145 Old Strathbogie RoadMerton VIC 3715
Property Details for 145 Old Strathbogie Rd, Merton
Last Listing description (August 2024)
This property will put you under its charming spell from sunrise to sundown, just a short drive from the township of Merton. Three generations of families have enjoyed a magical lifestyle here with the Pickatooth Spring creek running through the property. This is a self-sufficient sanctuary without a neighbour in sight. There is a significant parcel of remnant and diverse native forest, filled with magnificent Blue gums, Manna gums and Peppermint. The varied understory of acacia, wild cherry and bursaria and many other smaller plants and native grasses make this property a natural wonderland.
The perfect hideaway and blend of countryside and bush, the main home's established surrounding gardens change with the seasons, setting the tone for garden parties on the lawns or the original tennis court. This is the perfect getaway for nature lovers, making a fantastic retreat for artists, writers, bird observers, musicians, bush walkers and environmentalists.
The main home itself greets you with a warm hug, thanks to the many windows that frame Mother Nature, with two dwellings this property offers flexible family living and the opportunity to potentially operate one as an Airbnb (STCA).
Walk around the natural wonderland, picnics Creekside by the tree-fern lined pools, you will soon feel your troubles disappear. There is the option and enough room to keep a few alpacas and a horse or two. The real hero here is the peace and tranquillity, the diverse range of native wildlife, and the many bird species, flora and fauna.
More to love:
- Much-loved character filled family home
- Separate guest house/cottage
- Secluded and completely surrounded by nature
- The main house has solar and mains power
- Two reverse cycle split systems
- Two wood heaters
- Private sunny courtyard
- Beautiful established gardens
- Abundance of fruit trees
- Water gravity fed from the natural spring
- Assortment of old sheds and large carport
- Unlimited firewood
- 30 Minutes from Mansfield
- Just under 2 hours from Melbourne
The feeling of seclusion and tranquillity is paramount and yet only 30 to 35 minutes from 4 significant rural towns
Property History for 145 Old Strathbogie Rd, Merton, VIC 3715
- 19 Aug 2024Listed for Sale $1,200,000
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About Merton 3715
The size of Merton is approximately 119.6 square kilometres. It has 1 park covering nearly 0.2% of total area. The population of Merton in 2011 was 303 people. By 2016 the population was 183 showing a population decline of 39.6% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Merton is 60-69 years. Households in Merton are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $800 - $999 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Merton work in a managers occupation. In 2011, 86.9% of the homes in Merton were owner-occupied compared with 91.2% in 2016..
Merton has 238 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Merton have seen a 207.27% increase in median value. As at 31 October 2024:
- The median value for Houses in Merton is $1,780,376.
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