Set on a picturesque 20-acre bushland allotment, 85 Phillips Road, Smythesdale offers a rare opportunity to embrace peaceful country living with complete off-grid independence. Located just a short drive from the Smythesdale township, youll enjoy easy access to local shops, cafs, schools and everyday amenities, while still being within comfortable reach of Ballarat for larger retail, dining and services.This charming single-storey weatherboard home offers a welcoming and practical layout designed for relaxed rural living. Inside, the home features two spacious living areas that provide flexibility for family living, entertaining or creating a quiet retreat. The kitchen sits at the heart of the home and connects effortlessly with the dining and living spaces, creating a warm and functional environment ideal for everyday living. A wood-fired stove in the kitchen not only adds country charm but also helps keep the home warm, complemented by a cosy fireplace in the lounge for those cooler months.The home comprises three comfortable bedrooms and two bathrooms, providing ample accommodation for families, guests or those looking for extra space. The thoughtful layout ensures privacy and practicality, making it well suited to a variety of lifestyles.Outdoors is where this property truly shines. The expansive 20-acre parcel of natural bushland offers space, privacy and endless possibilities for enjoying the outdoors, including the ability to cut your own firewood directly from the property. A substantial shedding setup with 3-phase power provides excellent storage, workshop space or the perfect base for trades or hobbyists.Designed for true off-grid living, the property is powered by a 4.6kW 48v solar panel system supported by an impressive 25,000 w/hr battery bank, along with backup generators to ensure year-round reliability. Solar hot water, bottled gas and a substantial 100,000 litre water tank further support the homes self-sufficient lifestyle.This is a unique opportunity to secure a tranquil rural lifestyle property with space, privacy and sustainable, independent living, all within easy reach of Smythesdale and Ballarat.
The size of Smythesdale is approximately 41.0 square kilometres. There is 1 park, covering nearly 35.6% of the total area. The population of Smythesdale in 2016 was 1032 people. By 2021 the population was 1189 showing a population growth of 15.2% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Smythesdale is 50-59 years. Households in Smythesdale are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Smythesdale work in a trades occupation.In 2021, 91.20% of the homes in Smythesdale were owner-occupied compared with 92.20% in 2016.
Smythesdale has 674 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Smythesdale have seen a 2.40% increase in median value. As at 30 June 2026:
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