Last Listing description (July 2014)
Have It All On 10 Serene Acres In Wallington
Bound by established eucalypt shelterbelts, this wonderful lifestyle property on 10 acres (4.05ha) embraces the serene beauty of its Swan Bay Road location. The homestead is set back off the road, optimising the cloistered feel, and offers 4 bedrooms, formal and informal living zones, a pool, tennis court and terrific shedding. The land affords a healthy self-sufficient lifestyle, the space is a privilege.
- A gum-lined driveway boarders the western boundary providing a welcoming country entry
- Much-loved family home, 33 squares, built by local builder Rodney Crow
- Solid brick with iron roof and double insulation for absolute comfort
- The quintessential Aussie front veranda offers calming rural views and southerly breezes
- Zone-able floor plan wraps a central quadrangle with walled pool and lawn
- Timeless interiors; hardwood joinery, French windows, timber doors, decretive cornice
- The office and formal lounge with open fireplace are zoned at the entrance
- The living hub links a spacious family room, vast kitchen/meals area and dining room
- Family room with wood fire, RC AC and bar adjoins the quadrangle through glass sliders
- Excellent private and protected, indoor/outdoor entertaining
- 4th BR (guest room/playroom), with separate access to quadrangle, adjoins the family room
- Big country-style kitchen diner with central island bench, great storage and pool views
- Walk-in pantry, RC AC, F&P dishdraw, electric cooktop, oven and grill
- Meals accommodates many with floor-to-ceiling windows framing the front paddock
- Formal dining has an elegant air, ideal for special occasions
- The bedroom and wet area wing occupies the eastern aspect, all rooms with relaxing views
- 2 queen-size BRs with large BIRs as well as spacious storage robes in the hallway
- Family bathroom offers bath, shower and vanity, the toilet is separate
- The laundry, with yard access, is ideal for the needs of a family
- Master bedroom overlooks a fernery with WIR and convenient en suite shower room
- The walled quadrangle is north facing with paving and established palms enhancing the pool
- There is ample room for poolside alfresco dining and entertaining
- Fencing divides the pool from the protected back veranda without inhibiting views indoors
- Beautiful rose gardens surround the home
- The tennis court and cubby house are bonuses for the kids!
- The land comprises 3 paddocks (2x2.5acres and 1x5acres) fenced with town water troughs
- Attached SLUG, detached SLUG with workshop, machinery shed for 3 and huge parking bay
- Steel holding pens in fenced sheep yard, chicken coop and massive vegetable garden
- Solid clay bank under the home, paddocks with fertile soil producing high quality pasture
- Surrounded by quality local producers and renowned wineries
- Beautiful native flora and fauna
- 10 minutes to Ocean Grove and beaches, 20 minutes to Geelong, 90 minutes to Melbourne
- A special property blending urbane coastal convenience with a rural lifestyle