185 Roys Road

Budgeree VIC 3870

efficient modern off grid system producing a whopping 6.3kw,
connected to 21 rooftop solar panels that harness the sun's energy,
then battery stored for later use. An underground service cable still
exists and can be reconnected to base load power if required.

However, don't judge this property by its "off grid" status. Rather an
opportunity to live a quiet and unique self-sufficient lifestyle that's
purposely designed and driven by the concept of producing and
preserving its own food in a sufficient and self-sustaining way.
Once considered a radical way to live, the pick for yourself and not
from a supermarket shelf, has become more mainstream as people
look towards cutting household expenditure. And halving household
expenditure is something this home does extremely well. What the
owners have achieved here is truly remarkable. Their seasonal gardens
produce a plethora of fresh organically grown food that's sourced from
a wide variety of stone fruits, berries and just about every known
vegetable. Drought resistant - the property has an ever-reliable
permanent spring fed dam. Large volumes of rain water are captured,
stored in bulk water tanks for later use. Installed gravity fed water
outlets selectively positioned make for easy and effortless watering. A
small permanent mountain stream runs through part of the property.

As for the home? Well, it sits perfectly positioned, elevated into the
beautiful hills of "Budgeree" where the owners are privileged to some
of the most stunning and relaxing views this part of the country has to
offer.

Solidly built, the interior offers you and your family ample space
to congregate or separate. At your disposal is a large kitchen meals
area. With a full Laminex benchtops, doors and draws a walk-in pantry,
in wall double gas oven and gas hotplates, a stainless steel rangehood
and dishwasher means making delightful culinary meals from your
own fresh garden produce easy and effortless. Off from the kitchen is
the large lounge, dining room where your whole family can come
together, kick back and enjoy the views from the big windows that
capture the peaceful rural surround that is "Budgeree"

Sleeping arrangements puts the kids in any one of 3 bedrooms, each
have built in robes, plus at the opposite end the master suite with walk
in robe and ensuite means you are well away from the kids and have
complete privacy.

For all year-round heating and cooling comfort, this home is punching
well above its weight. Take the free-standing cast-iron wood heater for
example. Its dual purpose not only distributes beautiful radiant heat
but also works as a gourmet cooker/oven. And believe us you've never
eaten a roast until you've eaten a roast and all the trimmings out of
this oven. The wood heater will also heat your pots and your billy for
that perfect cuppa. But there's more!
This heater will also provide you
with an alternative low-cost heating solution. Simple but super
effective, the hydronic heating provides warmth targeted to specific
rooms.
Full length, front and rear 6-foot-wide verandahs keep the hot summer
sun at bay, but let in the warmth of the winter sun.

Labor earns reward, and over a 14-year period the very proud and
dedicated owners using their bare hands have toiled the soil, all the
while forging and establishing something very special along the way.
This is an enviable lifestyle folks, that many will seek, few will find and
fewer will follow. There is evidence everywhere of the owners
unwavering commitment to creating an alternative cost-effective
lifestyle.

A large garage includes 3 open air machinery bays and large workshop
area with power and concrete floor.

Your living amongst friends in Budgeree, a community of "good
people" where one another come to the aid of another.
Every Thursday
morning, the Budgeree Hall which is just up the road has a "BudgerTea", which is a lovely time for catching up with your community.

A school bus passes right by the front gate servicing the Boolarra
Primary School, Mirboo North Primary and Secondary Schools.

Travel time is just 25 minutes into the rural cities of Morwell and
Traralgon.