Whether its a permanent lifestyle change for you and your family or just a peaceful weekend getaway destination in the fresh country air, this barn-style home in the picturesque Otway hamlet of Kawarren is the ideal place to relax and recharge.
Situated just 15 minutes from Colac and one hour from Geelong, Kawarren means echidna there is every chance youll spot one from your very own back yard.
There is potential to elevate the barns country-style and youve got a great start with an expansive floor plan. A spacious lounge area offers a lovely big wood heater which will certainly be appreciated in the winter months. The rustic timber kitchen features gas cooking on the 900ml cooktop making Sunday roasts a breeze. All this space gives you room to create a family dining area, entertaining area and theres plenty of room for a pool table, games or relaxation area.
There are four bedrooms and the two existing bathrooms have been purposefully designed to be split to provide an ensuite to all bedrooms. Keep this in mind if considering for paid accommodation down the track. Similarly, the expansive upstairs loft could be converted into further accommodation or living space with views out across the treetops. Potential here is only limited by your imagination.
Through the double doors at the west end, you have an undercover patio area which looks out to the back yard and beyond to the nearly three acres of partially cleared land and bush scrub. Theres plenty of room for vehicles with 3 bay garage and two secure parking areas behind roller doors for the motorbikes etc.
Now for the nuts and bolts of rural living, the property is on tank water which is pumped to the house. There is inground septic system and gas supply is via gas bottles delivered from local Colac supplier. There is good Telstra mobile reception in the area.
There is plenty of opportunity to participate in the local community with a strong tennis club, monthly craft market and the vibrant little township of Gellibrand with its pub, general store and footy/netball club is just a short drive away. Given the property is not far from iconic tourist destinations such as the Otway Fly and 12 Apostles, Airbnb accommodation could generate a handy income. To really appreciate all this lifestyle property has to offer you simply need to inspect.
The size of Kawarren is approximately 64.7 square kilometres. There are 2 parks, covering nearly 74.6% of the total area. The population of Kawarren in 2016 was 166 people. By 2021 the population was 189 showing a population growth of 13.9% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Kawarren is 60-69 years. Households in Kawarren are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Kawarren work in a managers occupation.In 2021, 91.70% of the homes in Kawarren were owner-occupied compared with 88.90% in 2016.
Kawarren has 165 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Kawarren have seen a -5.90% decrease in median value, while Units have seen a -33.41% decrease. As at 31 May 2026:
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