97 Banksia Court, Castella VIC 3777

If you are looking for the perfect country lifestyle there are very few homes that match the calibre of this impressive property. Down a quiet country road and set on approximately 5 acres this renovated 3 bedroom insulated log home is truly outstanding. From an elevated position and surrounded by tall trees, you can sit back and enjoy the peace and tranquillity while taking in the spectacular views over the tree covered valley and hills beyond. Close to an assortment of quality wineries and eateries this superb home is only 15 minutes to the all the conveniences of Yarra Glen and the township of Kinglake.
Impeccably styled inside in neutral tones, every aspect has been carefully thought about to maximise the sense of space and comfort while showcasing each room of this beautiful home to create a feeling of harmony. Utilising a combination of exposed brick walls, wood features including QLD spotted blue gum floors and arched ceiling with recessed downlights and exposed beams gives this home its own unique eclectic style.
An open plan dining / lounge / sitting area adjoining the kitchen is the perfect space to relax with open fireplace and full floor to ceiling windows providing an abundance of natural light and taking in those majestic views and it even has its own servery window. The inclusion of a Daiken inverter split-system ensures all year round comfort.
The impeccable kitchen, centrally located with another attached living area, will truly delight those who have a passion for cooking or entertaining. With a large Smeg Victorian entertainers oven/cooktop, Bosch dishwasher, grey caesarstone benchtops with plenty of storage including a large pantry and massive island bench highlighted by glass pendant lights and warmed by large Ultimate wood heater, this will be the ideal space to create and entertain guests with doors leading out to the brick verandah that wraps around the entire house. Connected to the kitchen area via double glass doors, a converted bedroom makes the idyllic space to retreat with a good book or study/home office.
Taking in those striking views and overlooking the front of the property via full height windows, the master bedroom retains those wonderful characteristics of the wooden pitched roof, exposed beams and feature brick wall and is fully carpeted. An expansive open WIR leads to the ensuite featuring spacious double shower and large rectangular above counter vanity and WC. Two further bedrooms are also carpeted and both include BIR’s. The light and bright family bathroom is stylishly decorated with a freestanding bathtub raised on a tiled platform against a charcoal tiled wall, large walk-in shower and above counter vanity. A separate toilet is adjacent to the bathroom and adjoins an excellently sized laundry boasting tremendous storage.
There is plenty of features to explore outside as well with established landscaped gardens around the house. Steps from the house lead up to a large clearing and various large garages/sheds connected to the driveway including a massive 6 x 12 meter garage with adjoining tandem carport. There is an abundance of water with 3 tanks totaling approximately 120,000 litres of water ensuring that you will never run out.
This magnificently presented home offers the perfect rural escape in a much sort after area. Conveniently close to Dixons Creek, Yarra Glen and Kinglake there are very few homes that offer this level of style and privacy and will be sure to snapped up quickly, so be quick to see it for yourself.