165 Mountain Road, Cockatoo VIC 3781

As you enter the driveway be captivated by the jaw dropping view to the Warburton Ranges, exquisite gardens and expansive lawns that surround this 'one of a kind' home. Featured in Home Beautiful in 1991 and thoughtfully planned to nestle in a sheltered position that allows full view of the house yard, paddocks and incredible views, this hand-made masterpiece is full of character and charm boasting Tasmanian Oak timbers, Oregan beams, feature leadlight and solid timber windows and doors that allow you to live in harmony with nature. Huge northerly windows provide passive solar benefits maximising winter sun while wide eaves and cascading grape vines add shade for summer. An expansive open plan design provides relaxed living and stunning views with a solid fuel fire to settle down in front of on cooler evenings. Imagine entertaining family and friends around a large table beside a crackling fire with a glass of the best and an ever-changing view as a backdrop. The country style timber kitchen offers Smeg hotplates and pyrolytic self-cleaning electric oven, as well as a Rayburn wood fired stove where a roast, stew, pot of jam or cake can be created - while at the same time heating your hot water and the hydronic panels to warm the entire home. This, along with a thermally efficient design will save you money on running costs all winter. The walk-in pantry has loads of space for all of your home-made produce if you enjoy creating your own delights. There are 4 very large bedrooms, the master with full ensuite. Outdoors there is an alfresco entertaining area as well as over 5 hectares with plenty of pasture for your four-legged friends, shedding/animal shelter, chicken pen, two road access and an abundance of fruit trees, berries, vegetables and herbs to fulfill your self-sufficient lifestyle. A variety of established trees, shrubs and flowering annuals provide an ever-changing kaleidoscope of colour and invite an array of native birds to visit. Whether you sit under the shady Oak trees and quietly contemplate, potter in the garden, pursue your equestrian dream or revel in the beauty that surrounds, this is a haven that will delight you.