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When Zane Smith considered the design of his family\u2019s country retreat, the distance from the front gate to the front door was a major factor.<\/p>\n
The fire-resistant, termite-proof fortress in Black Range in Victoria sits on a 32.37 hectare parcel. Its driveway is almost one kilometre long.<\/p>\n
Known as the Boulders Estate<\/a>, the four-bedroom, two-bathroom property is built from 13 40-foot containers and one 20-foot container and is shielded from light pollution and noise.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s a 900-metre driveway from the gate to the house, so by the time you reach the front door, the rest of the world just disappears,\u201d Smith said in a statement to nine.com.au<\/a>.<\/p>\n Related Article Smith, a father-of-three, built the residence with something \u201cindestructible\u201d in mind.<\/p>\n \u201cWe originally built this to be our forever home; a place of total peace of mind where the kids could grow up climbing boulders and spotting the resident echidnas.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cBeing a project manager by trade, I wanted to build something indestructible \u2013 a total sanctuary.\u201d<\/p>\n Despite the property being off-grid<\/a> \u2013 it\u2019s powered by a robust solar and battery system<\/a> \u2013 it features a massive entertainer\u2019s kitchen, a dedicated theatre room and a master suite with a soaking tub overlooking the Grampians.<\/p>\n Smith said other features onsite include three dams, natural rock formations and frequent visits from local kangaroos and echidnas.<\/p>\n Work commitments means Smith uses the property sparingly, with the family gaining significant passive income from the home as short-term stays.<\/p>\n \u201cThe property has been booked for 84 weekends out of 90 \u2013 and generated more than $110,000,\u201d he said, adding that figure is as of March 2026.<\/p>\n The property is 20 minutes from Halls Gap and 15 minutes from Lake Fyans, and a two-hour drive from Melbourne.<\/p>\n It is on the market with Ray White Ararat\u2019s Adam Walker with a price guide of $1,150,000.<\/p>\n This article was originally published by Domain.com.au.<\/a> Reproduced with permission.<\/p>\n Save<\/p>\n You have reached your maximum number of saved items.<\/p>\n![\"Actor](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/51191191d209944058097e8b7303e881c7f50e5f.jpeg\")
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The view from the kitchen.<\/p>\n![\"One](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/a9dd681755d773b577528b21a27721e80e72f954.jpeg\")
One of the two bathrooms.<\/p>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/10fb613daf273c421d4e1dda856d450f3f258629.jpeg\")
The driveway to the property is 900 metres long. It was designed to enjoy the tranquil surroundings.<\/p>\n