The Phone Code for this property is: 30388. Please quote this number when phoning or texting. Interest rates are on their way down & property prices are already starting to increase. New Build Approximate Cost Comparison: Rare 1.38 Ha, 3.3 acres approx. = $700,000.00 Approx. Construction of similar size new home = $1,000,000.00 Approx. New Garage = $80,000.00 Approx. Landscaping = $150,000.00 Approx. ESTIMATE TOTAL = $1,930,000.00 Approx. Sale price is well below replacement cost. NOTE: Viewing only by private inspection. Located on a rare secluded small acreage with undulating northerly views over the low maintenance garden & orchard. A unique self-sufficient & sustainable rural lifestyle with well established Airbnb income. Vline daily train services between Birregurra & Melbourne, Southern Cross train station. Travel time approx. 2 hours. Commuting distances to Lorne & Great Ocean Road (36kms), Geelong (60kms), Melbourne (130kms), Colac (22kms), Forrest (24kms), Deans Marsh (16kms). . As you make your way up the 140-metre-long tree lined driveway you will discover the unique Mount Gambier Limestone home "Montalban". Explore the beautiful low maintenance stablished gardens & fruit orchard before entering the 2 living, 2-bathroom, 4 bedroom plus study home. Situated just out of the main township of Birregurra & across the road from Brae restaurant. The home can be separated into two self contained zones for Airbnb accommodation allowing the owner to live on site while generating extra income. Council zoning / permit compliant for up to 10 guests. This well-designed family sized home with north facing formal & informal living areas allows an abundance of natural light to flood the home, especially during the cold wintery months. The formal open plan lounge dining with open fire place. Prepare your favourite drink in the bult in wet bar, while entertaining in the formal zone. A solid timber barn door separates the formal living zone from the open plan combined kitchen, meals, family informal living zone that extends onto the north-facing outdoor entertaining area. The kitchen also includes a 900mm Smeg Portofino Induction Pyrolytic Stove, Smeg retro dishwasher, solid bluestone benchtops & solid timber joinery. The master zone includes an ensuite & ample built in robes. Both living areas include split system heating & cooling. An established fruit orchard with around 100 trees producing a variety of fruit to enjoy or sell at the local Birregurra Sunday market. Additional features include: • 2.7mt ceiling height & 4mt ceiling height in formal living areas. • Total floor area of house, garage & decks 337sqm, 36 squares. • 4 car garage 12.2 metres x 7.6 metres, plus mezzanine storage & extra- large motorised garage roller door 4.9mt wide x 2.9mt high. • Electric Car Charger 7.4KW Wallbox. • Solar: Fronius Galvo 1.5kw Inverter. • Rainwater storage 112,000 litres approx. • Security alarm & security cameras with phone app remote access. • Holman irrigation with phone app remote access. • Stiebel Eltron heat pump inverter hot water. • Orchard with approximately 100 established fruit trees including mulberries, pears, apples, quince, pomegranate, figs, apricot, cherries, plums, almonds, hazelnuts & walnuts. Additional fruit trees around the house include olive, lemons, orange & lime. • We are open to negotiation of the entire home & garden contents sale (excludes some personal items). • Some businesses in Birregurra include: Pharmacy, General Store, Post Office, Otway Artisan Gluten Free Bakery, Royal Mail Hotel, Birre Grocer with plenty more interesting businesses to explore. • Some clubs in Birregurra include: Golf, Bowls, Cricket, Football, Netball, Tennis, CWA, Arts Group, Men's Shed & Motor Enthusiasts Club. • Birregurra Preschool & Primary school attract many new young families from Geelong & Melbourne. The name Birregurra is derived from the Indigenous word 'burai gurray', or kangaroo camp. Gulidjan and Wadawurrung Country. A rare opportunity for the next custodian to purchase and nurture this exclusive secluded rural lifestyle property. Disclaimer: Whilst every care has been taken to verify the accuracy of the details in this advertisement, For Sale By Owner (forsalebyowner.com.au Pty Ltd) cannot guarantee its correctness. Prospective buyers or tenants need to take such action as is necessary, to satisfy themselves of any pertinent matters.