21 Garlepp Road

Welshmans Reef VIC 3462

Today's busy lifestyle demands a retreat, a tranquil paradise where we can escape, relax, recharge and entertain. This delightful property on a native and deciduous dotted 1.5 acres is everything you could wish for in relaxed country living. Custom designed and built to maximise its private aspect, the Shadow-clad home blends seamlessly with its environment, walls of glass, feature windows and glass sliders delivering tranquil views from every room confirming the home's indoor/outdoor lifestyle credentials.

Step inside where the already impressive interior dimensions are further enhanced by the warm Ironbark floorboards flowing throughout. The stunning stone fireplace sits at the heart of the free-flowing family and dining area, bi-fold doors expanding the space by drawing back to merge with a beautifully crafted, vine covered alfresco deck and beyond a delightful open-air crazy paved BBQ area, both spaces perfect for year-round outdoor dining and entertainment. The chef's kitchen is everything and more. Gleaming all-white cabinetry, sleek stone benchtops, premium quality appliances and a chic glass splash back that plays brilliantly off the Ironbark floors deliver an inspiring environment for creating culinary triumphs small and large. The extra-large double door pantry has storage space for all your needs while the spacious island with breakfast bar is the ideal space to sit, relax and enjoy a coffee or light meal with friends and family. For quieter moments, a stylish sitting room with impressive wine rack is the perfect formal retreat. At day's end retire to one of four light-filled and beautifully appointed bedrooms. The king premier and second bedrooms each boast walk-in robes and chic ensuites, while the queen third and fourth bedrooms, each with built-in robes share a centrally located contemporary family bathroom. The laundry is superb with wall-length, millimetre-perfect cabinetry, third toilet and external access.

Immerse yourself in tranquil gardens with a delightful mix of natives, ornamental pears, boutique olive grove and stone fruit orchard. Lovingly tended vegetable beds deliver a bounty of home-grown, organic produce. There's also ample lawn area for children and pets to play. As expected with a property of this calibre, quality features are not limited to the home. There's a double garage/workshop with roller door access and concrete floor perfect for the handyman or hobbyist. 73,300lts of rain-water storage service the home plus three rainwater tanks totalling 15,000lt with pump ensure ample garden water even during the dry season. Additional highlights include reverse-cycle air-conditioning, ceiling fans, insulated ceiling and walls, solar panels feeding back to the grid, double carport and tool/wood-shed.