What will he miss most? The view,and walking past oak trees he planted and have now grown into mature trees.

He hopes the new owner will be someone who loves gardens and realises how valuable it is to have 20 years of garden growth on offer,rather than new plantings that take time to become established.

“We are not leaving the region,” he said,adding the conditions are ideal for gardens in Victoria’s Central Highlands. “It is still very hard.”

The home is listed through Forbes Global Properties’ Michael Gibson,Robert Fletcher,Tracey Atkins and Rae Mano.

Gibson has already had enquiry and said there is not another home quite like it in Australia,adding it could suit an owner-occupier or someone looking for a country retreat.

“Paul’s vision for the property and the implementation of it is something that has come from someone who has travelled extensively around the world looking at the most beautiful gardens,” he said. “And he has created one in Victoria.”