18 Bakers Creek RoadMerrijig VIC 3723
Property Details for 18 Bakers Creek Rd, Merrijig
Last Listing description (February 2022)
Sitting on 117.62 acres (approx.), this is more than just a straw bale house, it is a breathtaking lifestyle property that has been perfectly positioned with views of snow-capped mountains. The property has been set up for sustainable off-grid living with a passive solar design and a focus on creating a haven away from the hustle and bustle of it all.
If you are passionate about living an organic, self-sufficient lifestyle, you have all the tools on hand ready to go here. If growing your own food for the table from the organic orchards, veggie patch, olive grove, paddocks and collecting eggs from happy hens all sounds like your heaven, then the Bakers Creek Retreat's grand design awaits your inspection!
[ 99.48 acres wildlife covenant with the balance of 18.14 acres as cleared land backing onto Crown land ]
More reasons we love this property:
- A haven for native plants and wildlife with expansive views of Mt Buller
- Owner-built with 350m2 house size and 648m2 under roof area (approx.)
- Agribusiness or tourism venture? Opportunities to generate income abound
- Perfect to establish a yoga/wellness retreat or just a private sanctuary
- Features an Alan Scott commercial wood fire oven
- Separate, fully equipped commercial kitchen previously operated as Bakers Creek Bakery
- 3 water tanks with 150,000L to supply for the house
- 50,000L water to supply the orchard and gardens
- 9mx9m shed plus 9mx3m carport and garden shed with concrete floors
- Off-grid 4000 watt solar system with 6kw inverter, deep cycle gel batteries and back up generator
- Located in one of Merrijig's most sought-after areas
- Large spring fed dam and Bakers Creek running through the property
- 18.14 acres of cleared land is perfect for some horses or cows
Like most owner builds, there's still some work to be done. Put your imagination to work and add your own ideas or business plan to create something truly special and unique here.
Property History for 18 Bakers Creek Rd, Merrijig, VIC 3723
- 14 Feb 2022Sold for $1,726,000
- 12 Nov 2021Listed for Sale EOI Closes 31 Jan, 4pm - Unless Sold Prior
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0About Merrijig 3723
The size of Merrijig is approximately 157.3 square kilometres. There is 1 park, covering nearly 46.0% of the total area. The population of Merrijig in 2016 was 549 people. By 2021 the population was 721 showing a population growth of 31.3% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Merrijig is 10-19 years. Households in Merrijig are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1400 - $1799 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Merrijig work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 85.00% of the homes in Merrijig were owner-occupied compared with 73.40% in 2016.
Merrijig has 563 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Merrijig have seen a 12.82% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 52.35% increase. As at 30 June 2026:
- The median value for Houses in Merrijig is $726,842 while the median value for Units is $532,226.
- Houses have a median rent of $500.
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