Last Listing description (July 2019)
Ideally located at the Sedgwick end of Axe Creek Road amidst rolling hills and valleys, this wonderful property ticks all the boxes for hobby farmers and horse enthusiasts alike. The character filled home comes complete with a sensational outlook over serene paddocks and the property boasts an abundant water supply along with great shedding.
If you love the country lifestyle, the fresh air and open views, then this lovely property may be an ideal choice for you. The stylish home is spacious and rustic, with beautiful bones that would benefit greatly from a little TLC. Probably the most appealing aspect of the home is not the home itself but the situation of the home and the large picture windows taking in the rural vistas which are both calming and exhilarating.
In all fairness the house is packed with great features such as 9' ceilings, floating timber floors, quality drapes and light fittings, wall vents, timber framed French doors and Kookaburra patterned glass front doors. The formal entry provides direct access to the spacious formal lounge with double 'five pendant' light fittings and matching wall sconces, a Masport wood heater with gorgeous stone surrounds, together with suede paint feature walls.
The entry also provides direct access to a second living area or family room with a Fujitsu reverse cycle air conditioner and ceiling fan, this very comfortable space adjoins the well equipped country style kitchen with timber benchtops, electric oven, gas cooktop, and a dual sink, definitely a delightful place to prepare your family meals.
Lastly accessible from the formal entry is a den which is large enough to pass for a fourth bedroom in a push. The other three bedrooms are all a good size with built-in-robes and a three piece ensuite off the main. The remaining rooms are serviced by a contemporary three piece bathroom with a deep freestanding bathtub, a glistening glass vanity and curved shower. The toilet is separate as it should be.
If that sounds like enough internal living spaces you will be thrill to find a formal dining room between the kitchen and lounge and accessible to both for perfect convenience. Other noteworthy features are Nobo panel heaters and a 4.2 kW solar system to ease your energy consumption.
The balcony at the front of the home provides a great place to relax with a cuppa and take in the views across the property whilst a huge Spanline covered merbau deck and a paved alfresco area beside the rear of the home makes an ideal venue to entertain family and friends while kids and pets are safe to run and play in the secure rear yard.
For the provision of ample water supply there are three large dams, all with excellent catchment, this in conjunction with three tanks, including a massive Rhino tank, offers a total capacity of approximately 156,000 litres of rain water storage to cater for domestic use.
The property is primarily set up for horses however it is also suitable for most other forms of livestock including cattle, sheep and alpacas etc. There are seven main paddocks and five holding yards with access made easy via an interconnecting laneway system. Standard secure fencing along with electric provides peace of mind.
Excellent shedding comprises a huge 17x10.5m American style barn incorporating 6 timber lined stables (newly constructed but not finished), a tack / feed room, and a separate storage room accessed externally by a roller door. The barn comes complete with power connected and good lighting. Additional shedding includes a 9x6m storage shed with a double sided stable, a garden shed with a concrete floor and a chook house. A double carport provides vehicle storage and undercover access directly into the home.
Perfectly positioned on a quite sealed road with school bus pick up available nearby, this beautiful hobby farm is handy to Strathfieldsaye which can satisfy almost all of your needs with an IGA supermarket, bakery, private and public schools, medical practice, chemist, dentist, veterinary clinic, plus an array of specialty shops, great sporting facilities, and the ever popular Braidies Tavern. For anything else it's just a quick 20 minute trip to Bendigo's CBD or take advantage of a very easy commute to the Melbourne fringe or Tullamarine airport in around 90 minutes.
Call today to arrange an inspection of this interesting property.