Idyllically positioned to embrace Peninsula panoramas extending to the waters of Western Port, this grand homestead-style four bedroom sandstone residence is the centrepiece of 'Mariah', a 5.05 hectare* property that incorporates landscaped ornamental and productive gardens, six fenced paddocks, two dams, a currently tenanted three-bedroom second residence, and a 100-square-metre machinery shed, presenting a variety of home-based/trades business usages.
An automated entry gate opens to a fully concreted driveway leading to the sprawling sandstone brick home with an adjoining over-sized double garage with remote door. Inside, the impressively proportioned and light filled interiors comprise formal and informal living and entertaining areas, all with outstanding rural or garden outlooks, including the main living section edged by a full-length verandah and oriented towards the far-reaching views across the Peninsula to Western Port. The central stone kitchen is equipped with Miele appliances including an induction cooktop, convection, micro and warming ovens, while the gleaming 2-pac cabinetry incorporates a semi-integrated fridge/freezer. Also features a wood fire heater, gas ducted heating and ducted vacuum. There is an upper-level study with incredible views, the spacious main bedroom suite with a walk-in robe and ensuite bathroom, while the additional three bedrooms all have built-in robes and are zoned in a separate wing.
Surrounding the house are delightful, landscaped lawns and gardens including a newly established rose garden, an enclosed vegetable garden, a chicken coop and a variety of fruit trees including avocado, lemon, fig and persimmon, while colourful botanicals have been planted to draw in honeyeaters, fairy wrens and eastern spinebills. Ideal for horse or pony agistment the lush paddocks have water and shelters, while the picturesque main dam is a haven for native frogs.
Set on a quiet country road, the semi-rural property offers fabulous community connectivity, being less than a five-minute drive to local shops, schools and services, with easy freeway access for non-peak travel to the CBD in around 50 minutes. The address is zoned for Elizabeth Murdoch College and is on the bus route for private secondary schools including Padua College, Woodleigh, Bayside Christian College, Balcombe Grammar, Toorak College and Peninsula Grammar. A host of world class Peninsula attractions are within easy reach including wineries, golf courses, hot springs, and ocean beaches.
*Approximate land size
