7 Barkers Lane, Elaine is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces. The property has a land size of 2.02ha. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in October 2025. There are other 4 bedroom House sold in Elaine in the last 12 months.
If you're looking for something a little out of the ordinary, this striking A-frame home on a lightly treed five-acre allotment offers the perfect escape from the everyday. Nestled between Mt Doran and Elaine, and only 25 minutes from Ballarat, this peaceful property combines space, privacy and personality.
The expansive two-storey home offers a warm and welcoming feel the moment you step inside. Downstairs, a huge open-plan living area flows directly onto a sunny external deck, ideal for relaxing or entertaining in the tranquil bush setting. The well-appointed kitchen includes a meals area and a walk-in pantry, while the large laundry includes a second toilet for added convenience.
Upstairs you'll find four spacious bedrooms, including two that can only be described as enormous, as well as a central family bathroom and a handy study nook. The unique A-frame design provides character and light throughout, and there is generous roof cavity storage that's easy to access and highly functional.
The original double garage has been converted into a large workshop space but can easily be returned to its original use if needed. This space connects to the main house via a covered breezeway, offering sheltered access all year round.
Outside, the property is well set up for family living and self-sufficiency. Two 7,000-gallon water tanks supply the home, and a dam is available for watering the gardens if desired. The home is connected to mains power, serviced by a septic system with wood fire heating and electric hot water. Children will love the timber fort, and there's more than enough room for them to explore, run, and play freely.
This is a home with a true difference - combining rustic charm with practical living on a rare five-acre parcel of land. Whether you're looking for a lifestyle change, a family retreat, or simply more space to breathe, this property deserves your attention.
Directions: From Buninyong, follow the Midland Highway towards Geelong. Turn left into Blue Bridge Road at Clarendon, then continue over the creek bridge and under the railway bridge. Continue straight onto the gravel, then turn right into Mt Doran Road. When the bitumen begins, turn left into Mystery Lane, then left again into Barkers Lane. The property is the first driveway on the left.
Inspections are a must - properties with this level of character and potential are rarely offered.
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The size of Elaine is approximately 105.7 square kilometres. There is 1 park, covering nearly 0.1% of the total area. The population of Elaine in 2016 was 228 people. By 2021 the population was 232 showing a population growth of 1.8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Elaine is 40-49 years. Households in Elaine are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1400 - $1799 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Elaine work in a labourer occupation.In 2021, 79.20% of the homes in Elaine were owner-occupied compared with 79.70% in 2016.
Elaine has 184 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Elaine have seen a 11.77% increase in median value, while Units have seen a -62.09% decrease. As at 31 May 2026:
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