Elmhaven is a picture-perfect country home that pairs timeless architectural character with a beautiful, tranquil 5.13-acre rural setting, all within 10 minutes of Ballarat's CBD, private schools and hospitals and the train station.
• The home brings together classic period detail and generous proportions that never go out of style, with the comfort and ease expected of modern country living. Three-metre ceilings, wide oak plank floors and skylights fill the rooms with natural light to create a warm, welcoming and refined interior that feels connected effortlessly to the surrounding landscape.
• The home feels remarkably secluded and peaceful. A broad wraparound veranda connects it to landscaped, irrigated gardens and mature European trees, offering a peaceful place to sit, unwind and enjoy the sounds and sights of nature through the seasons, and the simple pleasure of having space around you.
• Designed for both relaxed family living and elegant entertaining, the home offers generous accommodation and quality finishes throughout. At its heart, a beautifully appointed Shaker-style kitchen with 90cm Falcon Freestanding cooker and butler's pantry flow seamlessly into the dining and living area. In Summer, doors open onto the adjoining north-facing alfresco, for long lunches with family and friends. When winter arrives, the Nectre wood fire sets the scene for cosy, warm relaxed nights in.
• A second living room offers another place to retreat, with French doors framing elevated views of native gums and the surrounding countryside. The dedicated office and rumpus room add further living zones, while a luxurious master retreat and a dedicated children's wing give everyone their own space. Whether hosting friends, enjoying quiet evenings or giving the family room to spread out, the versatile layout provides flexibility to adapt to every stage of life.
• Thoughtful upgrades combine energy efficiency with everyday comfort and wellbeing: solar power, double glazing and upgraded insulation keep running costs down, while hydronic heating paired with underfloor heating in certain areas delivers gentle, even warmth on Wintry Ballarat mornings, the verandah combined with evaporative cooling provides comfort during Summer, and whole-home water filtration provides clean, fresh tank water from every tap.
• Moving between acreage and home is effortless with the generous mudroom to keep muddy boots, school bags, and sports gear neatly at bay. While a large laundry space, dedicated drying cupboard, and extensive storage with a pull-down attic ladder make everyday family life easy.
• Beyond the home, the lifestyle offering continues with four separate paddocks, stables, an orchard and a full-sized synthetic turf tennis court with basketball ring. A powered front gate and security camera system add peace of mind while a double garage with workshop space provides ample room for vehicles, tools and equipment.
For those seeking a quality home in a beautiful setting with space for children and pets to roam, all just minutes from Ballarat, this is relaxed acreage living at its most inviting.
