34 Millott Lane, Muckleford VIC 3451

A hedge of quince trees greets you as the sweeping driveway leads to this well-loved and maintained weatherboard three-bedroom home, privately tucked away down a country lane. Surrounded by bushland, and occupying just over 12 acres (approx), this picturesque property is only a short drive into Castlemaine for retail and amenities or into historic Maldon for the quintessential country village and community.

A wide verandah leads to an entry foyer with an adjoining library/study, and further to an informal sitting/ reading room with external access. A spacious living room with large windows overlooking the landscape features a solid wood heater with brick surround, a split system, and a study nook with concealed shelving. Adjoining the living is a dining room with double doors leading to the sunny back verandah and taking in views of the surrounding bush. The contemporary kitchen provides a 900mm gas cooktop, a double wall oven, a Miele dishwasher, a walk-in pantry and plenty of storage. The generously sized main bedroom has a large walk-in robe, a split system, and a sliding door to the verandah. Two further bedrooms with built-in robes are serviced by a large bathroom with a bath, a separate shower, a toilet and a vanity. Completing the internal floorplan is a laundry with a separate toilet and a cloakroom. Additional features include views of the surrounding bush and gardens from every window, polished timber floors, new carpet, town water and power, and bottled gas.

A spacious, well-lit north-facing studio with a vaulted ceiling, concrete floor and a ceiling fan has large windows overlooking the bush, providing a perfect place to create, meditate or simply retreat. Externally, brick-paved and landscaped footpaths meander through a low- maintenance native garden with mature gum trees, while an orchard, a vegetable garden, and a chicken run with hut provide excellent lifestyle options. Ample shedding with power, a double garage and carport, numerous water tanks, dams, and irrigation taps, and fenced paddocks for animals provide ample infrastructure. Basset Creek, which runs through the paddock, and an old shearing shed/ potential stables, add to this property’s considerable charm.