42 Townsing Lane Amphitheatre Vic 3468

If you’ve been searching for a truly special rural property—one with soul, sustainability, and scope to create income—your search ends here. Nestled in the stunning Pyrenees Ranges, this 100-acre hidden gem is more than a home. It’s a lifestyle and a landscape that will feed your spirit.
Many values here for hobby farmers, lifestyle seekers, eco-entrepreneurs, and those craving a meaningful connection with land and the regional community.

Where History Meets Harmony
Located in Amphitheatre, a historic settlement once on the Cobb & Co line, the name itself reflects the land’s unique topography—a naturally formed, bowl-shaped valley, surrounded by rolling hills and majestic views. This is a place where the past whispers through the gum trees and the future feels wide open.

This home enjoys uninterrupted views stretching across an expansive valley towards Mt Lonarch, the highest point in the Pyrenees Ranges. Look north, and the second-highest peak comes into view. You’re living among giants—natural and historical.

Architecturally Inspired and Immersed in Nature
The house, unseen from any public road, is completely private and nestled in the heart of 100 acres. Even locals don’t know it’s here—close the gate, and you're in your own world.

Inspired by the iconic Australian shearing shed, the home is a great example of rustic-modern architecture. A massive 10m x 25m open-plan living area delivers both grandeur and intimacy, with defined zones that let you entertain, relax, or retreat.

The open-plan kitchen integrates seamlessly with the living spaces and includes:
• Stone benchtops
• Stainless steel appliances
• Butler’s sink
• European 900mm oven

Whether it’s preparing gourmet meals or hosting cooking workshops, this kitchen can do it all.

Accommodation and Functionality
• Main bedroom with BIR and polished timber floors
• Two additional downstairs bedrooms plus a spacious bathroom with claw-foot bath and elegant fittings
• Mezzanine level offering extra sleeping quarters, reading nooks, games areas, and storage
• Dedicated office/studio/craft room—or easily a fourth bedroom
• Large fitted laundry with external access, shower, and WC—perfect for kids or post-garden cleanup

Surrounded by wraparound verandahs, the home invites year-round enjoyment of changing light, seasons, and scenery. Morning coffees, golden sunsets, or a glass of local Shiraz under the stars—this is where memories are made.

Enjoy the heated 3x10m saltwater pool, or keep up with your laps, kept toasty by a high-efficiency heat pump, reaching up to 35°C.

Off-Grid Living – Designed for Sustainability
Every aspect of this property has been thoughtfully developed for resilience, comfort, and sustainable off-grid living.

Key eco-features include:
• Solar energy system (double the size of a typical home system)
• Cash-flow positive electricity for the past 3 years
• Dual heat pump hot water system (split for small or large groups)
• 2 x efficient wood heaters, plus industrial-grade evaporative cooling
• LPG cooking
• 140,000L rainwater storage, drought-proofing house, gardens, and orchard
• Satellite TV infrastructure (unused thanks to excellent 4G connectivity and digital antenna)
• Timber and steel construction for durability and thermal efficiency
• Fire plan and resources in place
The property also includes:
• Productive vegetable garden and small orchard (list available)
• Low-maintenance lawns, perfect for events or games
• 3 dams, ideal for stock, wildlife, and enjoyment
• Separate powered shed/workshop, plus lockable 20ft shipping container

Business or Lifestyle – The Choice is Yours

The property has two titles:
• 80 acres with the main home
• 20 acres in the north-east corner with separate access and easy mains power availability

This configuration opens the door to multi-generational living, group ownership, or future development. You could even sell the smaller parcel to reduce your initial outlay.

Planning approval is already secured for a second dwelling, 400m from the main house. With its own elevated outlook, it’s the perfect site for a guesthouse, second family home, or further accommodation to expand your hospitality venture.

Previously set up as a B&B and now including glamping with a vintage caravan and fully equipped bath/kitchen building with private amenities

Please request the full list of business options, permits and plant & equipment.

Land, Lavender and Livestock
The land is gently undulating, with:
• 2 open paddocks, suitable for ponies, grazing, permaculture, horse riding
• Join the regional growth in Mediterranean climate produce – vines, olives, lavender – or bring your own passions for paddock to plate
• Southern 50 acres securely fenced
• Northern 50 acres of bush and woodland, supporting natural wildlife corridors

Lavender grows beautifully on-site, thought to have been introduced over 150 years ago by Chinese miners during the gold rush. And yes—there’s a very real chance of gold on the property.
Whether you want to farm, run workshops, retreat into nature, or simply live gently on the land, the options are endless.

Connectivity and Community
You’re just:
• 12 minutes to Avoca (cafes, pharmacy, supermarket, services)
• 25 minutes to Beaufort (train and coach to Melbourne)
• 35-40 minutes to Ballarat (schools, healthcare, retail)
• 2 hours to Melbourne CBD or Tullamarine Airport

Amphitheatre itself offers a primary school, CFA, EV charger, post office, rec centre, and sports grounds.

In the Heart of Wine and Wilderness
The Pyrenees wine region is one of Australia’s best-kept secrets:
• 18 wineries within 30 minutes
• Home of Pyrenees Unearthed Festival
• Close to Grampians, Heathcote, and Bendigo wine regions
The area is rich with history, culture, and nature:
• Historic walking tours and gold rush heritage sites
• Silo art, gallery 127, and Booktown Festival in Clunes
• Sovereign Hill, Murtoa Stick Shed, Ararat Ghost Tours
• National parks, bushwalks, and hiking in every direction

Yet many guests say the same thing: “We came for the weekend but didn’t want to leave for the local attractions, or back to the city”

This is more than real estate. It’s your chance to build a new way of life—anchored in beauty, sustainability, and community.

Highlights
• 100-acre off-grid eco-retreat in Victoria’s Pyrenees wine region
• Architecturally designed home inspired by shearing shed style
• Massive open-plan living with mezzanine and 3–4 bedrooms
• Wraparound verandahs and heated saltwater pool
• Cashflow-positive solar system & 140,000L rainwater tanks
• Fully off-grid infrastructure with wood heating and LPG cooking
• Approved second dwelling site with panoramic views
• Two titles (80+20 acres) = flexible ownership or investment
• Luxury glamping setup with repurposed caravan and facilities
• Business-ready for B&B, events, or retreat hosting
• Three dams, veggie garden, orchard, and native wildlife
• Workshop, shed, and storage container included
• Livestock, horses, or small-scale farming ideal in Mediterranean climate
• Rich cultural and gold rush history on and around the land
• Minutes to Avoca, Ballarat, Beaufort, and public transport
• Less than 2 hours to Melbourne or Airport – ideal for weekenders
• Community-minded township with essential services
• Set in one of Victoria’s most scenic, undiscovered regions

Take a trip to visit this wonderful property and truly appreciate all its assets and values for rural living.