Imagine starting your day with panoramic water and landscape views and winding down with a glass of something cold at the end of your day as you watch the stunning kaleidoscope of colours that light up the sky as the sun slowly fades from view.
This amazing lifestyle property, just one hour from Melbourne offers this and so much more.
Set on 3,973sqm in the private Pykes View Estate, this is a rare opportunity to own one of only ten other properties in this well-regarded estate on the edge of the magnificent Pykes Creek Reservoir. Get set to enjoy all the benefits that the direct gated access to this amazing water location offers including boating, fishing, kayaking, swimming, water skiing and picnicking with family and friends.
Completed in 2000 this quality-built home features unsurpassed views of the water and landscape beyond, which will never to be built out due to the council owned land which provides a sweeping green carpet to the water. Enter the home to the tranquil sounds of the waterfall in the beautifully landscaped atrium, and find yourself in the expansive sunken lounge room providing the first glorious glimpses of the reservoir framed by an enormous picture box bay window bookended with another wall of glass facing the atrium inviting the lush outside in.
There is more than enough room for a couple of large sofas to enjoy nights by the wood burning fire or tv, or simply take in the view of all the water action. Adjacent is a spacious work from home office area providing great hybrid working options, complete with built in desk, cabinetry and split system heating and cooling and French door access to the verandah.
The generous master bedroom features bedside water views, a walk-in robe providing loads of storage, ceiling fan and private ensuite. Two further bedrooms include BIR's, soaring ceilings and large format windows creating light filled and peaceful spaces; one even enjoys an atrium outlook. These bedrooms are complemented by a central bathroom featuring heated towel rails, bath, and heat lamp lighting. A separate toilet and well equipped and functional laundry.
You will enjoy cooking in this well-appointed kitchen featuring granite benchtops, Tasmanian Oak joinery, slate floors, gas stove top, electric oven and dishwasher which adheres to the efficient and practical triangle design. The kitchen opens to vast dining and living area which includes a vaulted cedar shiplap and exposed beam ceiling, polished parquetry flooring, split system and generous French doors which open to the to the jewel in this homes crown – the deck.
Added to the home 5 years ago, the deck has been thoughtfully considered to showcase the absolute best that this lifestyle property offers – spectacular views of the water, a place to enjoy entertaining family and friends and the great outdoors all year long. The maintenance free Mod Wood decking and BBQ plumbed directly into the house gas supply means more enjoyment and less stress.
Leading to the landscaped fire pit, this deck will quickly become the place to be perfect for both quiet solitude and making memories with those you love.
No lifestyle property would be complete without a place to store the toys!
There is a double garage with power, hot & cold water and ceiling storage, in addition to a massive 12m x 7.5m insulated shed for the boat and jet skis, or simply an auto enthusiasts dream workshop. An additional 7.5m x 6.6m carport provides perfect additional vehicle parking at the property.
Surrounded by low maintenance gardens, with clever use of retaining walls to create distinct gardens spaces for you to enjoy. For those with a green thumb there's vegetable garden and compost infrastructure in place, together with additional shedding for all your tools and firewood.
Located only 10 minutes from the fast train to Melbourne, 60 minutes via the Western freeway to Melbourne, 15 minutes to Bacchus Marsh and moments to local winery St Anne's.
This is a spectacular property with 180-degree water views, sitting amongst landscaped gardens within a natural bushland setting. Opportunities such as this come but once in a lifetime – do not miss out.
Additional property features:
Fully double-glazed windows & doors throughout
Garage is double bricked - 6m W x 8m L
Concrete path extends around the entire house
Additional ceiling storage in garage and deck
2 x rainwater tanks
Lower deck has additional power & reinforcing for future spa installation
2 x HWS – LPG on demand for the central bathroom and laundry and reverse cycle for the ensuite and kitchen
Additional external power and water points
Garden shed – 2.4m x 3.6m
Wood shed – 2.4m x 7.2m
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