Australia’s ultimate off-grid luxury shipping container fortress hits the market

The four-bedroom, two-bathroom property is being marketed by Ray White Ararat Adam Walker with a price guide of $1,150,000.

Known as The Boulders Estate, the 32.37 hectare sanctuary at 605 Bunjils Cave Road, Black Range is a masterpiece engineered from 200 tonnes of steel, glass, and concrete.

Crafted from 13 40-foot containers and one 20-foot container, the home was born from the vision of project manager Zane Smith.

Designed as a fire-resistant, termite-proof fortress, the residence took four years to complete and has served as a beloved family home and a top-performing Airbnb retreat.

The property sits two-thirds of the way up the Black Range, shielded from light pollution and noise.

Mr Smith said despite its rugged, off-grid independence - powered by a robust solar and battery system - the estate features premium comforts, including a massive entertainer’s kitchen, a dedicated theatre room, and a master suite with a soaking tub overlooking the Grampians.

He said the property, which was a finalist in hit TV show Grand Designs Australia, offers what are arguably the “most phenomenal” stargazing views in regional Victoria, and beautiful sunsets.

“We 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,” said Mr Smith, a father-of-three.

“Being a project manager by trade, I wanted to build something indestructible - a total sanctuary.

“It’s 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.

“While a unique career opportunity is taking us toward Geelong, we’re passing on a lifestyle that is completely shielded from the chaos of modern life.”

Mr Smith said The Boulders Estate gives buyers a rare chance to own a home that is as much a piece of structural art as it is a functional, eco-friendly homestead.

The property is 20 minutes from Halls Gap and 15 minutes from Lake Fyans, and a two-hour drive from Melbourne.

Mr Smith said other features onsite include three dams, natural rock formations and frequent visits from local kangaroos and echidnas.