Elders Real Estate is delighted to present 'Penzance' to the market, originally settled by the Kneebone family and now offered for sale for the first time in 150 years. Comprising 159 acres (approx.) this picturesque lifestyle grazing property is set at the base of Mount Langi Ghiran offering a mix of grazing land, native vegetation and rolling countryside with elevated peaks capturing panoramic views to Mount Cole in the East and the Grampians in the West.
The Home:
1960's triple fronted cream brick home is set among expansive pine trees, lush lawn and established gardens, comprising 3 generous bedrooms, two with built in robes, an office or fourth bedroom and an updated conveniently located bathroom handy to the bedrooms. Throughout the home there are lovely hardwood timber floorboards, a formal lounge with large north facing windows capturing the warm winter sun, as well as a slow combustion wood heater, The kitchen has also been elegantly updated featuring wall oven, electric cooking, dishwasher and island bench connecting well with the open dining area that has a slow combustion wood heater and split system for added comfort. Almost every window in the house gives you a view to the gardens and surrounding land, Other handy inclusions are the rear sunroom and laundry area with additional shower, vanity and toilet.
The Shearing Shed:
The original shearing shed has been tastefully restored offering a functional working area with the clever use of iron, timber and rustic building materials a standout feature. You immediately get the sense of history with original hardwood timber boards used for both flooring and wall lining, raked truss ceilings, timber barn doors and loads of natural light. Amenities include a country style timber kitchenette, bathroom facilities and the adjoining separate room provides the perfect space to set up the pool table and entertain.
Improvements:
Fenced into 3 paddocks, 8 water tanks in total (approx. 60,000 GAL) connected to house, cottage and garden, as well as a spring fed dam, 18.5 x 9.5 open bay machinery shed, 23.5 x 9.5 lockable machinery shed, 18.5 x 12.5 hay shed, 9.5 x 6m steel garage with concrete floor, sundry shedding and sheep yards.
The Land & Location:
Penzance comprises a primarily granite soil profile with cleared areas of native pastures, some steep rocky outcrops backing onto the State Park and areas of mature timber stands and native vegetation, ideally suited as a lifestyle opportunity for livestock grazing/breeding with potential for horticulture, viticulture, orchards, and would make an ideal property for events, accommodation, farm stay etc. The property is ideally located 16km from Ararat, 87km Ballarat, 190km to Melbourne CBD and close to major attractions such as the Grampians & Pyrenees Wineries, Mount Langi Ghiran & Mount Cole State Parks, Grampians National Park with easy 10 min drive to Mt Langi & Mountainside Wineries and access to the Western Freeway.
Contact selling Agent Michael Fratin 0409184572
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