85 Phillips Road, Smythesdale

Set on a picturesque 20-acre bushland allotment, 85 Phillips Road, Smythesdale offers a rare opportunity to embrace peaceful country living with complete off-grid independence. Located just a short drive from the Smythesdale township, you’ll enjoy easy access to local shops, cafés, schools and everyday amenities, while still being within...

Set on a picturesque 20-acre bushland allotment, 85 Phillips Road, Smythesdale offers a rare opportunity to embrace peaceful country living with complete off-grid independence. Located just a short drive from the Smythesdale township, you’ll enjoy easy access to local shops, cafés, schools and everyday amenities, while still being within comfortable reach of Ballarat for larger retail, dining and services.

This charming single-storey weatherboard home offers a welcoming and practical layout designed for relaxed rural living. Inside, the home features two spacious living areas that provide flexibility for family living, entertaining or creating a quiet retreat. The kitchen sits at the heart of the home and connects effortlessly with the dining and living spaces, creating a warm and functional environment ideal for everyday living. A wood-fired stove in the kitchen not only adds country charm but also helps keep the home warm, complemented by a cosy fireplace in the lounge for those cooler months.

The home comprises three comfortable bedrooms and two bathrooms, providing ample accommodation for families, guests or those looking for extra space. The thoughtful layout ensures privacy and practicality, making it well suited to a variety of lifestyles.

Outdoors is where this property truly shines. The expansive 20-acre parcel of natural bushland offers space, privacy and endless possibilities for enjoying the outdoors, including the ability to cut your own firewood directly from the property. A substantial shedding setup with 3-phase power provides excellent storage, workshop space or the perfect base for trades or hobbyists.

Designed for true off-grid living, the property is powered by a 4.6kW 48v solar panel system supported by an impressive 25,000 w/hr battery bank, along with backup generators to ensure year-round reliability. Solar hot water, bottled gas and a substantial 100,000 litre water tank further support the home’s self-sufficient lifestyle.

This is a unique opportunity to secure a tranquil rural lifestyle property with space, privacy and sustainable, independent living, all within easy reach of Smythesdale and Ballarat.