'One-of-a-kind' octagonal house hits the market for $699,000-$750,000

An octagonal home is turning heads in the regional Victorian town of Snake Valley, but its eight-sided shape isn’t the only reason why.

At the centre of the octagon, a sunken sunroom basks in natural light from a skylight above.

The current owner has transformed this area into a home gym, but past listing photos show the space can be multipurpose, having been used as an art studio.

Listing agent Lachlan Sylvia, of Ballarat Real Estate, describes the house as “one-of-a-kind”.

“In my time in real estate, I’ll probably never sell one like it again,” he says.

Prospective buyers are quick to comment on the property’s unique architecture and the size of the 7.9-hectare block.

“It’s hard to capture in a photo how different it is. You do have to come out and get a feel for it, see yourself living there,” Sylvia says.

Built from mud brick and timber, the property is designed to support off-grid living, with solar batteries and water tanks included.

The new owner can also fish in the private dam: you can “walk just a few steps from your couch and throw a line in”, the listing says.

A shed and double carport also add to the home’s list of flexible features.

Sylvia says the quirky home is best suited to buyers looking for a tree change and who value homes with character.

“It’s not your stock standard, cookie-cutter house.”

$699,000 - $750,000

29 Mcintoshs Lane, Snake Valley VIC 3351

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The nearest major town, Ballarat, is a 30-minute drive away, and Snake Valley’s general store, shops, primary school, and golf club are all within a 10-minute drive..

The three-bedroom home has a price guide of $699,000 to $750,000.