Last Listing description (September 2015)
It doesn't get much better than this property. With an abundance of natural beauty, this generous family entertainer is set on over 5 acres (approx.) of lightly wooded grounds, with a magnificent view over Lake Victoria, close to the heart of Point Lonsdale.
From the gumtree lined drive, the view opens the beauty of the lake and the home nestled amongst the moonahs. The solid brick home has a cottage feel, with generous wrap around verandas. Offering four bedrooms, two bathrooms, separate formal and informal living and dining hubs, expansive kitchen, zoned children's wing, home office, masses of storage options, tennis court, extensive shedding and large, low-maintenance grounds, this home is a families' dream come true.
Solid wood panelling, solid wood doors and windows, warm stains and neutral colour scheme carries the warm cottage feels throughout the home. Offering great bones, the space can be easily personalised to a range of tastes.
Zoned to one wing, are formal entry, master bedroom, home office, and formal living and dining areas. The comfortable and private master bedroom offers gorgeous views of the lake, with the added privilege of a bright and spacious WIR with window, plus a neat en-suite with warm timber panelling, shower, toilet, large vanity and IXL.
Set beside the master bedroom, and located off the formal entry, is the study. This room has a solid built-in desk, and offers external access to covered veranda, making it a perfect home office, secluded from the informal areas of the home for privacy and quiet.
With views onto the lake, the large, open plan formal living and dining room have an open fire with bricked hearth, and are zoned off from the kitchen via a glass sliding door, making it the perfect parent's retreat. A second glass sliding door leads onto a paved patio.
Set at the heart of the home is the open plan kitchen and meals area. This space as a gorgeous view of the lake through a large picture window set above the sink. The kitchen offers Miele dishwasher, gas Fujiston three-burner stovetop, electric Westinghouse wall oven and Insinkerator, plus built-in microwave shelf. A huge pantry with powered appliance cupboard and space for second fridge or freezer is a real plus for a growing family, and extensive cupboards mean that everything has a home. A large breakfast island and adjoining meals area give this room a casual, communal feel.
The large family room flows from the meals area via a glass sliding door, and boats a cosy pot-belly fire, RC AC and celling fan for year round comfort. With recently updated tiled flooring, access to the garden through French doors, and a large storeroom with shelving for housing toys, this room is made for family fun.
The zoned children's wing offers three comfortable bedrooms, each large enough for double beds and desks, plus expansive BIRs. The modern family bathroom, with lux frameless walk in shower, window splashback, large vanity, IXL and separate toilet is everything a family needs. The hall offers further storage options with a huge linen press and additional BIR. Following on with this theme, the laundry has plenty of storage and bench space, plus offering handy access to the double lock-up garage.
Outdoors, the property sports an asphalt tennis court with fence. Additionally, two substantial sheds, 14.5m x 10.3m and 11.8m x 5.6m respectively, with rollers doors, power, concrete flooring, and water nearby ensure that there is plenty of secure room for storing boats, cars, horse floats and other toys! For horse lovers, the idea of converting part of this expansive shedding into stables may appeal. Sheds are accessed by a gravelled drive. The expansive grounds are large enough to add a pool (STCA) or horse yards and menage.
Outdoor entertaining is made easy with an offering of two paved patios, each with outdoor lighting. The rear patio has an undercover BBQ area, and is set within formal gardens with a pleasant water feature. The front patio flows from the living room and offers views towards the lake, making it the perfect place to unwind and watch the sun set, glass of wine in hand, enjoying the serenity.
Mod cons include RC-AC and ceiling fan to family room, ducted vacuum, town water, bottled gas and septic tank.
This stunning lake front property is a family's dream come true. So why not settle in and stay a while?
- Absolute lake frontage and serene outlook on more than 5 acres approx.
- 1.2km to Point Lonsdale's shops, school and beaches
- Four generous bedrooms with generous storage options and two bathrooms
- Zoned formal and informal living hubs, expansive kitchen, plus perfect home office
- Two paved outdoor entertaining spaces, with undercover BBQ area
- DLUG with roller door and extensive shedding for storing vehicles, boats and other toys
Land: 5 Acres approx.