Prepare to be charmed by this beautifully appointed brick family home, surrounded by its own gardens and paddocks full of abundant bird/wildlife and direct access to Kinglake National Park. The peaceful location with fresh mountain air, and not a neighbour in sight, is within walking distance to the township, making this country living at its best. Designed and built just 5 years ago it is North-East facing, taking full advantage of passive design principles to maintain a comfortable temperature. Its elegant design and beautifully appointed rooms benefit from soaring 9ft ceilings, ornate Victorian gutter cornicing, stunning solid blackbutt floors, period skirting and deep window sills, framing the views out across the property to lawn, trees and sky. Run it as a hobby farm or perfect for keeping horses, the property has three large interconnecting paddocks, three yards, a sand box, horse shelter, stable, tack and feed rooms and riding trails on its doorstep.
The gravel driveway lined with agapanthus and attractive trees, has a turning circle laid to lawn, and leads to a large shed and up to the double carport that adjoins the house. Attractive landscaping includes two white standard rose gardens, edged with bluestone, either side of a traditional herringbone brick path that leads to the wraparound verandah and the main entrance. Opening into a generous hallway, the light filled master suite is to the left with dual aspect windows that look out to the roses as well as a high feature window framing the treetops and sky. Storage is plentiful in the large WIR and the shower room is thoughtfully designed with underfloor heating and a heated towel rail.
To the right of the main entrance an open double doorway leads into a lounge with triple windows and a welcoming inbuilt Lopi wood heater with ornate timber mantle, perfect for the cooler months. From the hallway, a beautiful set of timber Art Deco doors inlaid with leadlight stained glass open into the dining room, which enjoys views out across the house paddock. Perfect for insulation, glass double doors separate the front section of the house from the spacious open plan kitchen and family room. The Shaker style kitchen cabinets with soft closing drawers and breakfast bar benchtop provide considerable storage, including a pantry. Chefs will love the high end appliances such as the Asko dishwasher and Ilve Nostalgie electric double ovens with De Dietrich induction stove top, set back into an inglenook inspired alcove complemented by beautiful old world tiles.
From the kitchen, a sliding door accesses a spacious utility area with terrific storage and a laundry with a trough, benchtops, access to outside and separate powder room. The large family room area benefits from a freestanding Lopi wood heater that heats this entire section of the house in winter, and triple glass sliding doors that open out to a verandah - the perfect spot to sit and enjoy your peaceful surroundings.
Beyond the family room is a huge double size bedroom (originally designed to be two bedrooms) with two sets of windows, triple BIRs and direct access out to the garden. A good size family bathroom has underfloor heating, a freestanding clawfoot bath, corner shower with rain shower head, WC and Victorian style pedestal basin. A further bedroom has BIRs and overlooks the rear garden.
Additional features include reinforced glass, ducted heating and cooling, ceiling fans, extensive storage throughout, tailored curtains and stunning pendant light fittings.
Outside, an impressive 14 x 7m shed could be used for a home business or additional parking with two roller door access. In an enclosed barnyard, a large open bay machinery shed with covered hay shelter, has a lockable tack room, feed shed and stable.
The property’s perimeter has post and rail fencing with a water sprinkler system on the interior fenceline fed by three connected water tanks (89,000L). A non operational bore is there ready to be connected. All paddocks have access to water and are interconnected including the house paddock, three large paddocks, three yards and a sand roll. The garden has a hoop frame chook run/house, four raised vegie beds and a lovely selection of trees including a stand of birch, a mature oak, variety of gums and white flowering pittosporum.
This incredibly well designed property is beautifully private yet still near to all the conveniences of Kinglake including schools, shops and cafes. Call to make your appointment today, because this gorgeous home is ready for you to move straight in and enjoy.
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