4 George Terrace, Junortoun VIC 3551

SET on a little over six acres, this beautiful property is a lifestyle equestrian paradise only 10 minutes from Bendigo. The residence sits towards the front of the property while the land slopes gently to the rear where a seasonal creek on the boundary provides good top soil in the pastures.

Town water, a 1.5-megalitre dam and two rainwater tanks ensure abundant water year-round. Sprinkler systems in the garden can run from dam or town water. Olive trees line the circular driveway and a camellia hedge hugs the return verandah. There's an orchard with a variety of fruit trees and a vegetable garden. A three-car garage has separate roller doors, one with remote access.

The home's airy light-filled interior has been freshly painted. Traditional features such as ceiling roses and archways at the front give way to a modern look and feel in the expansive kitchen and living areas overlooking a wonderful alfresco entertaining deck.

An Ultimate wood heater, reverse-cycle split-system and evaporative cooling keep things comfortable as does the extensive insulation in the walls and nine-foot ceilings. There's also a ducted vacuum system.

The main bedroom with its luxuriously thick carpet has a box bay window, en suite and deep walk-in wardrobe. A formal lounge and dining room is opposite. Two bedrooms, serviced by a family bathroom, have two-door built-in wardrobes while the fourth bedroom is presently used as an office.

A well-equipped galley-style kitchen with a Bosch dishwasher and induction cooktop overlooks the informal meals and living areas. A door opens to the entertaining deck where roses bloom in abundance.

The amenities for horses are too numerous to mention here but include: an Olympic-size manege with lighting and a hardwood fibre topping, two stables with lights, ceiling fans and auto drink troughs, four day yards with sand surface, a tack room/feed shed with washing machine, fridge and saddle/bridle/rug racks and so much more. There's a current permit for six horses.

Only 200 metres from the O'Keeffe Rail Trail, 35 minutes to the Elmore Equestrian Park and an hour from Tatura indoors, the location provides plenty of competition opportunities.

An inspection is an absolute must to appreciate the many great facilities.