8 Bagshot-Whirrakee Road

Goornong VIC 3557

From the foyer the open living area sprawls in a T shape providing privacy for the kitchen and sitting area which are united by the expansive dining hall. This foyer is the epitomy of elegance, under a towering 5.4 metre raked ceiling a wrought iron chandelier is suspended. This gorgeous piece both complements and accentuates the bespoken staircase of Victorian Ash with newels and handrails stained in a Black Japan finish so it blends seamlessly with the ornate iron ballusters which have been bedded into handcrafted grooves.

One glance at the kitchen attests to the fact that no expense has been spared in the pursuit of quality, with her granite benches, soft close high gloss cabinetry, twin ovens, deluxe contemporary tapware and butlers pantry. Such a kitchen will surely inspire the chef within to create sumptuous gourmet meals.

Double doors to the left of the foyer reveal a spacious lounge, tucked away discretely behind this is a handy powder room. To the right are the luxurious guest quarters where a sitting room adjoins a bedroom, and the ensuite provides your guests with their own oversized shower, twin vanity and separate toilet. Behind this is the control room for the remotely accesible security system.

The symmetry of the home is very aesthetically pleasing, in both wings picture windows, overlooking the resort style pool, line the full length halls which end in versatile open living spaces, one a gym, the other a billiard room, where French doors directly access the poolside.

The west wing is home to the second of five bedrooms, its three piece semi-ensuite can be used to service the billiard room. The laundry that every woman wishes for has cabinetry with provisions for both a toploader and frontloader, and a walk-in linen press fitted with a multitude of hutches. In the east wing another two bedrooms are serviced by a central second powder room and bathroom with a compass rose tiled into the shower floor, a twin vanity, and a freestanding bathtub.

It is fitting in such a prestigious residence that the master suite occupies the entire first floor. French doors allow you to take in the fresh air and atmosphere as you overlook the large Merbau decked alfresco entertaining area in the foreground to the pool from the safety afforded you by a wrought iron juliette balcony ballustrade. A stunning bathroom, the ultimate in contemporary styling, invites you to luxuriate in in a deep bath with a sweeping view of your acreage . A twin vanity fronts an island wall that conceals a toilet at one end and a walk-in shower at the other. You can also both enjoy the privacy of your own dressing room.

A transitional space, a cloak room / mud room is handy to the massive 21.5 x 7.5m shed, ideal for vehicle storage or a workshop. This shed also houses the batteries and back-up generator for the solar system of this completely off-grid eco mansion. The batteries store a massive 26kw of power and on those rare occasions when its needed the 8 kw diesel generator functions completely automatically. Other such attributes are the use of 75mm Orange Board for external wall construction, one of the most environmentally friendly products on earth offering maximum insulation, in addition to this batts have been installed in all the walls and ceilings, plus all windows are double glazed and furnished with full block out blinds.

This lifestyle retreat feels like a real sanctuary with serene views over a carpet of green and tree lined Bendigo Creek which forms the rear boundary in the distance. Far enough from anything to feel like you have the world to yourself but close enough to Bendigo's lovely CBD, rich with arts, classic architecture and a wonderful cafe culture, to be easily commutable and convenient.