Surround yourself with the beauty of a world-class garden and a beautiful family home, in idyllic Mollongghipp, (as featured in Gardening Australia) conveniently nestled between Daylesford and Ballarat. Whether you are seeking an escape to a country sanctuary, with spectacular gardens or searching for a sophisticated lifestyle haven with income potential, The Secret Garden – Mollongghip, offers its next fortunate custodians all this and more.
The 1.67h/4.12acre (approx.) property has been transformed by the horticulturist owners into a secret garden comprising of extensive pathways leading to exquisite garden rooms designed to surprise and delight you around every corner. The garden is a thoughtful interplay of English sophistication and Australian vibrancy that blend beautifully into the surrounding landscape.
The substantial 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home benefits from a flexible floorplan with ample space for permanent living, a self-contained wing for extended family or guests, and enchanting garden views. There are so many vantage points to admire the garden and country vistas , whether it be in the family room, the Smeg kitchen and north facing meals area, second living zone, office/sunroom , or from the decking that surrounds this beautiful home.
Exploring the garden is a feast for the senses. You can see spiralled topiary and cared-for hedging at your front door, hear the sound of water cascading over a tiered fountain, and take in the scent of fragrant plantings that add colour and contrast to groves of established trees. The wide veranda is perfect for long Sunday lunches or a quiet start to the day, there’s a waterside rotunda for watching birdlife and butterflies, and the practicality of a kitchen garden.
All this natural beauty comes with the quality you want for easy living. Thoughtful planning features in every room, from the creation of a large main bedroom, ensuite and walk-in robe in the parent’s retreat to the family room’s triple-burning Canadian fireplace, a dedicated space to work from home, timber ceilings and floorboards, and the kitchen’s Smeg appliances and generous storage.
Solar power and a Tesla battery, 256,000 litres of tank water storage, heat-pump hot water, extensive insulation and split-system heating and cooling are eco-smart features. Automated irrigation, 2 bores providing crystal clear filtered water and volcanic soil help keep the garden looking magnificent year-round, and garaging and shedding are practical inclusions.
Mollongghip is conveniently only 10 minutes to Creswick, 20 minutes from both Daylesford and Ballarat, and its residents love the undulating countryside and sense of community.
** We have obtained all information in this document from sources we believe to be reliable, however, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Prospective purchasers are advised to carry out their own investigations.
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