Some properties are simply for sale. This one is for safekeeping.

Set across 142* protected acres in the heart of Upotipotpon, this remarkable property pairs a passive-solar strawbale home with one of the district’s most significant remaining pockets of native bushland, including 51.48 hectares protected under a conservation covenant.

Designed to sit naturally within its landscape, the home features thick rendered strawbale walls, warm timber finishes, wide verandahs and generous glazing. Passive-solar design provides year-round comfort, while expansive living spaces, a character-filled kitchen, Nectre Baker’s Oven and stone bath for two create a home of warmth and individuality. A separate one-bedroom studio offers flexible guest or family accommodation, while complete off-grid infrastructure includes a 5.5kW solar system, 21.6kWh battery storage, three 22,730L water tanks and satellite internet.

Beyond the home lies its true legacy. Sixteen years of dedicated restoration have protected critical habitat for rare flora and threatened bird and mammal species.

Crowned by Murphy’s Hill and sweeping views to the Strathbogie Ranges and Dookie Hills, this is more than a country property. It is a legacy of careful stewardship, ready for its next custodian.