Last Listing description (October 2017)
A rare opportunity to purchase this Federation style home, located in a small rural village nestled in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range, surrounded by lush-green irrigated farmland. It has magnificent rural views from EVERY window!
The title also comprises of an adjoining block, approx. half an acre in total.
A very productive organic vegetable garden and small orchard in rich fertile land... great scope here to become self-sufficient.
This beautiful home with its 12ft ceilings and original baltic pine floorboards, has been carefully renovated maintaining the charm and character of yesteryear with great respect for its previous owners, especially 'Mrs Moore' who went onto maintain the lawns and garden by herself, up until she was in her early Nineties!
THE HOUSE HAS BEEN
- Re-stumped - concrete
- Re-wired
- Re-roofed with insulation
- Gas hot water and cooking
- New 5,000 Lt Fresh Water Tank & clean Artestian Bore Water
...meaning NO WATER BILLS
- NBN Wireless installed
- Cable TV
The home has 2 large bedrooms and 1 smaller bedroom. Bedroom 1 Has a huge built in robe.
Bedroom 2 Has a freestanding robe and ceiling fan.
Bedroom 3 Although smaller in size, this is a room with several possibilities all appealing to different buyers. work from home office, relaxing sunroom, or nursery for a young family.
The lounge room is very cozy with a large wood-fired heater. The dining room is simply a lovely bright room, north facing aspect and extends through french doors to a large outdoor patio entertaining area that overlooks fabulous rural and mountain views.
The bathroom features the original deep bath and new vanity. The shower room is separate.
The kitchen is very functional, lots of cupboard and draw space, a new dishwasher, 5 burner hot plate and a large oven.
At the front of the house there is a lovely established cottage garden and right at the back door only a short dash from the kitchen to the herb garden!
There is a large garage with a concrete floor and built in shelving, previously used as a studio/ workroom.
The carport large enough to fit a second car or small boat is currently filled with enough firewood already cut and stacked to get through an entire winter.
Public/Private schools in the area are excellent and bus stops, are close by.
A leisurely short walk down to the friendly personalised service you only get living in a small country village.
The Newry General Store/ Post Office, so handy for those basic supplies, the morning papers and collecting your mail.
The Newry Butcher, still complete with the bell on the old door!
The Farmers Arms Hotel, very popular around this area for its good old fashioned country counter-meals.
Newry Golf Club,
Newry Motorcross Track.
Newry is a 10 minute drive to Maffra, 20 minutes from Sale and 30 minutes from Traralgon.
GIPPSLAND is is rich with options when it comes to leisure activities for all ages. The cottage is central and a short drive/ bike ride to the Glenmaggie Weir, and Macalister River. For Boating, Canoeing and water sports.
Ninety Mile Beach, Seaspray Loch Sport. The High Country, Bushwalking, Camping 4x4 Exploring and Snow country. Lakes Entrance, Metung. Several local Wineries, Farmers Markets, Fine Dining, Live Theatre, Performing Arts,Galleries and Artisans Art Space.
The lifestyle is idealic and relaxed, wide open spaces and a safe, clean environment.
The wildlife here is plentiful, and the sunsets absolutely spectacular!
Situated in picturesque surroundings of a quaint, charming village yet so close to an abundance of amenities, activities and enterainment close by.
There are many options to purchase:
- Walk in - Walk out.. Furniture, kitchen appliances, linen etc... P.O.A. for the Investor, excellent renting prospect or short term boutique accommodation.
eg. Air BNB
- Ideally suit young First Home Buyers
- Work from home buyer...great office space, - NBN installed
- Small Business running from home
eg: Health Professional
client access via side verandah door!
- NBN installed
- Large Workroom/Studio in the garage/shed
- Would suit a City Family looking for a 'Tree- Change' wanting to raise their children in a safe and clean environment
- Older couple looking for quiet lifestyle.
INSPECTION BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
24 hrs Notice Please