61 Pinchgut Lane

Shelbourne VIC 3515

This very impressive rural lifestyle property features a large, functional,
character filled, country homestead. Built in 1981 this architecturally
designed, solar passive home was certainly well ahead of its time,
the design features have never been so important as they are today. With a
north facing orientation, the home is naturally light filled by virtue of walls of tinted glass, through which one can bathe in the winter sun, with the added benefit of providing lovely rural views so you really feel at one with nature.

The double brick residence is supremely spacious, measuring 26 squares, with sprawling living areas that are sure to appeal to large families. Both the formal lounge and the family room boast huge bluestone feature walls, Cathedral ceilings with exposed beams and clerestory windows with electric roller shutters. They also both have cedar framed picture windows and sliding doors to verandahs for extending your entertaining to include alfresco spaces.

You will love the ambience of the freestanding solid fuel heater on a semi-circular brick hearth over slate tiles, in the family room, and the convenience of the reverse cycle split system. This room is expansive enough to accommodate an informal dining area and adjoins the kitchen which is everything a country kitchen should be, right down to the Tasmanian Oak solid timber cabinetry. Adjacent to the family room is a large double brick store room or wine cellar.

The carpeted formal lounge is accessed through bi-fold doors from the family room, as you enter, the huge stone open fire place will take your breath away. Adjoining in an L-shape is an ideal formal dining room. However as this home is so large it has a high level of versatility so you may have other ideas.

Beyond this, to the west end, is the formal entry with an airlock where tessellated tiles, dado boards and a colonial style door enhance the character of the home. A home office with built-in shelves and a desk is very handy here and big enough to be a fourth bedroom. It features 9' ceilings as does the rest of the home. The master bedroom also at this end, has a full wall of robes and a three piece ensuite where the shower and toilet are separated from the dressing room with the vanity, this is a very clever design aspect.

At the other end of the home a large laundry provides easy access to the toilet, from the living area, however the three piece bathroom with a spa bath also accesses the toilet making the other two bedrooms at the east end of the home highly serviceable. Ceiling fans and block-out drapes throughout will also ensure your comfort.

Outside you will find wide, full length, front and rear verandahs, a wonderful place to kick back and enjoy a cuppa in the morning sunshine. At the rear of the home an inviting undercover outdoor entertaining area is perfect for
entertaining guests and for large family get togethers. While there is a fenced off spa here, the current owners have not used it so it will possibly require servicing and may need some maintenance to reinstate it. The gardens are relatively easy care and the house yard is secure, making it perfect for kids and pets. The property also has high fencing in place to keep the kangaroo's off the lawn areas.

Other notable attributes are solar hot water and an abundant water supply. In front of the home is a huge dam where a vast array of birdlife lives. It is fitted with an electric pressure pump to provide water for the gardens. It is one of two dams on the property. For drinking and domestic use there is in excess of
200,000 litres of rain water storage available in tanks. The property is just under 42 acres and is divided into two main grazing paddocks. The land is suitable for all forms of livestock including horses, cattle and sheep, with the handling of livestock made easy with steel stockyards.

The shedding and vehicle storage is quite extensive and will appeal to all handy men and tradesmen alike. There is a big 18 x 9m Colorbond shed / workshop complete with a concrete floor light and power. There is also an abundance of power points and a long steel work bench that will be included in the sale. Adjoining this shed is a large high set double caravan port which could also accommodate a small truck. A second Colorbond shed measures 12 x 6m and has a concrete floor, light and power and is fitted with a roller door and storage racks. On top of this a double carport is attached to the home and provides undercover access.

This picturesque rural retreat is situated 15 minutes from the Kangaroo Flat
shopping strip and Lansell Square shopping centre, 25 minutes from the heart
of Bendigo and 30 minutes from Castlemaine or Maryborough. For those who
like to frequent the city, it's a very easy commute to the Tullamarine Airport or the Melbourne fringe in around 90 minutes.

Call today to arrange an inspection.
Wayne Heard 0409 248 477

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