11 Simmons Reef Rd, Blackwood is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1880. The property has a land size of 3878m2 and floor size of 90m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in December 2021.
Built circa 1876, Woodbine Cottage is one of the earliest examples of the original gold rush cottages of Blackwood. Rarely does a cottage with this history come to market.
Elevated on a generous 3869sqm, this pretty as a picture cottage has been lovingly updated and extended to provide comfortable country living. Behind the picket fence and charming front verandah, are three bedrooms, central bathroom, and European style laundry. The handcrafted Blackwood timber kitchen featuring a dual drawer dishwasher, all electric cooking and additional cabinetry opens to the living and dining areas complete with wood burning fire and storybook windows.
The rear of the house features the perfect entertainer's deck providing spectacular views across the treetops and the expansive rear parkland garden.
Beautifully presented it has a spacious bedroom, kitchenette and ensuite bathroom, rear deck and separate entrance and parking.
The defining feature of this property though is its delightful garden setting. Surrounded by terraced cottage gardens it features romantic roses, a mix of heritage ornamentals and native shrubs, a citrus grove and fruit orchard with fruit bearing trees as well as a copse of majestic silver birch.
It will be hard to find a more lovely Blackwood property, so do not miss out.
Centrally located to all the amenity of the town, it is within walking distance to the Blackwood pub, post office and general store. Blackwood is a one-hour drive to Melbourne via the Western freeway and short drive to the fast train V/Line service located in Ballan.
Further features:
Split system heating / cooling
5.22kw Solar system 18 panels
CFA Water tank onsite
Separate water tank to feed roof sprinkler system and garden with pump and heavy-duty hose
ADSL connectivity
Under house storage at side and rear of home
The size of Blackwood is approximately 65.7 square kilometres. It has 2 parks covering nearly 84.8% of total area. The population of Blackwood in 2011 was 298 people. By 2016 the population was 268 showing a population decline of 10.1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Blackwood is 50-59 years. Households in Blackwood are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Blackwood work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 75.6% of the homes in Blackwood were owner-occupied compared with 78% in 2016.
Blackwood has 418 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Blackwood have seen a 30.91% increase in median value. As at 31 October 2024:
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