Gordon 52 Callaghans Lane
Totally Self-Sufficient Home, 10 Mins to Ballan Train Station
Situated a 3 minute drive to the Western Highway, approx. 1 hour to Melbourne, 10 mins to the Ballan Train Station and 20 mins to Ballarat is this totally self-sufficient home. Solar passive design, the home features 2.2kw solar electricity system with deep cycle batteries, 5kw SMA inverter generating on average 7kwh per day, offering minimal bills and a quality lifestyle in Gordon.
The approx. 15 square home is 3 years old, featuring three bedrooms, large family bathroom, large open plan dining and family room which incorporates the rustic kitchen with 900mm gas cooking and dishwasher. There is a separate rumpus room ideal for the kids. The home faces north with a veranda on two sides, taking in the scenic views. Further features include R 3.0 insulation in the walls and ceilings, under floor insulation and timber framed double glazed windows throughout.
Services include 50,000 litres of tank water, solar hot water service connected to the wood heater with electric booster if required. There is an onsite waste water treatment system, large spring fed dam (3 mega litre irrigation licence) nestled amongst approx. 4 acres of natural bush, ideal for horses or any rural pursuit. The total land area comprises 20 acres, with approx. 16 acres of pasture with excellent soil and established orchard. An ideal lifestyle property or tree change sitting well back from the road and comes with the benefits of almost cost free living.
Get to know Gordon
Gordon is a rural township 25 km east of Ballarat and 93 km north-west of Melbourne. Once on the Western Highway, it is now a few kilometres south of the Western Freeway. Gordon is situated on the undulating foothills of the Paddock Creek valley, which contains a reservoir and a public park which have several walking and jogging paths to explore.
