Head to the Macedon Ranges if your dream is a country estate with cool climate charm. There really is nowhere like it for both beauty and value for money.
Grand History
In the 19th century Melbourne’s elite built grand estates in the Macedon Ranges. Surrounded by park-like grounds they provided relief from the summer heat and were a prized status symbol. Today Macedon is still prized by people seeking a cool climate escape. Charming villages like Woodend, Kyneton and Mount Macedon serve up wonderful food, wine and art. Natural beauty is everywhere.
Country Dream
Beverly Higgs is living the country dream with her dogs and horses. A keen equestrian, and fourth-generation Woodend resident, Beverly is also a Director at RT Edgar in Woodend. After a slow few years, she says the local market is picking up with more people heading to the Macedon Ranges for their country escape: “Melbourne tree-changers are returning, mostly retirees and young families wanting space and community connection. We are also seeing buyers from interstate, especially those priced out of the Southern Highlands, near Sydney.”
Value for Money
Beverly says the most coveted real estate is around the northern foothills of Mount Macedon. Other high-end pockets include Woodend and Kyneton. And, compared to other regions she says there is great value for money in the prestige market: $2 million is entry level price and will buy a good home on 10 acres; $3 million secures an architecturally designed residence with established garden at Mount Macedon; and $5 million is enough to purchase that grand country estate.
Extraordinary Estates
Mount Macedon, 123 Hesket-Boundary Road
Mount Macedon is dotted with glorious estates. And they don’t get grander than ‘Sanders Wood’, a breath-taking 80-acre property at Mount Macedon near Hesketh which is on the market. With a large French provincial villa set amongst sprawling parkland and manicured gardens featuring a private lake. This is the ultimate country dream. But there are more affordable options on offer.
15 Bailey Road, Macedon
A magnificent equestrian estate on 61 acres of prime countryside with manicured hedges and English trees. The beautiful stable, designed to house 11 horses in comfort, really catches the eye.
13 Coggers Lane, Mount Macedon
Set across more than 1.7 acres of beautifully landscaped lawns and European-style gardens, it delivers exceptional privacy, timeless elegance, and all the space a modern family could need.
40 Koala Drive, Newham
A striking sculpture greets visitors at this 10-acre estate with views over Hanging Rock. This country retreat brims character. Charming garden rooms with old stone walls puts ‘Cedar Rise’ on anyone’s wish list.
If you are interested in buying or selling property in the Macedon Ranges our expert team at RT Edgar is here to help. We have offices in Woodend and Kyneton.
