Located adjacent to the hub of the Mornington Peninsula’s showcase township of Somerville, lies the 5 acre oasis of Bungower Farm.
Sited less than five minutes to the vibrant shopping strip of Somerville and with the same proximity to the Peninsula Link, this remarkable property is perfectly positioned.
Close to schools, a plethora of sporting and recreational facilities on the doorstep and with easy access to major arterial roads, gives 219/219A Bungower Road, Somerville many advantages.
The dual occupancy, double residenced holding is immaculately presented and has been meticulously designed to offer private rural living. Impressive cypress hedging provides seclusion from neighbours and ensures a country feel for this farmlet.
Approached through an electronic controlled attractive farm gate, down a majestic tree lined drive, the main residence nestles in a formal, Paul Bangay inspired, landscaped setting.
The magnificent garden boasts architectural plantings of mixed hedges, perennials, wisteria and splendid, mature, deciduous feature trees.
The tastefully decorated, weatherboard, two storey residence has inviting wide verandas to welcome you home. Resplendent with cypress flooring, the three bedroom, two bathroom home is flooded in natural light and has the living zone on the lower floor, while the bedrooms are placed to provide magnificent views from the upper level.
The first storey possesses a large, cathedral ceiling lounge, a family room, dining room and separate rumpus/family room.
At the heart of the home lies a bespoke, chef’s kitchen. The kitchen is fitted with ample cabinetry (with walk-in, butler’s pantry), stone bench-tops, a large island and a superb range oven and gas stove top.
The sleeping quarters on the second storey comprise; 3 double bedrooms (all with built-in-wardrobes), with the master benefiting from a light and airy en-suite. Each room has large glazing to give fantastic views of the property and fabulous garden.
The home is cuddled by capacious decking and the rumpus/family room deck leads to the heated swim spa and BBQ pavilion. This entertaining area exemplifies the modern Australian requirement of indoor/outdoor living.
Located within the building precinct of Bungower Farm a second and separate residence exists. The cottage features two bedrooms and one bathroom and provides wonderful living arrangement options.
The cottage is charmingly decorated and the clean lines of its kitchen are enhanced by attractive stone bench-tops and flowing layout.
The master bedroom has a large walk-in-robe.
Separate but under the same cottage roofline is a spacious machinery area with mezzanine.
Complimenting the storage amenities of the buildings’ zone is a 10.5m x 7m shed with fully lined office, a feed and tack room and caravan/horse float storage. A double garage adjacent to the main residence rounds out the outbuildings. The gravelled area outside the shed easily offers parking for another 10 vehicles.
The fertile (Bungower Farm’s origins lie in it being part of Somerville’s famed orchard country) 5 acres is well fenced into five ample paddocks with a drained, 55m x 30m grass equestrian arena.
Two water tanks (5,000 and 30,000 litre) are used for the garden’s irrigation, while mains water supplies the two residences.
Bungower Farm is ideally located, has two beautifully appointed residences and the most superb formal garden.
FEATURES
• 5 fertile acres with magnificent landscaped gardens
• Immaculate double residence, offering private rural living
• Sun-drenched main residence offers cypress floors & pitched ceilings
• Both residence are supplied by mains water & mains gas
• Decked entertaining/BBQ area offering a heated swim spa
• 10.5x7m shed will fully lined office, feed/tack room & storage
• Two water tanks totalling 35,000L used for garden irrigation
• Five well fenced paddocks including a 55mx30m grass arena
• Vegetable garden, chicken roost & run
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