78 Cruits Lane, Muckleford, Vic 3451

Beautifully positioned on approximately 10 acres, bordered by Muckleford State Forest on three sides, this unique property offers two separate dwellings, ideal for extended family living, guest accommodation, or a quieter country lifestyle, just 12 minutes from Castlemaine.

The main residence offers four bedrooms, a central kitchen, separate living and dining areas, and a bathroom. Timber-lined interiors, exposed timber ceilings and large windows create a rustic country character, while the covered patio provides a sheltered space to enjoy the surrounding gardens. 

The home has been comprehensively upgraded throughout, including rewiring electrical circuits, a new water pump and filtering system, new eaves and gutters, a reverse-cycle split system, and a 4.9 kW solar system with 12 kWh battery storage. Water supply is well catered for, with the main residence overlooking a dam of approximately 500,000L, recently cleaned out, alongside two 20,000L water tanks.

A separate, recently completed, self-contained studio offers a second dwelling with a spacious open-plan living area, bedroom, bathroom and walk-in robe, fully independent of the main residence, built with full council and building approval, and powered by its own 4.9 kW solar system with 8 kWh battery storage. 

The studio features a passive solar design, 6 Star energy rating, custom handmade blackbutt doors and hardwood internal finishes.

With Maldon and Newstead each just 15 minutes away, this property presents a rare opportunity to enjoy rural living with the comfort of two well-appointed, thoroughly upgraded dwellings.

Key features
Main residence
•	Four bedrooms, central kitchen, separate living and dining areas
•	Covered patio, timber-lined interiors, exposed timber ceilings
•	3.5kW reverse-cycle split system
•	Four-stage water filtration with UV sterilisation
•	4.9kW solar system with 12kWh battery storage
•	2 x 20,000L water tanks
•	Approximately 500,000L dam, recently cleaned out

Second dwelling
•	Open-plan living, bedroom, bathroom, walk-in robe
•	Passive solar design
•	Fully independent, built with council and building approval
•	6 Star energy rating, double-glazed windows with toughened glass
•	Custom handmade blackbutt timber doors
•	Tasmanian oak hardwood internal finishes
•	4.9kW solar system with 8kWh battery storage
•	40,000L water tank