304 Blacks Lane Upotipotpon, 3669 VIC

A Rare 142-Acre Conservation Sanctuary - Off-Grid Strawbale Home Among the Grass Trees

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Some properties offer an escape. This one offers an entirely different way of living.

Set across 142* remarkable acres in the heart of Upotipotpon, this unique property pairs a beautifully crafted passive-solar strawbale home with an extraordinarily diverse Australian landscape - from open country and rocky rises to established native bushland and sweeping views towards the Strathbogie Ranges and Dookie Hills.

Sitting quietly within its surrounds, the home has a wonderfully grounded presence. Wide verandahs frame the bush and rural outlook, while thick rendered strawbale walls, warm timber finishes and generous glazing create interiors that feel substantial, comfortable and genuinely connected to the landscape.

Architect-considered and designed around passive-solar principles, the home is warm in winter, cool in summer and filled with natural light. Three north and south-facing sliding doors open the living spaces to the surrounds, while the Nectre Baker's Oven forms a natural heart to the home. A character-filled kitchen, expansive living areas and stone bath for two add warmth and individuality throughout.

A separate one-bedroom studio provides flexible accommodation for guests, extended family, a home office or creative pursuits, with its own sense of privacy among the established surrounds.

Fully off-grid, the property is supported by a 5.5kW solar system with 21.6kWh battery storage, three 22,730L water tanks and satellite internet throughout - allowing genuine independence without sacrificing everyday comfort. A dedicated woodlot provides an ongoing, on-property source of timber and firewood, further supporting the practical self-sufficiency of the property and keeping fuel for the Nectre Baker's Oven readily at hand.

Beyond the home, the scale and diversity of the land are what set this property apart.

More than 48 hectares is held under a conservation covenant, with 16 years of careful restoration and land management already invested into the property. Much of the significant groundwork has been completed through ecological burns, revegetation, erosion control and predator-proof fencing, allowing the next owner to enjoy the benefit of an established, thoughtfully managed landscape rather than beginning a restoration project from scratch.

That work has helped preserve important habitat for species including the Swift Parrot, Barking Owl and Squirrel Glider, while rare grass trees and diverse native plant species form part of a landscape that changes as you move through it. Open country gives way to rocky bushland and denser habitat, creating a property that feels different at every turn.

The conservation covenant forms part of what has allowed this environment to flourish, while the years of work already undertaken mean the property can now be appreciated for what it has become - a remarkable piece of country with an established ecological legacy.

Climb to the top of Murphy's Hill and the full scale of the property reveals itself, with sweeping views across the surrounding countryside to the Strathbogie Ranges and Dookie Hills.
This is more than an off-grid country home on 142 acres*.

It is a property shaped by thoughtful design, genuine self-sufficiency and 16 years of care - offering its next owner the opportunity to simply arrive, settle in and enjoy something truly distinctive.

For Sale $995,000

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