651 Glenpatrick Road, Elmhurst VIC 3469

From the long winding driveway to the front door, this property (c.1914) presents as a traditional, country house situated at the foot of undulating hills. The style is classic Victorian with white timber boards, galvanised roof and wrap around verandas. The entrance hallway is half- panelled with stained timber (also ceiling) and the polished boards are repeated throughout. (The one painting of a drover with lamb and dog is evocative of previous owners). The 4 original rooms serve as bedrooms (3 with BIR) all understated with the furnishings reflecting the owners lifestyle - cots, changing table, elegant mirrors and order.
The fabulous space of the 'new' section of the house is entirely unexpected - running the full width of the house, there are expansive windows, french doors and a glistening white kitchen with stone benches. This is the absolute hub of the house and there is room for entertaining (dining, dancing), play area for children and/or comfortable TV viewing. There is a large wood fire heater. An offshoot passageway leads not only to the generous, tiled bathroom (shower, vanity, WC, claw- foot bath) but also the large laundry with a 2nd shower, WC and storage. The rear veranda offers a 'wow' factor: 18m in length x 4m width with custom-fit blinds to hold off rain or wind; this is a superb entertaining area and there is a wood fire pizza oven immediately at hand. The veranda looks out to the established garden with its mature quince, mulberry, fig trees, roses and orchard.. Water from a spring is pumped for the garden and there is tank water and a shed. A wonderful lifestyle property offering contemporary style and comforts coupled with original features. NB some photos taken in spring.
Elmhurst is 28k - 20 mins (approx) from Avoca, 35k from Ararat and 42k from Beaufort.