20 Wattle Road, Chewton Bushlands, Vic 3451

Circa 1915, this four-bedroom Edwardian home began its life in an ornamental tree-lined street of Surrey Hills. Today, it's a world away from its beginnings, nestled within 6.2 acres of private bushland and offers an off-grid lifestyle.

A 12-minute commute to Castlemaine for retail and amenities, a sweeping driveway flanked by trees leads to the period home, where upon arrival, one is met with a beautifully and lovingly maintained Edwardian gem. The front verandah connects into a central hallway and to the four bedrooms, of which the two largest both feature a period fireplace and surround. The hallway leads to the rear of the home and into the spacious living with dining and an adjoining kitchen. Double doors from the living lead into a formal lounge with an open fireplace and exterior access to the front verandah. The living space features a reverse-cycle unit and a solid wood heater, and the dining has a wood stove and sliding door access to the alfresco area and the spacious deck with elevated views of the surrounding landscape. The kitchen provides a dishwasher, a 900mm freestanding gas cooktop, an oven and a pantry. Servicing the home is a bathroom combined laundry with a bath, shower, basin and a separate toilet. Period details include high ceilings, timber detailing and stained glass windows. Updates include a 3kw solar system with 5.5kva generator backup. This property is on tank water (22,500-litre capacity), bottled gas and a septic tank.

Externally, a 5.7m x 5.3m mudbrick carport and an 8.8m x 5.3m studio/workshop provide additional space, and a 4.1m x 2.7m shed stores the batteries/ generator required to service the property. Surrounded by bushland, a large dam sits within its environment, and a second 22,500-litre capacity water tank services provide additional water storage.

A perfect home base or a weekend getaway, this private, off-grid, and self-sufficient property offers a sustainable lifestyle set within beautiful bushland - a rare find.