62 Potts Rd, Taradale, is home to Elvis the Weet-bix eating emu.

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Prepare to fall in love with a house near Kyneton featuring a heart-shaped dam and indoor swimming pool offering views of the surrounding countryside.

Named Oronsay, the 6.6ha landholding at 62 Potts Rd, Taradale, is a true rural delight and even has a resident emu named Elvis who enjoys eating Weet-bix.

Cantwell Property Castlemaine director Tom Robertson, who has the listing in conjunction with Ray White Kyneton’s Helen Jens, says a former grain shed has been transformed into a

an art gallery and studio used by one of Oronsay’s owners, a photographer.

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“It’s a really great mix of the lovely light-filled house, lovely grounds, the shedding is fantastic and the pool is amazing,” Robertson says.

Large glass windows in the house’s dining room, kitchen and living room look into the pool room which provides access to a southwest-facing private deck and grassed area.

The 18m-long pool and large glass windows are ideal to enjoy views of the green outdoor vistas.

“I think the owner swims everyday for the health benefits, it’s pretty spectacular to be able to do that everyday,” Robertson says.

“It’s not exactly the Gold Coast here, so to have a heated indoor pool is pretty great.”

Set on 6.6ha, the property is named Oronsay.

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The 18m-long indoor swimming pool boasts green views.

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Upon arriving at Oronsay, visitors are welcomed by a group of silver birches near the driveway that leads to the white-coloured, three-bedroom residence offset by striking black tiles.

Step inside to see the double-storey height entry, a wooden panelled wall and stairs leading to the second level.

The kitchen is fitted with stone benchtops, a dishwasher and an ILVE freestanding gas cooktop including an oven.

Elvis takes a turn about the dam.

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The dining looks out to the pool and the countryside, and is fitted with an ILVE freestanding gas cooktop with an oven and a dishwasher.

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A double-height ceiling and wood heater take centre stage in the living area that provides access to both the pool and a north-facing entertainer’s deck complete with an open fireplace.

For those wanting to work from home, the house’s second level has a sitting room and office.

The main bedroom features a walk-in wardrobe and an ensuite with stone tiles and a spa bath.

Outdoors, highlights include tall oak trees, a 100-year-old shearing shed, paddocks, an irrigated garden planted with roses and formal hedging, raised vegetable gardens and wicking beds.

There’s also a 12m by 24m garage with a toilet, plus water and power connections, and a machinery shed.

Enjoy the spectacular sunsets and sunrises.

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There’s a 10kW solar system with a battery backup, underfloor heating, concrete flooring in the main living areas and ceiling fans.

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Robertson says the property’s paddocks are ideal to run horses, sheep or alpacas, while Elvis will charm any animal lovers.

When Oronsay’s current occupants purchased the house in 2016, the previous owners informed them about Elvis’ love of Weet-bix.

Another bonus is that the house is almost totally off the grid thanks to its 48 solar panels with a battery back-up system.

The town of Taradale is 15-minute drive to Kyneton and Castlemaine, 28 minutes from Daylesford and a one-hour commute to Melbourne.

Oronsay has a $1.735m price tag.

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