235 Peak School Road

Lara VIC 3212

The property occupies a commanding position and allows for spectacular views in all directions. To the west there are clear views stretching across to Hovells Creek and beyond to the Brisbane Ranges in the distance, and to the north the outlook to the You Yangs Ranges must be seen to be appreciated.

The remarkable thing about this property is that it offers complete privacy, with hardly a neighbour in sight, yet this peaceful country sanctuary is in an ideal location, a mere 5 minutes from the township of Lara. Zoned "Farming Zone" - FZ.

As you arrive it becomes very clear that this home, and the property, has been designed and built to specific instructions to capture the views and to provide wide gracious living and sleeping quarters.

Entering the residence, timber look flooring draws your eye into the open dining and kitchen area with a large welcoming granite-topped island bench - perfect to gather around, quality 2 Pac cabinetry, 900mm stainless steel appliances and stainless steel splashback, two drawer dishwasher and double sink. A separate, carpeted formal lounge makes for a quiet, sophisticated entertaining space. A large, built-in solid wood heater is the focal point of the second living space providing ambience and warmth, a reverse cycle split system unit will also help to keep you comfortable. An expanse of windows take in the wonderful views plus a set of French doors lead out to the concrete paved alfresco zone.

Double sliding doors separate the living spaces from the bedrooms.

With five bedrooms in all placed either side of the wide hallway which provides a wall of built-in cabinetry including a designated broom closet with powerpoint. The spacious master bedroom easily accommodates a king-sized bed and offers a wall of built-in robes with a full ensuite showcasing floor to ceiling tiling, walk-in in situ shower, crisp white vanity, tastic and heated towel rail.

There is a family bathroom, in a similar colour scheme, with the same floor to ceiling tiling, bath, white vanity, corner shower and large heated towel rail.

Bedrooms two, three and four are all queen-sized rooms with bedroom five offering the flexibility of being used as a third living space if required.

The laundry features beautiful 2 pac cabinetry, built-in bench and door to outside.

Outdoors the property highlights continue with a stunning in-ground, salt chlorinated, solar heated swimming pool with a nearby pool/tool shed for all the pool requirements. An original brick dairy, purpose-built in the day to be used as a churning shed, still stands proudly on the property and harks back to early farming days. There is also a fully equipped, single stand shearing shed.

Your shedding needs are well catered for with a four-bay shed with three separately remote-controlled garages with concrete floor, power and lighting plus an open carport then a huge 9 x 4 metre shed consisting of a workshop with concrete floor, power and lighting occupying one end with its own roller door and a large open storage area towards the other end with a second roller door.

Chickens will be happy in their own designated coops sitting adjacent to the shed.

Approximately 145,000 litres of rain water, collected off the expansive rooflines, stored over three large water tanks and plumbed to each of the five well-fenced paddocks ensure livestock will be kept watered. There is also a large dam to store and conserve surplus available water.

The uniquely defining aspect of this beautiful property is what you see, hear and feel when you step outside and take a moment to appreciate where you are.

The location of this property is very convenient indeed, being just minutes from the heart of Lara and just 15 minutes from Victoria's second largest airport at Avalon. It is also comfortably commutable to Melbourne and Geelong. Some of this regions quality schools including Kardinia International and Covenant College are a short drive or bus ride from Lara. It's very easy to see how someone would choose this as "the place" to build a dream home. Fortunately for those now seeking that elusive country lifestyle dream, it is time to make your next move.

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