27-31 George Street, Serpentine VIC 3517

At some stage in our lives many yearn for a simpler existence- perhaps retired, sick of the rat race or looking for a chance to develop a sustainable /organic lifestyle.
It is achievable given the affordability of buying property a little further from regional cities! In Serpentine, just 40 mins from Bendigo and approx 20 mins from popular country towns like Bridgewater (renowned for wineries and Loddon River tourism) and Inglewood, there is still a sense of community that outweighs distance.
There are two service stations/general stores, a hotel and plenty of like minded people.
This two bedroom cottage is set on three acres and has the option of leasing another 5 acres of land behind the property if required.
Much of the cottage is in original condition but it has been rewired, restumped, insulation installed in the roof and has reverse cycle heating and cooling. There is also a solar system installed to offset the power usage.
The lounge room
is kept warm and cosy with a wood heater and there are timber floor boards in most living areas. The kitchen has plenty of cupboards with a huge 800 mm gas oven (with electric grill) and gas hotplates. There is even a cellar for storage of wine or preserves.
The two bedrooms are of good size and the bathroom and laundry are functional.
Outside there are front and back verandas to sit and admire the peace and tranquillity of the property- large peppercorn trees, other mature trees and even the remains (three walls) of the original mud brick homestead circa 1860. A large shed provides extra storage for machinery/hay etc and there are two rainwater tanks for the garden. The property is connected to town water.