ROME, The best mudbrick home we have seen. Located at Black Range, The Ultimate Off-Grid Sanctuary

The Ultimate Off-Grid Sanctuary
Black Range Road Bega.
Price $1,250,000
Certainly one of the best mudbrick homes and lifestyle properties we have ever seen.
If you’ve ever dreamed of a truly self-sufficient lifestyle without sacrificing modern comfort, this handcrafted off-grid retreat is the perfect blend of sustainability, luxury, and practicality. Designed with energy efficiency and off-grid living in mind, this home offers absolute independence while being just 10 minutes from Bega. With minimal ongoing costs, limitless natural resources, and an unparalleled connection to nature, this is the future of living

Every inch of this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home with an additional toilet radiates warmth and character. Thoughtfully designed, it blends modern convenience with rustic charm, featuring handcrafted cabinetry and stunning timberwork. Named Rome, this property ‘wasn’t built in a day’, it was handcrafted with love over a period of years by the original owner/builder.
Kitchen: The centrepiece of the home, with exquisite yellow stringybark benchtops and cabinetry milled from the property, a Spanish stone bench top, a walk-through pantry, and Australian-made brushed brass sinks and tapware. Includes 1yr old - LG Dishwasher.
Living & Dining: A stone chimney houses the Esse Ironheart and Nectre heater, keeping the home cozy through winter. Massive double-glazed picture windows frame breathtaking views of the large, clear dam.
Bedrooms: Three beautifully designed rooms, two with built-in robes and serene outlooks.
Bathrooms: Main is luxuriously appointed with a double walk-in shower, bath, and brushed brass tapware. The built-in window planters and stunning view make every bath an experience in itself. The ensuite
100% Off-Grid & Self-Sufficient
Power: A professionally installed, stand-alone $28,000 solar system provides all the electricity a modern household requires, running everything from an electric fridge to computers, hairdryers, and washing machines. Includes:
4 x 48V/4KWh LiFePo Battery Modules (16KWh Battery Bank)
12 x Hyundai 390W Solar Panels
Victron MPPT Smart Controller System
Victron Inverter 48V/5000VA/35Amp (4KW system)
2 x Generator Back-up Systems
Water: Fully independent water supply with crystal-clear rainwater for drinking and dam water for household use and gardens.
22,500L rainwater tank (gravity-fed to the house)
10,000L dam water tank (gravity-fed)
Hot water via solar tubes or a wetback wood stove, with gas backup
Septic: Ingeniously designed composting toilet saves 18,000L of water per year, with no odor and high efficiency. Two additional modern flushable toilets in the main bathroom and ensuite ensure convenience.
Eco-Designed for Comfort & Efficiency
Built with sustainability at its core, this steel-framed mud-brick home is a masterclass in passive solar design.
Thermal Mass & Passive Heating: The mud-brick construction and insulated ceilings store warmth in winter and keep the house cool in summer. Strategically placed clerestory windows allow maximum light and ventilation.
Heating & Cooling:
Two indoor wood heaters: British-made Esse Ironheart (oven, stove, hot water wetback, and heater in one) & Australian-made Nectre slow combustion fire.
Double-glazed windows throughout.
Ceiling fans in main living areas and bedrooms.
Flyscreens and security doors for natural airflow.
40 Acres of Tranquility & Adventure
Large, deep dam for swimming with jetty & diving board – an idyllic summer escape!
Extensive shedding: 4-bay machinery shed, lock-up tool shed, workshop, and garden shed.
New 3-bay 11 x 7m carport.
Separate cabin with its own toilet and shower – ideal for guests or additional living space.
1km 2WD all-weather driveway.
An Unparalleled Lifestyle – Just Minutes from Town
This is the perfect escape for families looking to raise kids in nature, professionals wanting a self-sufficient lifestyle, or retirees seeking a peaceful retreat with room for projects. You get the best of both worlds – complete off-grid independence, yet just 10 minutes from Bega’s schools, shops, and services.
Property Features:
✅ 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, plus additional toilet
✅ 40 acres of privacy & nature
✅ Handcrafted steel-framed mud-brick home
✅ Separate cabin with its own toilet and shower
✅ Double glazing throughout, Massive 2.7m x 1.7m picture windows
✅ 2yr old kitchen & bathrooms
✅ 2 slow-combustion wood heaters
✅ Custom cabinetry from on-site milled Yellow Stringybark
✅ Fully off-grid with a modern $28,000 stand-alone solar system
✅ Exceptionally energy-efficient with minimal running costs
✅ 4-bay machinery shed, lock-up tool shed, workshop & garden shed
✅ New 3-bay 11 x 7m carport
✅ Large, deep dam with jetty & diving board
✅ 1km 2WD all-weather driveway
✅ Just 10 minutes to Bega


Call Rob Schadel on 0457572073