75 Old Sawmill Road

Gembrook VIC 3783

A red brick pillared entry and almost 300 metres of tree fringed driveway guides you to the country style homestead, beautifully positioned to take full advantage of sweeping views from Mt. Worth in West Gippsland to the sparkling waters of Westernport, French island and on to Hastings; the foreground offering views across the valley, and above, Wedge tailed eagles gliding effortlessly on the thermals.

The backdrop to the residence is a great sweep of hill country cloaked with native hardwoods - towering Mountain Grey gums- some of these giants would have been thrusting to the sunlight well before the first white sails were sighted in Sydney Cove. A cool damp gully dissecting the property with its permanent creek and ancient tree ferns provides a cool, green sheltered archway. If you have never seen a 200 year old tree fern, then you are in luck! On the steepest hills, a wild, volcanic area in times well past, a legacy of massive boulders and erratics adorn the hillsides, bedecked in moss and lichen.

For the adventurous soul, the old logging and tramline tracks on the property; remnants from the days of the pioneering timber fellers of 100 years ago provide access to discover this pristine wilderness. The residents will keep a watchful eye out for you- brown wallabies, kangaroos, koalas, echidnas, wombats, big brushtails, the elusive giant possum glider and even the very shy monitor lizard call this place home. In the treetops awaiting sunset are the silent predators of this forest Tawny Frogmouths and Southern Boobooks. What are these mounds dotted across the forest floor? They are the calling card of the lyre bird and you may well be lucky enough to spot a full-grown male performing his dance, with Lyre tail jangling and fully extended.

Positioned on the ridge, the timber clad residence, an eminently comfortable country style homestead offers multiple living areas, six bedrooms, and three bathrooms over two stories, with every room designed to offer views to the ever-changing vistas. The main bedroom in particular, jutting out like the bow of a ship with its second level banks of glazed windows staring intently at shifting weather patterns to the far reaches of Westernport is a sight to behold. On cold winter mornings, from these very windows as dawn breaks, the views through the dawn light reveal the valley in the distance filled with mist, the hilltops like green islands in a sea of white.

A huge farmhouse timber kitchen, informal living area and
glazed dining room, is definitely the heart of the home, with satellite living areas including
billiard room, fully equipped home theatre room, lounge room, sitting room and
office. This is truly an adventure playground of a home!

Located far enough apart from the main residence to offer quiet, uninterrupted enjoyment from each other, a three bedroom, clad sleepout with loungeroom, bathroom and wet bar will provide very comfortable accommodation as a totally secluded Airbnb, for guests or even some lucky independent teens.

If you are seeking diversion after a long day of exploring, there is a 14 metre inground pool, within a verdant pool house, complete with entertaining areas. To add to the ethereal style of the property, of course there is a glazed yurt style yoga retreat, a massive outdoor entertaining room even the workshop areas seem joyfully functional.

This is very special property for those who live, breath, respect and nurture the natural environment to the core of their being. The native bushland areas, protected by a Trust for Wildlife covenant is indeed a blessed sanctuary for both humans and native fauna alike, with exuberant flora and astonishing birdlife in abundance. You will be fortunate indeed to become the new custodians of Banyandah and the astonishingly rich lifestyle with which you will be rewarded. Inspect with absolute confidence you may never want to leave!