Andana Executive Country Retreat

Andana Executive Country Retreat offers the ultimate in brand new modern luxurious homestead accommodation with numerous possibilities for escaping to the gateway of Victoria's high country.

The property has a number of unique accommodation configurations that could suit just a couple through to a large group. Depending on the number of people in your group you will be allocated a configuration, but regardless of the number of people you have the exclusive use of the property unless agreed prior to your stay. Taking the entire homestead for a large group stay would be perfect for that corporate getaway, sporting or club team building, family reunions, or just a large group of friends.

Located perfectly to everything and an easy 1 hour 45 minutes drive from Melbourne (approx 130km), Andana Executive Country Retreat can be found on a beautiful 200 acre farm property at the intersection of the Goulburn Valley and Maroondah Highways at Yarck.

Overview
Andana Executive Country Retreat offers the ultimate in brand new modern luxurious homestead accommodation with numerous possibilities for escaping to the gateway of Victoria's high country.

The property has a number of unique accommodation configurations that could suit just a couple through to a large group. Depending on the number of people in your group you will be allocated a configuration through understanding your requirements and budget. However regardless of the number of people, you will have the exclusive use of the property. Taking the entire homestead for a large group stay would be perfect for that corporate getaway, sporting or club team building, family reunions, or just a large group of friends.

Located perfectly to everything and an easy 1 hour 45 minutes drive from Melbourne (approx 130km), Andana Executive Country Retreat can be found on a beautiful 200 acre farm property at the intersection of the Goulburn Valley and Maroondah Highways at Yarck.

So many of you may have heard about or seen the Yarck Hotel's sticker of "Where the Farck is Yarck". Well this retreat is located a minute from Yarck on the way to Mansfield (35mins) and Mt Buller, and ideally located to the water-haven of Lake Eildon (Eildon and Bonnie Doon 20mins plus), Lake Mountain (45mins), Yarra Valley (45mins), and Healesville (< 1hr). The two larger towns close by are Yea (15mins) and Alexandra (10mins). All of which provide endless opportunities to explore the great Australian countryside and doing half day to full day trips to the various attractions, markets, and gourmet food and wine locations.

The property borders the Great Victoria Rail Trail, so bring your Horse or Bicycle and directly access the rail trail. Being located approximately half way along the 134km Rail Trail, for the adventurous and fit you can ride to Mansfield or Tallarook. Or take an easier ride to Yea, Alexandra, or Bonnie Doon. If that is too far, take an easy ride or walk into Yarck and stop at the General Store for a gourmet pie, the Giddy Goat Cafe for a snack and coffee, or a cold drink at the Yarck Hotel.

From November through January, the Cherry factory in Yarck Is open to the public and is approximately 10min walk.

The farm property is a picturesque gently undulating hills filled with trees, wildlife, farm animals, and 5 dams which makes a pleasant walk to explore. Take a walk to back of the property at sunrise/sunset and take in the majestical view of black mountain.

Overall a unique property which will provide a fantastic experience for that country getaway.

Accommodation
The accommodation is a massive, modern Homestead that can be divided into multiple areas to provide for different size groups and budgets. Rest assured, that whatever component you take, the other components will NOT be rented out (unless agreed up-front).

The Homestead internal living areas is a massive 70 plus squares. The wrap around verandah will take this to a huge 110 plus squares. That is well over 1000 square metres. The house will impress with it's size and fit-out.

In order to describe the Homestead and the various living areas we refer to 3 components being:

1. House
2. Apartment
3. Unit

Each component is fully self contained. Details are as follows.


1. House is a very large 45 plus squares of internal living
- Sleeps 8-16 people and ideal for 2-3 families.
- Comprising:4-6 bedrooms plus entertainment room that can also be used to sleep additional people
Bedroom 1 - King Size bed, 50 inch TV, luxurious ensuite and the monster of all walk in robes. and 2 direct access doors to outside verandahs.
- Bedroom 2 - Queen size Bed with extensive built-in robes
- Bedroom 3 - Queen size Bed with extensive built-in robes
- Bedroom 4 - 2 King Single beds with extensive built-in robes
- Bedroom 5 - either a king single or queen mattress can be put in study
- Bedroom 6 - the apartment queen bedroom with ensuite can be configured to be part of the house
- The entertainment room has 2 sofa beds, and another 2 king single mattresses can also be added.
- Kitchen - the ultimate in entertainers kitchen and butlers galley which has to be seen to be believed with the extensive fit out including a luxury Miele coffee machine, microwave, dishwasher, and steam oven. There is also a large Iglive double oven and gas cooktop, and double fridge with water and ice unit.
- Family/Dining room with open plan to Kitchen - with seating for 12-14 along the 3.6m Mahogany dining table (50 inch LED TV and sound bar system in this area). This room opens up on to the 5M wide verandah and separate 6 squares of covered Alfresco outdoor living area with BBQ, bar fridge and wood heater, and very large 10 seat outdoor setting.
- Main Bathroom
- Direct access to massive Laundry with Powder room

2. Apartment - highly sophisticated 14 squares of internal living which would suit 4-6 people. It would be perfect for 2 couples. It is linked directly to the house via a security door, so while independent can also be opened up for a larger group and comprises:
- 2 bedrooms
- Bedroom 1 - King size bed with ensuite and large walk-in robe
- Bedroom 2 - Queen size Bed with ensuite and extensive built-in robes (this bedroom can be configured to the house and locked of from rest of apartment)
- Kitchen - extremely well appointed with oven and gas top cooker, large fridge, dishwasher. and microwave.
- Family/Dining/TV Room opening up onto the 5m wide verandah
- Direct Access to massive Laundry with Powder room

3. Unit - open plan living of 12 squares suit 2-6 people and is located downstairs from the house with private entrance. It comprises of:
- 1 King Size Bed
- Additional Queen or King Single Mattress (2 of each depending on use upstairs) can be placed to provide additional accommodation
- Bathroom
- Kitchen/Dining (with small bar fridge, convection microwave , and electric hot plate cooker)
- Lounge/TV
- Opens up to private courtyard
- The Laundry with Powder room is also accessible via external direct door.

Other features of the homestead include:

1. There is a very large laundry (including powder room) with full facilities
2. Plenty of fresh rainwater so you never run out (360,000 Litres)
3. Extensive anti-bushfire protection sprinklers around and within the compound fed by bore through 2 holdings tanks with total capacity of 100,00 litres
4. Double undercover drive-through carport
5. Undercover parking in shed bays
6. 4 well appointed dog bays - so yes you can bring pets. Note: rules apply and animals must remain outdoors
7. Extensive orchard that you can pick from when fruit are in season
8. Horse paddock - so you can bring your horse. Note: must be booked in advance and fees apply
9. Traditional fire-pit to give that camp feeling.

Being a large farm the main compound offers extensive parking for cars, trucks, boats, and horse floats all with easy access.

If you have any specific requests such as catering, holding a major function, corporate/conference event then please specify request and we will contact you. No request is too big or small.


Apologies: No internet or WiFi access due to location. Though wireless broadband available via most phone networks.