37 Kathryn Court, Riddells Creek

Villa LeStrand is situated in Riddells Creek, 25 kilometers northwest of Melbourne Airport on ~2 hectares in the heart of the Macedon Ranges. The property sits 366 metres above sea level and has an annual ‘average’ rainfall of 700 mm. In summer temperatures are often in the 20 – 25º Celsius range and in winter the nights can be as low as -5° with days of 10 – 15°. Autumn and spring bring milder weather.

Established shelter-belts improve the yield of established fruit, berries, nuts and olives and the greenhouse with LED grow-lights extend the seasons’ abundance of vegetables to suit the residents palate.

Three phase mains power and a 42kW solar system over four batteries inside the three car garage ensure the property is Net Energy Zero and well set up, handling 22 kW AC charging of Electric Vehicles and cover mains power needs in the dark months and grid reliability issues occasional in the area. Heating and cooling is delivered by three independent 7 kW and a fourth 5kW DC solar heatpumps that draw minimum AC current from the batteries during the night. Hotwater is serviced by a 500 liter Enermax accumulator tank partially run on surplus solar. Schweigen rangehood and bathroom extractor fans keeping indoor noise to a minimum. A Nectre Mega woodheater with 35kW of heat making is a lovely alternative source of heat and ambience through a central ducted system.

Yard safety comprise of two goat yards, one small holding yard, indoor goat milking area, protected garden room, court grade LED lights, CCTV, automated gate and electric fences, 28 square meters of safe storage by the nut grove, with access to 3-phase power separating yard work from the homestead.

Entertainer kitchen with walk-in pantry, double ovens, induction cooktop and built-in Liebherr double fridge/freezers and a quiet V-Zug dishwasher.

Mount William stones on the driveway to embrace the Tuscan warmth of the Villa Designed and prepared for respectful multi-generational living or domestic Carer’s quarters under the same roof.

Call David today to arrange your private inspection!