29 Castlemaine-Maldon Road

Set on a beautifully landscaped parcel with regenerated bushland, this architecturally designed five-bedroom residence offers a seamless blend of passive solar design, self-sufficiency, and resort-style living, just minutes from Castlemaine. Thoughtfully designed to embrace natural light and seasonal comfort, the north-facing living area features soaring 4.2m angled ceilings, leadlight clerestory windows, and sliding doors that open to a wide verandah. The adjoining dining space flows to the south-side verandah, overlooking a citrus grove and orchard. The kitchen overlooks the in-ground swimming pool and features a freestanding Ilve 900mm gas cooktop and oven, stone and timber benchtops, a walk-in pantry, Miele dishwasher, and a mobile island bench for flexible entertaining and extra storage. Open to the kitchen is a second living room with a Scandia Cuisine wood heater and baker's oven, creating a cosy heart to the home. A curved ceiling leads to a library-style office space, featuring built-in shelving and French doors that open to the deck and pool area. The main bedroom suite enjoys high ceilings, clerestory windows, private verandah access, and an ensuite. Four additional bedrooms, each with built-in robes, are serviced by a central bathroom and a well-equipped laundry. Outside, the lifestyle offering is exceptional: > Integrated solar system supporting energy efficiency and sustainable living > Magnesium swimming pool with natural sandstone paving > Expansive entertaining deck with pergola > Fully fenced granitic sand tennis court > Independent studio/guest house with kitchenette, bathroom, a Nectre wood heater, borrowed views of the surrounding landscape ideal for Airbnb or as a private rental > Double garage, large 7.2m x 9m garage with wood heater and workshop, water tanks, and the property is on bottled gas > 15 amp plug (as opposed to the usual 10V in most houses), allowing faster EV charging than a regular outlet > Chook house, greenhouse, pizza oven, cubby house, a large dam stocked with redfin and yabbies, and a seasonal creek > Veggie patch, fruit trees, citrus grove, sultana vine, and berries > Additional features include gas ducted heating, solid fuel heating, partial double glazing, ceiling fans, and newly polished timber floors. Property Highlights: > Architecturally designed passive solar home > Five bedrooms + office/library > Two living areas > Magnesium pool & entertaining deck > Tennis court, studio/guest house, garages & workshop > Extensive gardens, orchard, veggie patch & dam > Sustainable features: integrated solar system, water tanks > 15 amp plug for faster EV charging > Minutes to Castlemaine This property is more than a home; it's a lifestyle sanctuary designed for comfort, creativity, and connection to the land. An opportunity to live sustainably without compromising on style or convenience.