Last Listing description (December 2018)
Brilliantly presented, this magnificent lifestyle property boasts a sensational home set in glorious park-like surroundings overlooking picturesque undulating paddocks. Boasting a first class stable complex, and extensive shedding and workshop facilities, situated on a quite sealed road only 20 minutes from the heart of the major regional city of Bendigo.
This property is available to be purchased as a whole or as two separate lots, the choice is yours, this very versatile property is suitable for multiple uses ranging from hobby farming, a horses breeding complex, a viticulture or horticulture enterprise, mechanic or earthmoving contractor, a farm stay proposition or perhaps simply your own private lifestyle retreat.
Lot 1 - Home Block - $695,000 - $750,000
This portion of the overall property comprises 43 acres made up of 2 separate titles, including a 5 acre allotment Zoned Rural Living which bears the potential to be sold off separately at a later date should you wish.
This wonderful property delivers an outstanding first impression and is accessed by a grandiose tree lined driveway that sweeps down to the home revealing the most amazing setting bursting with colour and fragrance. Built in 2005, this stunning north facing craftsman built home features 9' ceilings, cedar doors and sash windows complimented by quality drapery and fittings throughout showcasing the contemporary country design.
The floor plan incorporates four bedrooms plus a bedroom size study with built-in-closets, the main with a luxury ensuite and walk-in-robe, while a three piece bathroom at the other end of the home services the rest, and more specifically has semi-ensuite style direct access thru the walk-thru-robe of another enormous bedroom, and for outdoor convenience a second toilet is cleverly positioned separately between the bathroom and laundry.
A spacious open plan kitchen, dining, living area will comfortably accommodate even the largest family, or cater to the socially active who enjoy the company of guests. Zoned hydronic floor heating is a luxury you will quickly become very attached to and year round comfort is assured with ducted evaporative cooling. Large picture windows bring the outside in and most rooms offer a beautiful outlook over the lush grassy yard, entertaining areas and down across the rear paddocks.
The well equipped kitchen will be a pleasure to prepare lovely meals in, fitted with a Fisher and Paykel ceramic cooktop, double oven and dishwasher, gorgeous timber and glass cabinetry, a servery style bench, ample cupboard and bench space, as well as a walk-in-pantry. From this area, indeed all windows on south side, open out onto the deep back verandah. Incorporated here is a paved undercover entertaining area from where you can enjoy your lovely setting.
The garden has been landscaped to a very high standard with lush green lawns and a vast array of plants and mature trees. Meandering paths and numerous sitting areas provide a great place to explore for kids and adults alike and the rear garden has a watering system in place. Abundant water supply is provided by a catchment dam with a pressure pump and four large rain water tanks with a total capacity of 123,000 litres for domestic use.
The property is suitable for all forms of livestock including horses, cattle and sheep. There are nine paddocks all connected with a laneway system and water provided to all. The handling of livestock is made easy with stockyards and a loading ramp. The land has a scattering of grey box shelter trees and has been regularly fertilised and sown down with a pasture mix.
Outstanding shedding facilities comprises a substantial 25 x 9 x 4.1m workshop / machinery shed suitable for working on large trucks and earth moving equipment etc, complete with a heavy duty concrete slab, 2 phase power, mercury vapour lighting and 3 sliding doors. Additional machinery and vehicle storage is catered for with an L shaped carport with a floodlit wash bay along with various other sundry shedding.
The quality built stable complex incorporates 5 loose horse boxes, feed room, a wash down bay, a hot water system and veterinary area with crush. Adjacent to the stable building are two day yards with direct access to and from the stables, holding yards and a floodlit paddock for foaling down mares. As part of the stable / yards there is direct access by lanes to the 15m lunging yard, steel and rubber lined.
Please note:
The fully self-contained unit will be removed from the property prior to settlement however it can be purchased separately by potential purchasers if they require.
Lot 2 - Rear Block - $160,000 - $175,000
An additional 50 acres adjoins the rear of the property which further compliments the home block. It features rear access from Martins Road, power on site, a large catchment dam and secure fencing.