Reached via a quiet country lane in the heart of Steels Creek’s gently rolling countryside and surrounded by paddocks, this characterful 2/3br weatherboard home is in one of the most sought after locations in the Yarra Valley. With enchanting northerly views out towards the Kinglake hills, and a lovely sizeable country garden, this property is in a league of its own.
Approaching the house through a gated driveway there are mature gardens to one side, ample parking, beautiful shrubs and plantings, established trees and a paving stones through a flower garden to the front door. Outdoor entertaining will be a pleasure under the wide covered verandah running the length of the house.
The oldest part of the house and out buildings date back to the 1940s, as does the vintage front door which opens into an extensive open plan living / family room with excellent walk-through kitchen leading to a dining area. Light fills the lounge room from large windows looking out to the gardens, and you’ll be the right temperature year round with Nobo radiator, a wood fire and ceiling fans. The modern kitchen is well laid out with a freestanding island bench, ample storage including a double pantry cupboard, Haier dishwasher, Linea electric oven and gas cook top. Adjoining the kitchen is a spacious dining area with doors out to the side verandah, for easy entertaining, plus a door to the rear garden.
From the living room, a hallway leads through a large dressing room (potential to be a third bedroom) with walk-in-robe, to a master bedroom with door out to a north-facing verandah overlooking a weeping mulberry tree in the garden to the paddocks and distant hills. A further bedroom with built-in-robes comes off the hallway, again with gorgeous views and French doors out to the deck.
The family bathroom is extremely bright and spacious with excellent storage, a Tastic light heater, and includes a one and a half person shower, sunken bath, WC, and laundry area.
Additional features include low voltage spotlights, reverse cycle A/C, Nobo radiators, ceiling fans, and the house uses rainwater (3 x water tanks, 23,000ltr capacity) and bottled gas for cooking. The house has wood panelling throughout and has been newly painted.
Outside, there is ample storage with numerous outbuildings including an original wash-house, double garage/workshed with power, undercover log storage, chook shed, and two further sheds.
A feature of the garden is a selection of espaliered fruit trees, a large vegie garden, orchard and a border of shrubs and yukka plants, with neighbouring paddocks.
Just a short drive to Dixons Creek and Yarra Glen, this incredible location gives you all the benefits of rural living yet is still near to town. Call to make an appointment today, because this gorgeous property won’t be on the market for long. 0448 638 965
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