58 Neville Lane
Napoleons, VIC 3352

This exceptional lifestyle property is situated in the highly sought-after area of Napoleons, just outside Ballarat, offering privacy, serenity, and an abundance of wildlife. The property spans approximately 20 acres, combining both treed and cleared land, providing the peace and quiet of country living while being conveniently located only about a 20-minute drive to the center of Ballarat, 10 minutes to DTC, and 7 minutes to Buninyong.

The double-story house was beautifully handcrafted by local artisans and designed by Norwegian architect Elva Johnsson, with construction completed in 2005. The home features spacious rooms with high ceilings and hardwood floors throughout. Each bedroom includes built-in robes, offering ample storage space.

The expansive kitchen is a highlight, equipped with two ovens: an electric 900mm oven with cooktop and an ornate homestead cooker that can operate on wood or electricity. The large island bench provides additional storage and houses the dishwasher. Adjacent to the kitchen is a generous dining and meals area, complemented by a large laundry.

Originally designed as a five-bedroom floor plan, the house was modified by omitting one wall to create a second living area upstairs. There are two bathrooms, one on each floor, enhancing convenience for the household. A 360-degree veranda wraps around the entire house, allowing panoramic views and an abundance of natural light through windows facing every direction.

The property includes substantial shedding, featuring a 21m by 12m workshop with a concrete floor, numerous power points, LED lighting, a security system, and a wood heater. Additionally, there is a 9m by 6m shed, also with a concrete floor, power, and lighting.

A large dam on the property is home to Golden Perch fish and yabbies, attracting various water birds throughout the year. The grounds also include fruit trees, a chook house, and other animal shelters. Native wildlife such as kangaroos and the occasional echidna are frequent visitors near the house.

Water supply is ample, with numerous tanks including an 80,000-litre tank connected to the house and 20,000-litre tanks connected to each shed. A petrol-powered pump enables water to be drawn from the dam and pumped underground to hose outlets located on either side of the house.

This lifestyle package also includes a 4-wheel-drive tractor equipped with a heavy-duty slasher, tipping bucket, carry-all, and a trailer, making it ideal for managing the extensive grounds.

Inspection of this unique property is available by appointment only, offering a rare opportunity to secure a peaceful country lifestyle close to Ballarat.

• Approximately 20 acres of mixed treed and cleared land
• Double-story handcrafted house with high ceilings and hardwood floors
• Three bedrooms with built-in robes (originally five-bedroom design)
• Two bathrooms, one on each floor
• Large kitchen with two ovens and a homestead cooker
• Generous dining/meals area and large laundry
• 360-degree veranda with panoramic views
• Massive shedding including a 21m x 12m workshop and a 9m x 6m shed
• Large dam stocked with fish and attracting wildlife
• Fruit trees, chook house, and animal shelters
• Ample water supply with multiple tanks and petrol-powered pump
• Includes 4WD tractor with attachments and trailer