Last Listing description (November 2021)
Inspections by appointment for residents of Regional Victoria only. To inspect this property please ensure you pre-register with listing agents during advertised times.
Showcasing breathtaking bay views, this residence presents an exclusive lifestyle opportunity upon approx. 10.23 acres. The panoramic views reach from the You Yangs to the Melbourne city skyline, while the expansive grounds are home to exceptional horse facilities.
The tree-lined driveway leads you into the property, where the spacious residence blends harmoniously with its environment. Over the years, the original mud-brick home has been transformed into a private family oasis with an architecturally-designed extension. The moment you step inside, the light-filled entrance greets you with bay views to the Macedon Ranges. French Oak flooring and high ceilings enhance the interiors, while clerestory windows pay tribute to the homes original character.
The open plan living/dining/kitchen zone is graced with a French Cheminees wood heater, while the spacious family room creates a cosy ambience with an open fireplace. Youll love that both living zones open onto the wisteria-draped alfresco, where you can entertain loved ones overlooking the picturesque dam. Nestled under the Golden Ash, the gas-heated jet pool/spa inspires hours of endless fun.
The new kitchen exudes quality with stone benchtops, a scullery and stainless steel appliances (Miele pyrolytic oven, Miele combination steam oven, NEFF 5-burner gas cooktop, Miele semi-integrated dishwasher).
Boasting direct access onto the alfresco, the Master Bedroom features a walk-in robe and ensuite with garden views. Four additional bedrooms are complete with built-in robes and ensuites, while the main bathroom creates a peaceful retreat with a freestanding tub. The home office is ideally located near a separate entrance. Youll be in comfort all year long thanks to electric wall heaters, air conditioning and ceiling fans. The remote double lock-up garage features internal access.
The sprawling grounds are home to seven paddocks (all with water), an approx. 20 x 60m menage, a round yard, and expansive horse shed (three stables, hot wash bay, lock-up tack room/feed room). A second work shed features a tall roller door for boat/caravan storage. Other features of this exceptional property include electric fencing, approx. 100,000L of rainwater storage, fruit trees, kitchen garden and rustic landscaped gardens.
Nestled amongst the regions finest wineries, this lifestyle is like no other. So why not enjoy a local vino at the Scotchmans Hill or Bellarine Estate winery? Or head to the popular Drysdale Whiskery for a fun-filled afternoon with friends? Local schools and shops are a short drive away, while staying connected to Geelong and Melbourne with the Drysdale Bypass or the Portarlington ferry that is only 5 minutes away.