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Description
We are a retired couple living on a rural property with our 9 year old pet Billy, a lively Border Collie who lives and sleeps outside.
Our 20 acres is part bushland and in the midst of protected, rural conservation zone which boasts an abundance of Australian wildlife including Kangaroos, Wallabies, Echidnas, Wombats and a multitude of native birds including the Powerful Owl.
Our small, rural community of Myrtle Creek is conveniently located between Castlemaine and Bendigo with easy access to Maldon, Harcourt, Heathcote and the many wineries and tourist attractions Central Victoria offers.
Our 2-storey home is both spacious and comfortable. Outdoors there are 2 separate entertaining areas, solar heated pool, Fire Pit, BBQ and Pizza oven.
We are a non-smoking household.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
How best to experience what rural Australian life has to offer and yet so close to historic towns and a variety of new experiences.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
After a year of ill health we are in need of fit and active helpers to assist us in bringing our property back into shape.
This would involve use of a tractor and other farm equipment to assist us with this project.
The help will be to maintain the exterior of the property. General maintenance includes but not limited to the use a whipper snipper to tidy garden edges, drive a ride on mower to cut grass, use a leaf blower to clean paths, use an electric hedge trimmer to trim hedges. Rake leaves, collect fallen bark, branches and sticks off the ground and prepare piles for burn-off. Wood splitting using a hydraulic splitter and stacking in the woodshed.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We offer two, fully equipped queen sized bedrooms with built in robes, (linen and towels provided) which are serviced by a central bathroom and separate toilet. There is also a large open, light filled, living area with TV, fridge, microwave, kettle and pod coffee machine.
The house is centrally heated and cooled and both beds have cosy doonas and electric blankets for the cooler months.
All meals will be provided with any dietary requirements to be discussed in advance.
What else ...
A car is necessary as we are located approximately 20 km from the nearest town of Strathfieldsaye. The area is ideal for hiking, bush walking, cycling, bird watching, and generally enjoying the native flora and fauna.
We are retired Company Directors having moved to this property ten years ago following an extensive real estate career in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth. Good food and local wines are part of our lifestyle and we enjoy sharing with likeminded friends.
Our close family is large and we are comfortable with sharing our home whilst being respectful of others need for privacy.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
We have an abundance of open space and can accomodate any size campervan
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 4 days a week
