120 Miners Hut Road
chewton bushlands
VIC, 3451

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There's a moment each day when Chewton Bushlands holds its breath. The sun slips low and the sky throws every shade of apricot and mauve across the ridgelines. That's Ukamirra - "sunset" in an Australian Aboriginal language - a fitting name for this stone cottage on a private hilltop, day after golden day.

Set on approximately 7 acres of native bushland, on the Melbourne side of Castlemaine (10 mins away), Ukamirra feels like a Swiss alpine refuge reimagined for central Victoria. Hand laid local stone, a giant old oak on the house platform and long views that roll all the way to Mount Macedon and Mount Franklin.

Inside, the mood is warm and honest. A comfy lounge anchors the home, with a separate kitchen/dining hub for slow breakfasts and long, chatty dinners. There are 3 bedrooms plus a kids' mezzanine for cubby like dreams and a bright bathroom.

Ukamirra runs beautifully off-grid, just as most homes in Chewton Bushlands do. The system is clever, so you can focus on the sunsets, not the switches. The stone keeps things naturally cool in summer with pedestal fans on hand, while winter is well sorted with two wood fires and a hallway gas heater to take the chill off.

Why you'll love it:

• Hilltop position with panoramic views to Mount Macedon and Mount Franklin
• Beautiful local stone cottage with the romance of an alpine lodge and the soul of central Victoria
• Giant oak shading the house platform - breakfast, lunch and dinner outdoors
• Starry-night BBQs, winter firelight and the daily theatre of sunset that inspired the home's name

The details:

• Land: approximately 3.07 hectares (approx. 7.5 acres)
• Heating/Cooling: 2 Nectre wood fires (lounge and kitchen), hallway gas heater, stone construction that holds summer cool, flyscreens throughout
• Power: off-grid system with 4.5 kW Selectronic inverter, 12 x 400Ah batteries, 8 x 200 W solar panels and backup:8 kW diesel generator
• Water: approx. 25,000 litre house tank
• Carport
• Setting: nature reserve along the eastern boundary and a friendly, private neighbourhood

Wildlife are your closest neighbours. Expect kangaroos at dawn, a chorus of native birds and the soft hush of the bush. On hot days, pack the swimming noodles and wander down to Golden Point Reservoir - the locals' lake - just 7 minutes away to float with ducklings and reset.

Ukamirra is a quiet, creative hideaway with proper views and a deep sense of calm. Come late afternoon, when the light softens and the ridgelines turn violet, you'll understand why the name fits like a glove. This is a home for sunset collectors, stargazers and anyone who believes life is better when it's grounded in nature.