* Please note, some of the photos shown in this listing were taken earlier in the year.

Whilst often overused in real estate, the word ‘unique’ is the only way to describe this remarkable Hillview property. Circa 1845, the house (affectionately referred to as ‘The Shack’) takes prominence on the hill overlooking Widgee Creek. Originally the timber cutter’s shack, it has undergone extensive refurbishment with careful attention to maintain the character and integrity of the building. It now accommodates 3 bedrooms, a family bathroom and a lovely big open – plan living area with a raked timber ceiling and slow combustion wood heater.

A set of stairs lead to the kitchen where you will be enthralled to find the original timber floor preserved. There’s also a gas cooktop and oven, a large pantry and a dishwasher. Off to one side of the home is a spacious, yet cosy entertainment area with fabulous views to the north east and good access to the fenced pool .

A more recent addition to the property is the self – contained, one bedroom studio. With plenty of room inside and brand new appliances, it makes for very comfortable guest accommodation.

Other improvements include:
- Good post and rail cattle yards with crush and head bail
- 4 bay machinery shed
- 3 x 40 ft shipping containers under roof (27m wide)
- 2 x 40 ft containers under roof (14m wide). Fully enclosed, plans for future workshop
- Double garage with plenty of storage
- Rustic cabin positioned on the banks of the creek

The country ranges from open, cleared creek flats to undulating ironbark ridges; defined as predominantly ‘white’ under the vegetation mapping. An existing PMAV locks in the current vegetation status, protecting the new owner against future changes to vegetation mapping.

The property has approximately 2.2 kilometres’ frontage to Widgee Creek and water is pumped to 2 x 5 000 gallon tanks on top of the hill and gravity fed to the cattle yards, pool and water troughs. This pump on the creek also fills tanks at the house and studio accommodation.

Unsurprisingly, the home and surrounding buildings tend to draw your attention when you visit this property. Its capacity for primary production however should not be underestimated. With such a pretty and secluded setting, this property offers multiple opportunities from a stylish weekender, permanent rural base or innovative agritourism venture.