Last Listing description (December 2020)
What is the definition of Monumental?
'Impressive, striking, outstanding, remarkable, magnificent, marvellous, majestic, stupendous, prodigious, ambitious, large-scale, grand, awe-inspiring, awesome, important, significant, distinguished, classic, memorable, unforgettable, enduring, lasting, permanent'.
All these adjectives and more, describe this fantastic property, situated on 1.5 acres of land and located just a few minutes from the Melton city centre.
3 metre high ceilings, feature brick walls, stepped and decorative cornice work compliment by ornate ceiling roses with glass chandeliers and grand multiple living, bedroom and recreational areas, combine to provide just a hint of the quality that lies within and amongst the surrounds of this striking residence.
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The property is of brick construction with a terra cotta tiled roof on a slab foundation, built in 1985; fully insulated and approximately 46 squares (460sqm) under roof line of living space. Comprising of four double sized bedrooms all with built in robes and ceiling fans, two of them master bedrooms with full ensuites (spa to main master bedroom), plus a central bathroom and an additional powder room providing altogether four toilets in total.
There are four living areas, the rumpus with Coonarra wood burning fireplace, plus an outdoor covered entertainment area with water feature and large pergola to the rear. The kitchen has solid timber cabinetry and walk in pantry. A large laundry off the kitchen provides outside access to the rear yard. Formal living and dining areas are laid with Axminster Broadloom carpets.
The interior of the home is service by a 170,000 BTU ducted heating system plus split system A/C servicing the kitchen/family areas. Exposed windows have electric roller shutters fitted.
Outside there is a 3-Car solid brick garage under the roofline, 90,000 litres of rainwater storage, bore water, plus a small dam to the northeastern corner of the property. The rear grounds contain plantings of 30 citrus trees (predominately lemons), 80 mature olive trees and 20 fig trees, fed by a gravity-reticulated water supply. Anticipated annual return if harvested and sold on the open market $8000+
The property has town water and electricity connected, augment by a 3.6KW solar power system with the inverter capable to be upgradeable to 5.5 KW. There are two work sheds and a larger workshop also on the property. Grey and black water disposal are handled by a large high-end Clearwater Bio-Septic system, requiring servicing once every three years. Water run off from the system is used for irrigation purposes.