175 Clarkes RoadUpper Plenty VIC 3756
Property Details for 175 Clarkes Rd, Upper Plenty
Last Listing description (May 2016)
A unique property with so much space, charm, character and originality (think Eltham's Montsalvat). Described by visiting children as the 'Harry Potter Castle', you will walk into this home through the grand front entrance and immediately feel relaxed and at home. Never before offered for sale, this is a very special and private place, built lovingly and thoughtfully by the current owners over a 30 year period. Three levels constructed of mud brick and stone on 50 acres of lifestyle living. Recycled materials have been used throughout leadlight windows from a demolished convent in Malvern, church doors from the Goldfields area, windows from an ex repatriation hospital, staircase from the old Geelong Post Office, and much more. Australian style verandas surround three sides of the ground floor and there is a well-developed outdoor entertainment area. Close to Hume freeway and only 25 minutes from the northern suburbs. The local primary school is within walking distance and has an excellent reputation. There are a number of public and private secondary schools with bus transport close by. This is an undiscovered rural gem - so beautiful and so close to Melbourne, Tullamarine and the northern suburbs.
Up to 5 bedrooms with three bathrooms (one with large spa bath) and numerous open living spaces, this could be a large family home, B&B, or multi-generational family home. Beautiful gardens surround the home with views from almost every room. A custom built library houses up to 8,000 books and an underground 5 x 5m wine cellar will house a large wine collection. A wood heater (ample wood can be sourced from the property) heats the ground floor area, as well as two open fire places for comfort and ambience. Two garages will house three vehicles. There is an adjacent workshop area as well as purpose-built areas for a potential studio (currently used as a leadlighting studio) and storage. A four bay machinery shed could accommodate additional vehicles, machinery and /or stock feed.
There is ample wood available on the property to supply the slow combustion heater and two fire places.
Not on town water. Four paddocks, two dams and four water tanks provide huge water supply to house (95,000 litres tank capacity), paddocks and garden. Established vegetable and ornamental gardens with petrol pump driven sprinkler system. Established fruit orchard with drip irrigation. Chook shed located in the orchard for free-range eggs. The paddocks could accommodate your children's horses, a few cattle, or other livestock. The balance of the land is untouched native bush, home to kangaroos, wombats, echidnas and other native fauna. There are extensive walking tracks from the property to the nearby Plenty Ranges and Mount Disappointment State Forest.
This home and property is looking for a buyer who will want to add their own stamp to a magical and inspiring place.
Property History for 175 Clarkes Rd, Upper Plenty, VIC 3756
- 12 Dec 2015Sold for $905,000
- 07 Oct 2015Listed for Sale SOLD BY HARRISON PARKER
- 15 Mar 1978Sold for $30,000
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About Upper Plenty 3756
The size of Upper Plenty is approximately 31.4 square kilometres. It has 3 parks covering nearly 0.4% of total area. The population of Upper Plenty in 2016 was 335 people. By 2021 the population was 415 showing a population growth of 23.9% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Upper Plenty is 50-59 years. Households in Upper Plenty are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Upper Plenty work in a trades occupation.In 2021, 96.90% of the homes in Upper Plenty were owner-occupied compared with 86.70% in 2016.
Upper Plenty has 166 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Upper Plenty have seen a -5.95% decrease in median value, while Units have seen a 10.19% increase. As at 28 February 2026:
- The median value for Houses in Upper Plenty is $792,215 while the median value for Units is $768,314.
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