245 Shellcott Road

Yanakie VIC 3960

Designed and built to lock-up by Swenrick Constructions at the turn of the century (this century that is), the attic-style cottage has a second storey tucked under its high-pitched roof. Opening from the north-east facing verandah, you'll find compact open-plan living, dining and kitchen zone, two bedrooms, bathroom and laundry. Upstairs is the main bedroom (or perhaps a living or games room) with a large dormer window and its own balcony.
Over the past 10 years, the home has been enjoyed by family and friends with not one utility bill! Power is supplied by a combination of wind and solar energy, whereby energy is stored in 1000w batteries and supplied to the home through a 5kva inverter. (Mains power is currently being connected so there'll be a choice). Fresh clean rainwater is collected in a poly tank, hot water is solar heated, and you can stay toasty warm on cool evenings with a Nectre Bakers Oven (a dual function cooker/heater).
Outside, there is plenty of space for a veggie garden and orchard, not to mention Boxing Day cricket matches, and privacy is provided by perimeter plantings of natives which are now maturing. A steel lock-up shed with a concrete floor provides space for storage of fishing rods and surf boards, and there's a building permit for the new owners to add a second verandah outside the French doors, and carport for four cars. There is also plumbing in place for an outdoor toilet and basin.
And if you ever get bored in your own backyard (we don't think it's likely), there's fishing and beaches nearby, and of course, iconic Wilsons Prom. A perfect holiday destination, holiday rental investment, or permanent living alternative with self-sufficiency potential.