First Time Offered in 80 years – Must be Sold
- Recipe for a Relaxed Life
- Start with History & Location
- Add Period architecture
- Add plenty of water & 3 Creeks
- Add fertile soils & Creek Flats
- Add Enormous Gums & Peppercorns
- Add Vineyard Infrastructure
- Combine all on 23.7 acres
- Presto: ‘Vine Hill Villa’ Living

Vine Hill Villa is located in Emu Creek approximately 80 minutes drive from Melbourne CBD and only 10 minutes drive from the Bendigo CBD. Emu Creek is a highly productive tightly held district that was established in the 1800′s and is well known for its diverse range of agricultural pursuits. There are still many descendants of the original founding families in the Emu Creek area. True Testament to the benefits the area has to offer. The picturesque views and rolling landscape when combined with the road networks make this area a favourite with the cycling fraternity. Within a 10 minute drive of ‘Vine Hill Villa’ are all medical services, schools, shopping, restaurants and more. The school bus passes the property. Who would have thought that such a lifestyle was possible?.

Home
Ambrose Lowndes commissioned noted architect Emil Maurmann to design and oversee the construction of ‘Vine Hill Villa’. Emil Maurmann was subsequently engaged by ‘Australia’s Quartz King’ George Lansell as architect on major works at his historic ‘Fortuna Villa’ in Bendigo.
Vine Hill Villa comprises three bedrooms along with a spacious bathroom, informal living area, an excellent kitchen with breakfast bar along with a further formal dining/informal living area and dry cellar. Wide verandas allow space to unwind and enjoy the country air or kick back and relax as you soak in the views across the paddocks. Raking ceilings and feature fireplaces add to the overall feel. In keeping with the era, the home and lay of the land blend harmoniously to create true ‘Country House Villa’ living.

Land
Fertile productive soils when combined with the water supply make agricultural pursuits an excellent proposition on ‘Vine Hill’ as they have done for over a century. Wine production on the property ceased in the late 1800′s and the vines were removed and the property was turned over to the production of beef, sheep, pigs & tomatoes for the next century. Brand new Infrastructure for the immediate planting of approximately 12 acres of vines is in place and the balance of the land is suitable to almost any agricultural enterprise. Furthermore, the history and setting could present opportunity to establish cellar door wine sales and or a farmer’s market style enterprise. Fenced into 9 paddocks the property is bounded by creeks on the southern and northern boundaries. Gently rolling fields from the main entry down to the rear creek flats allow vistas across the entire property from the sanctuary of the outdoor living areas. There is plentiful shedding and old cattle yards.

Water
A 17 ML permanent water entitlement off the Malmsbury channel system along with the 10,000
Litre per Hour bore and 3 ML dam enables watering of all paddocks, vines and livestock. The dam is certainly large enough to paddle a canoe or take a long dip. The residence is serviced by 3 tanks with a 50,000 litre capacity. Axe Creek, Blind Creek & Vine Hill Creek also provide water for livestock and provide natural drainage and swimming holes.

Opportunity
Whether it be to satisfy your desire for a rural lifestyle or to enjoy same with an income stream and potential tax advantages ‘Vine Hill Villa’ has it covered. The opportunity to create a customer focused enterprise or a production focused enterprise and to live in such surrounds is an all too rare opportunity today. An outstanding property in a brilliant location within minutes drive of Bendigo and in commutable distance of Melbourne.

Remarks
Our vendor’s instructions are clear – the property must be sold

Scott McCormick
0409 216 465
03 9829 2916