165 Zig Zag Road, Mount Macedon
Tranquil Mount Macedon Retreat offering Space Light and Character
Set privately along a winding, tree lined driveway and immersed in the natural beauty of Mount Macedon, Glen Echo is an exceptional lifestyle property offering a rare sense of seclusion, scale and serenity across approximately 20 acres (7.49 hectares).
Built in 2002 and thoughtfully designed to connect with its surroundings, the home is rich in character and individuality, designed to embrace light and create a seamless connection between indoors and out. Striking floor-to-ceiling double-glazing and expansive window walls invite an abundance of natural light, while framing tranquil garden and bushland vistas from every angle.
Generously proportioned, the home comprises five bedrooms and three bathrooms, offering flexibility for families, guests or multi-generational living. Multiple living zones - including two separate living areas and dedicated dining room/ additional living area - provide both space and intimacy, each enhanced by wood fires that create a warm inviting country ambience complemented by electric panel heating throughout.
At the heart of the home, the kitchen is well appointed with a gas fired Rayburn slow combustion stove, a substantial pantry and extensive storage, perfectly suited to relaxed family living or entertaining. Abundant storage throughout the home is a standout including a walk-in linen cupboard and generous cupboard space throughout.
Timber floors underfoot and soft carpeting add warmth and texture, reinforcing the homes relaxed yet refined character.
The main bedroom is privately positioned on the lower level in its own wing, complete with bathroom and adjoining study. Upstairs, a further four bedrooms and central bathroom branch off the upper-level gallery, where elevated outlooks capture the surrounding canopy and established deciduous plantings, particularly striking through the Autumn months.
Outdoors, the property delivers a complete lifestyle offering. A captivating blend of open pasture, established gardens, and native bushland unfolds across the landscape. Expansive sunlit clearings, orchard plantings and mature trees create a truly picturesque and ever-changing setting.
There is ample pasture for hobby farming, equestrian use or recreation, along with an established orchard, two dams and a dedicated vegetable garden. The surrounding native bushland provides a natural setting, attracting abundant birdlife and native wildlife. A substantial three-bay shed with adjoining undercover area, additional shedding and carport provide excellent infrastructure for trades, vehicles or hobbies. A former tennis court offers scope for renewal or repurposing.
Positioned in the heart of the highly sought after Macedon Ranges, this property offers more than just a home, its a lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to charming village cafes, acclaimed wineries, and weekend farmers markets, all set against a backdrop of cool climate beauty and fresh country air. A rare opportunity to secure space, privacy and an enviable lifestyle all within an easy commute to great local schools, Melbourne Airport and CBD.
