453 Yandoit-Werona Road, Franklinford, Vic 3461

Set on approximately 16.5 acres, this extraordinary mudbrick home, lovingly crafted by its owners using 3,500 handmade mudbricks, offers a unique blend of sustainability, modern comfort, and spellbinding charm. The quality property provides a unique opportunity to connect with nature and loved ones. Beyond material luxury, it offers warmth, tranquillity, and a deep sense of home.
 
It's an absolutely delightful slice of real estate, with stone paths leading to the house, large picture windows offering peaceful views, and an earthy blend of stone and timber elements adding to the engaging aura. The outlook promotes a peaceful, feel-good atmosphere. While not a polished luxury retreat, it exudes an intangible, soulful quality enriched by nature's beauty, including birds, kangaroos, and a gentle breeze.
 
The main residence features a spacious living room with a dining room and a kitchen equipped with natural granite benchtops, a high-quality Falcon double oven with a six-burner stove, and a walk-in pantry. The perfect place to preserve home grown ingredients or whip up Maggie Beer style dining experiences. 

The three-bedroom accommodation, plus a loft study, is complemented by a modern family bathroom with a walk-in shower and a separate second toilet. Additional conveniences include a large laundry/mudroom and an alfresco entertainment area with a pizza oven for delightful outdoor gatherings.
 
Stay warm with a Scandinavian Jotul wood fire and enjoy the benefits of solar hot water with gas backup, an upgraded 6.5kw off-grid solar system with 21 panels at 275 watts each, and a backup generator. With no electricity or water bills to pay, this property includes 50,000 litres of water tanks, evaporative air conditioning, and ducted heat transfer into the bedrooms. The property also features two dams with pumps, a solar-powered bore, and a fully fenced 1/4-acre vegetable garden with an orchard of 18 fruit trees and an extensive berry patch for the ultimate in farm to table dining. 
 
A separate 12m x 5m mudbrick studio provides versatile space for work or creative pursuits, while a four-bay lockable shed and a large carport offer ample storage for vehicles and equipment. The magical garden, with a watering system, and the chook house, complete with six laying hens, add to the property's charm.
 
The cleared landscape is perfect for alpacas, sheep, horses, or even a future vineyard. It's ideal for those who wish to create an equestrian arena and bespoke facilities to suit both novice and experienced horsepersons. This is a place that could be transformed into a health, yoga, or artist retreat space for oneself, loved ones, or as a shared enterprise. Raise children, animals, grapes, and food in this nurturing environment.
 
Perfect for families, professionals, artists, and holistic practitioners, it's easily accessible to Daylesford (26 km), Hepburn Springs (22 km), Newstead (19 km), Castlemaine (29 km), and Ballarat (48km). Yandoit Primary School is nearby, along with historical ruins and a community of multi-generational Swiss-Italian residents. It offers endless possibilities, from raising animals and growing food to creating a health retreat, yoga studio, or artist's sanctuary. Of note, Yandoit & Franklinford is steeped in Swiss-Italian history and renowned for its stone and mudbrick homes.
 
- Set on approximately 16.5 acres 
- Lovingly crafted with 3,500 handmade mudbricks
- Spacious living room, dining room, and modern kitchen
- Three bedrooms plus a loft study
- Alfresco entertainment area with a pizza oven
- Scandinavian Jotul wood fire and off-grid solar system
- 50,000 litres of water tanks and two dams with pumps
- Separate mudbrick studio and four-bay lockable shed
- Fully fenced vegetable garden, orchard, and magical garden
- Perfect for health retreats, equestrian facilities, or sustainable living