For the buyer seeking a change of pace from the hustle and bustle of town living, this approximate seven acre farmlet is an exciting offering.
Within a five minute drive of Warragul, Drouin and even less from Lardner Park and the freeway, proximity to essential services is key.
The weatherboard homestead, full of history and country charm, was originally moved by horse and dray in the 1920's and extensively enlarged and sympathetically renovated in the 1990's.
Surrounded by a glorious garden of magnificent 100 year old European trees, the setting is pure magic.
If horses are your passion, there are two lined stables, tack/feed room, wash and grooming bay with lights, power and a HWS together with a 50m x 20m sand based menage.
For wine buffs, the vineyard with its variety of pinot noir grapes is a bonus, producing between 300 to 400 bottles per year.
Suitable for a large family or overnight guests, the homestead is spacious and welcoming with four bedrooms, including the main bedroom with an ensuite, study or fifth bedroom, gorgeous four piece family bathroom with period fittings, formal living room, large family/meals area, farmhouse kitchen, utilities room and a separate toilet.
An oversized, remote controlled double garage has internal entry and an adjoining workshop with mezzanine storage and a rear roller door.
Accessed from the family room, a broad covered verandah is perfect for lazy summer days overlooking the inground swimming pool.
Along the front, the charming original front verandah is a private place for quiet reflection.
Inside, many original features have been retained including 10 foot ceilings, picture rails, moulded cornices, sash windows, two open fireplaces and Sheoak flooring.
Electric wall panels, a solid fuel heater and brand new split system air conditioner in the family room ensure year round climate control whilst the 6.5kw solar unit with battery backup and double glazing in the extension save on power costs.
Well equipped for the home chef, the kitchen features an impressive Falcon, seven burner multi oven cooker, Bosch dishwasher and a corner pantry.
Additional improvements include:
. Solar heated, salt chlorinated swimming pool with new boundary fencing
. 12.8m x 6m shed with a concrete floor, water and power - possible conversion to an
Airbnb or holiday accommodation (STCA)
. Former dairy
. Hay shed
. Quaint children's cubby house
. Hen house, veggie patch and assorted fruit trees to stock the home larder
. Two water tanks totalling 75,000 litres.
For the buyer looking for a self sustaining lifestyle, horse enthusiast or the family seeking an urban escape not too far from town, this superb property could be your pocket of rural bliss.
