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The current parking area at Erica Escape will be extended on the left to accommodate parking for two additional cars. In addition, the nature strip at the front of the property offers further informal parking options, with free street parking also available. The property is located on a school road with a separate access lane off the main road, ensuring easy access and flexible parking arrangements for guests.
This extended driveway area will also function as a lane-style access for Erica Express guests. It can provide sheltered storage for the wood pile during winter and, when both properties are rented together, allows guests to manage parking independently across the available spaces.
Located privately within the Erica Escape laneway, Erica Express is a secluded retreat designed to feel completely independent, with no impact on guests staying at the main house.
Located privately within the Erica Escape laneway, Erica Express is a secluded retreat designed to feel completely independent, with no impact on guests staying at the main house.
Positioned in the heart of the village with only one neighbouring on south side , the space still enjoys open paddock views, surrounding greenery, and beautiful mountain scenery.
Positioned in the heart of the village with only one neighbouring on south side , the space still enjoys open paddock views, surrounding greenery, and beautiful mountain scenery.
The retreat features an open living area, cosy fireplace, separate queen bedroom, and private bathroom, creating the perfect peaceful escape for couples or solo travellers.
The retreat features an open living area, cosy fireplace, separate queen bedroom, and private bathroom, creating the perfect peaceful escape for couples or solo travellers.
Soon a private outdoor deck overlooking the paddocks and mountain views is also planned as part of future improvements to further enhance the experience.
Soon a private outdoor deck overlooking the paddocks and mountain views is also planned as part of future improvements to further enhance the experience.
Erica Express has been under renovation since January 2026
Completed works so far:
Bathroom fully installed
Plumbing connected to septic system
Electrical upgrade completed (fuse box upgraded)
Plastering, painting and insulation completed
New floorboards installed
Bathroom wall finishes completed
Cavity sliding door system installed
Remaining works before opening:
Kitchen installation
Deck extension
Final furnishings and finishing touches (curtains, décor, TV accessories and styling elements)
With these final stages ahead, Erica Express is now in its last phase of preparation and close to opening as a comfortable, private couples retreat.
Erica Express – 2022, before the fern planting and landscaping began. Even then, the vision for the future retreat was already taking shape, with plans to create a peaceful couples escape surrounded by nature and mountain views.
View from Erica Escape's deck on a bad weather
Erica Express is located below Erica Escape on the same hillside property, with the land naturally sloping downhill at approximately 15 degrees. This layout allows both accommodations to maintain their own sense of space, privacy, and beautiful open views across the paddocks and surrounding mountains.
Erica Express is located below Erica Escape on the same hillside property, with the land naturally sloping downhill at approximately 15 degrees. This layout allows both accommodations to maintain their own sense of space, privacy, and beautiful open views across the paddocks and surrounding mountains.
Both houses enjoy the same uninterrupted northern-facing views, with no neighbouring properties on the north side. The outlook faces directly toward Mount Erica, standing over 1,600 metres high, creating an open landscape of paddocks, valley scenery, and mountain views year-round.
Both houses enjoy the same uninterrupted northern-facing views, with no neighbouring properties on the north side. The outlook faces directly toward Mount Erica, standing over 1,600 metres high, creating an open landscape of paddocks, valley scenery, and mountain views year-round.
Designed as a peaceful couples retreat, Erica Express focuses on comfort, relaxation, and a quiet atmosphere, helping keep noise and disturbance to a minimum for all guests on the property. The retreat includes an open living area, cosy fireplace, separate queen bedroom, and private bathroom. A future private deck is also planned, positioned to face down the valley and take full advantage of the surrounding landscape and mountain scenery.
a future version of Erica Express
a future version of Erica Express
Current version of erica Express
Current version of erica Express
sad version now
Getting there slowly but surely. Building this on your own is not always easy. There are moments where progress feels slow and the weight of responsibility is heavy, especially when you’re managing every detail yourself. Life can be challenging in this process, but step by step, it’s coming together. Each stage completed is a reminder that persistence is what keeps it moving forward.
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