99 Bibbys Lane, Garibaldi VIC 3352

Property Details: • Type: House

• Bedrooms: 3 • Bathrooms: 2

Description: Experience the best of country living with this rare 100-acre lifestyle property backing onto Enfield State Forest, where self-sufficiency, modern comfort, and natural beauty blend seamlessly. Nestled in a quiet pocket backing directly onto the Enfield State Forest, this remarkable holding offers a sanctuary of peace and privacy, yet is only 10 minutes from Buninyong and within 30 minutes of Ballarat's CBD. From waking to sunrises above the clouds to watching wedge-tailed eagles soar across the sky, every moment here connects you to the land and its wildlife. Designed for sustainability, productivity, and relaxation, the property provides a complete off-grid lifestyle while retaining the convenience of easy access to town amenities. The warm and inviting homestead is a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom recycled brick home with office/study, built with passive energy efficiency in mind for natural comfort all year round. The bright open-plan living home offers pitched ceilings, stone benchtops throughout, a spacious walk-in pantry, and high-end UPVC double-glazed, argon-filled windows framing uninterrupted views over the countryside. There is a fully serviced two-room outbuilding with water and its own off-grid power, perfect as an art studio, gym, or home office. The robust off-grid power includes 8.5kW inverter, 20kWh battery bank, and 7kW solar array ensuring true independence with minimal running costs (approx. $400 per annum). The extensive shedding and security is impressive with a 25m x 12m lock-up shed with secondary off-grid system, full camera alarm, partial concrete flooring, and an internal workshop/man cave. A reliable water supply to the property consists of 2 x 100,000L tanks, 1 x 80,000L tank (280,000L total), plus 5 dependable dams ensuring year-round water security for animals. 80% of the boundary has been completed with kangaroo fencing, there are fertile pastures with lime, fertilizer and cropping history, and strong productivity potential. 4 hectares have thoughtfully planted to native flora in reserves, attracting birdlife and offering a peaceful space to relax and enjoy nature. The back gate opens to Enfield State Forest, a haven for hiking, motorbiking, horse riding, and mountain biking adventures. Enjoy coffee on the veranda with 180° views of Mt Buninyong, mist-filled valleys in autumn, and endless moments of tranquility surrounded by wildlife. Convenience meets escape only minutes to Buninyong's cafés, restaurants, and pubs, with Ballarat's vibrant CBD within half an hour. A property of this scale and calibre, combining productive land, sustainable infrastructure, and lifestyle appeal, is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Whether you're seeking a private retreat, a working rural enterprise, or a self-sufficient lifestyle for your family, this exceptional holding delivers it all.