic panel heating, combustion wood heating, ducted air circulation and double glazing throughout. Two separate 3.5kW solar systems servicing both the home and workshop further enhance efficiency and sustainability. Beyond the residence lies a landscape that encourages a more connected way of life. Established orchards, productive vegetable gardens, a stock and domestic bore, bore-fed irrigation system and picturesque dam support a level of self-sufficiency rarely found so close to Ballarat. A tranquil forest walk meanders through a protea grove and fern gully to Union Jack Creek, while a secluded fire-pit setting offers the perfect place to gather beneath the stars. Infrastructure is equally impressive, including a substantial powered workshop with bathroom facilities, triple garage with internal access and circular driveway that reinforces the property's sense of arrival and scale. Only five minutes from Buninyong's cafés, schools and village amenities, 15 minutes from Ballarat and within easy reach of Melbourne via freeway or rail, this is a property that delivers what many buyers are now searching for: more space, more privacy, greater independence and a lifestyle increasingly difficult to replicate closer to the city. A place to slow down, reconnect and enjoy the rewards of country living without compromise, 28 Gittings Lane represents a rare opportunity to secure a true lifestyle estate in one of regional Victoria's most admired locations. Land Size: 5.38 hectares (approximately 14 acres)