Melded into 7.3 acres (approx) gently cascading down the valley to Splitters Creek, this rammed-earth cottage captivates with its Chilean-style craftsmanship embracing passive-solar design principles amid romantic rambling country gardens and ever-changing deciduous foliage.
Designed and built in the 1960s, the residence displays influences and building designs from the Chilean culture and is as unique as it is delightful with a timber-lined interior including blackwood milled from the land, vaulted ceilings, eclectic stained-glass and purposely mismatched recycled windows and doors throughout, inviting warm and welcoming gatherings while retaining an effortless harmony with the gardens.
At the heart of the home the central living area with split-system airconditioning sits beneath a soaring ceiling, while the entertainers room beyond boasts a copper-hooded fireplace in a stone surround, a built-in wet bar, a sunburst stained-glass window and French doors to the expansive wraparound brick patio.
An adorable country kitchen offers a Dishlex dishwasher, electric cooktop, wall-mounted oven, skylight window and ample scope to update, while the spacious undercover alfresco-entertaining area allows for year-round enjoyment with family and friends as children explore the grounds peppered with slate stepping stone, meandering trails, vibrant flowers and shaded lawns.
A country retreat like no other teeming with bohemian charm, the long-held three-bedroom home includes a full family bathroom, loft cubby in a rear bedroom and a master with ensuite and sunroom retreat opening to the garden, which undulates down to Splitters Creek trickling across the lower boundary.
A former apple orchard that has also agisted llamas and horses over the years, the property is a short drive to Red Hill Consolidated School, Rosebud Secondary College, Dromana Hub, Rosebud Plaza and Red Hill village and surrounded by wineries, taverns, golf courses, horse-riding trails and other Mornington Peninsula spoils.
Homes and Acreage is proud to be offering this property for sale To arrange an inspection or for further information, please contact the office on 1300 077 557 or office@homesacreage.com.au
Features:
Chilean-inspired rammed-earth construction
Stays cool in summer & warm in winter
Vaulted ceiling & stained-glass windows
Eclectic recycled windows & doors throughout
Split-system AC, wall heaters & copper-hooded fireplace
2 living areas with French doors to the gardens
Built-in wet bar with bar fridge nook
Rustic country kitchen with Dishlex dishwasher, wall oven & electric hob
Master with built-in robe, sunroom retreat & ensuite
Family bathroom with dual vanity, tub, shower & 2nd toilet
Skylights with sliding covers
Ladder-accessed loft storage/cubby in rear bedroom
Tranquil covered alfresco terrace & wraparound brick patio
Former apple orchard
Stunning deciduous gardens with roses, daffodils & mature golden elm
Horticulturists own property with rare & unusual species
Gently cascading allotment spilled down to Splitters Creek
2 x 5k-gallon water tanks
Single garage
Miscellaneous shedding
The size of Main Ridge is approximately 27.2 square kilometres. It has 4 parks covering nearly 11.2% of total area. The population of Main Ridge in 2011 was 471 people. By 2016 the population was 438 showing a population decline of 7.0% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Main Ridge is 60-69 years. Households in Main Ridge are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Main Ridge work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 81.4% of the homes in Main Ridge were owner-occupied compared with 84.1% in 2016..
Main Ridge has 354 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Main Ridge have seen a 58.59% increase in median value. As at 31 October 2024:
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