Last Listing description (April 2017)
This magnificent and totally private property is an easy 5 minute drive from Daylesford, and offers exclusive country living on 20 acres of beautifully maintained land, complete with 9 hole golf course.
This is country living on a grand scale with stylish and spacious open plan living, a designer kitchen with granite bench tops & deluxe appliances, 4 large bedrooms and dedicated studio space. Resident wildlife kangaroos, wallabies, over 50 species of birds, and more all appreciate the sanctuary of this propertys tranquil pasture and bushland environment.
The residence has been sited to overlook the large dam that not only provides ever-changing vistas across the water, but also plenty of water to the propertys established gardens and numerous vegetable beds.
While the house is connected to mains power and has 4 reverse-cycle heating/air-conditioning units, it is also fitted with 2 wood heaters, 1.6kw solar system fed back into the grid, solar/LP gas hot water system and 45,000 litres of rainwater storage for household use, so utility costs are reduced substantially.
There is plenty of shedding a large garage/workshop with power and concrete floor, 3 storage sheds, wood shed and home for the familys beloved chickens.
An undercover barbecue area overlooking the park-like grounds and dam. It is the perfect spot to unwind at the end of the day, and congratulate yourself on your good fortune.
Inspection is highly recommended to fully appreciate the delights of this wonderful property. Call for a comprehensive fact sheet.
- 5kms. from Daylesford. V- Line to Melbourne at Ballan 20 minutes away. 70 kms Melbourne Airport, 40kms Ballarat, 37kms. Castlemaine
- Living area of property 272 sqm (30sqs approx.) plus wrap around verandahs. Area under roofline including verandahs 472.5 sqm (50sqs)
- 20 acres comprising cleared land and native bushland
- Sensor lights on entering undercover parking and front of property.
- Main L-shaped living area, extremely spacious with formal dining area, 2 sets of sliding doors to verandah
- Large 2nd living area with sliding doors to verandah. This section of the home could also be used as a separate apartment
- 4 bedrooms master with walk-in robe, spacious ensuite inc. heated towel rail. 3 other large bedrooms all capable of taking king-size beds, and all with spacious BIRs
- Kitchen has an extra wide granite worktop & a huge amount of cupboard storage space , Bosch Dishwasher, top of the range induction cooker by Belling with 2 ovens and a separate grill, Epure double sink with under sink water filter
- Dining area adjacent to the kitchen can seat 10/12 people - ideal for entertaining
- Huge studio/rumpus room with french doors to verandah
- Boot room/laundry with cupboard storage and granite worktop
- Covered barbecue area with sink plus bush bbq hut close to the dam
- Nectre wood burners in main and 2nd living areas, 4 Daikin Reverse Cycle air conditioners in lounge - kitchen - main living area and 2nd living area. Ceiling Fan in main living area
- Fenced orchard with apples, pears, olives and mixed fruit trees plus more fruit trees in the grounds
- Large dam with sprinkler system round the gardens from electric pump
- 9 hole golf course using 5 greens
- Electricity supply to the property is all underground
- Very large garage/work shop fully concreted with power, workbenches, shelving and sensor light
- Chook shed securely fenced houses 12 chooks comfortably. Huge firewood shed, 3 storage sheds (one fully lined and totally waterproof), straw storage and shelved wood storage area next to main shed
- 45.000 ltrs of tank water in 5 tanks with water filter system - never run out of water.
- Wide pathways through the bush can be driven round in 4 wheel drive for collection of ample wood supply
- 1.6kw solar system fed back into the grid. Solar/Gas with Rheem Integrity 24 - 7 star back up with large Edwards SS Tank on roof for hot water 2 large LP gas cylinders for use when solar needs a boost - economical and very efficient
- The carport will take 2 large vehicles but also ample parking for many more vehicles