152 Willy Milly Road, McKenzie Hill, Vic 3451

Beyond the native bush and a dam shimmering with seasonal charm, a long gravel driveway delivers you to something quietly extraordinary: a timber ranch-style residence that stands in quiet harmony with its 4 acre woodland setting.

Step inside to a home that opens with a sense of calm and clarity-where space has been thoughtfully considered and light is part of the architecture. The open plan living and dining zone offers room to gather, unwind or entertain, while a separate meals area flows effortlessly off the kitchen, making day-to-day living both practical and connected. Polished timber floors reflect natural light pouring in through large double-glazed windows, while the soft, neutral interior palette keeps the focus on the ever-changing views outside-bringing the landscape in, room by room.

The galley kitchen offers clean lines and functional beauty-gleaming white cabinetry, induction cooking, and generous bench space ready for family meals or culinary experts. Step outside, and the living continues beneath open skies: a large, covered deck at the front welcomes slow mornings with birdsong, while at the rear, alfresco dining and entertaining come into their own on a north-facing veranda deck overlooking manicured lawn, a vine-draped pergola, and a stone-edged firepit designed for long conversations and stargazing.

The accommodation wing is smartly arranged: three substantial bedrooms, including a main suite that boasts garden views, a walk-in robe, and access to a sleek two-way bathroom. A fourth bedroom or home office offers a considered workspace-separate, but not isolated.

Outdoors, utility is elegantly addressed: a double carport, a large shed with power, concrete floor, wood heating, and dual roller doors-ready to serve as workshop or studio space. For extra storage there is also the garden shed situated beside the veggie gardens and orchard. Sustainability underpins the experience, with solar power and hot water, underfloor insulation, slow combustion heating, reverse cycle air-conditioning, and 50,000 litres of rainwater storage across three tanks.

Located mere minutes from Castlemaine, this is rural living redefined-not remote, but retreat-like. A home for those who appreciate privacy, practicality and quiet beauty.