18 Wheatsheaf Road

Ceres VIC 3221

The stunning, light filled glass walkway, links the cottage to the main barn like structure which makes up the main residence. The link takes you through to a relaxing, sun drenched lounge area the couples as a reading retreat. This room features floor to ceiling windows (low E-glass windows to maximise thermal efficiency and cut energy costs), rough timber trusses reclaimed from the old wool stores Geelong, polished concrete floor, cathedral ceilings, with views overlooking the magnificently curated gardens designed by award winning landscape architect Gerard Butterss.
The gradual flow from this room to the main open plan area is via a hallway with an abundance of northerly light via repeated floor to ceiling windows.
Walking down this hallway you meet a very large and well-functioning laundry with ample cupboard and draw storage, a laundry shute from upstairs complete with ceasar stone benchtops. The magnificent chef s kitchen is well- appointed with an Ilve 900mm free standing oven, Castlemaine stone splash back, enormous limestone island bench and cabinetry finished in a bespoke zinc metal cladding by Axolotl. A full butler s pantry with Caesar stone benchtop, integrated double draw dishwasher, sink, second fridge and ample storage cabinets completes the butler s pantry.
A walled wine cellar behind authentic old safe doors slides freely to integrate the main fridge and conceal the wine storage. (1950 Brothers Industries Limited),
The meals area flows delightfully from the kitchen to the lounge which features a magnificently created Castlemaine stone open fireplace. Weathered wooden beams, sourced from the historical Darling Harbour piers in Sydney divide the spaces in this open plan design and rough sawn timber trusses reclaimed from the old Geelong wool stores grace the ceiling. This open plan area is completely sun drenched with either side of the area having expansive windows, allowing for views and access to the court yards and indoor/outdoor living components of a fully paved entertaining area under a metal arbour covered in grape vines.
An outdoor wood fired pizza oven has been built into the entertaining area hand crafted from stone. A separate courtyard is complete with a veggie patch and fruit trees that contribute to the self- sufficient lifestyle on offer. No matter which outdoor entertaining area you choose, a fire pit to watch the sunset, or the morning sun courtyard to enjoy a lazy brunch, the possibilities are endless and with a sense of rustic, earthy, natural warm components this sanctuary could be a truly magical lifestyle.
The custom made, rustic, timber staircase allows access to the upper level, which includes the master bedroom suite, expansive in size, featuring exposed timber trusses, cathedral ceilings which are timber lined. Castlemaine stone bedhead to the ceiling demonstrates a well-considered blend of rustic authenticity and casual sophistication. Light is used to balance weighty timbers in the ensuite which boasts a full shower, free standing bath, double vanity, chandelier and character French casement windows to complete the luxurious room. A large walk in robe, plentiful of storage and well designed, ensure the fashion components are fulfilled. There are a further two bedrooms upstairs (one with a built-in robe and the other a walk-in robe), plus a study area, linen cupboard and main bathroom. Casement windows, an abundance of natural light, raw, earthy components are the base canvas for everything this home offers for a harmonious rural lifestyle.
Further features include a double garage with electric door, with rear access via a roadway, authentic barn doors opening out onto two courtyards and plenty of storage. Polished, heated concrete flooring (except the cottage) throughout the downstairs of the home, handmade tray zinc roof, concealed window furnishings to the low E-Glass ceiling to floor windows, 72,000 litre water tanks, slate roof to the cottage plus copper fittings, split system heating and cooling, septic bacteria system, under stair storage, 6-star energy rating, alarm system, further outside toilet and fully architecturally designed landscaped gardens and courtyards complete the home.
The superb location and home, with a sense of history yet only minutes to Highton, local wineries, access to The Ring Road for a 45 minute drive to Melbourne, easy access to the Bellarine Peninsula and Surf Coast, the opportunity for this lifestyle is a possibility.
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