Idyllically tucked away at the end of a private lane, just metres to the iconic General Store, this charming four-bedroom, two-bathroom Red Hill Country Home is set within glorious established gardens on a lush half acre bordered by vineyards, and complemented by a self-contained pool house/studio, a substantial, self-contained workshop/machinery shed specifically designed to suit a variety of trades, plus a plumbed and powered double garage, offering enticing family lifestyle options including running a home-based or trades-focused business.
Character-rich, this single-level weatherboard circa-1960s former Orchard Keeper's residence will delight with its broad veranda's and picture windows that take in beautiful rural vistas. Polished timber flooring flows through the main rooms which comprise a front sun-room, and open plan living and dining with a wood-fire heater & split system heating/cooling, a well-equipped stone-topped kitchen featuring custom craftsman-made cabinetry and quality appliances, plus an adjoining walk-in preparation pantry. The main bedroom with built-in robes and multi-paned bay window is positioned at the front of the home overlooking the garden, along with the second bedroom or study, with a built-desk and cabinetry. Resplendent with botanically themed designer wallpaper and featuring large scale conservatory windows, the terracotta-tiled main bathroom offers a calming Parisian-inspired sanctuary space, while the additional two bedrooms, with fitted robes and verdant outlooks are positioned towards the rear of the home, along with the second bathroom, with a built-in tub and shower. Additional features include a large laundry with external access, a walk-in store room/linen press, split system heating/cooling, and 38 solar panels with inverter. Accessed from the main living area, the elevated, wraparound decked verandah contains a built-in above-ground solar heated swimming pool, and there is a self-contained pool house/studio with kitchenette and shower ensuite, that could be ideal as teenager/guest accommodation, or as an additional work-from-home space.
Purpose built for trades, contractors, and small-business operators, the impressive 170-square-metre workshop/machinery shed offers a rare commercial-style asset in a residential setting. Featuring 3-phase power, a Coonara wood fire heater, office/kitchenette and full bathroom facilities, it provides an outstanding base for equipment storage, fabrication, vehicle housing, or client-facing operations. This extensive infrastructure enables seamless work-from-home functionality or a highly efficient headquarters for a trades-based business. Surrounding the home are the established gardens containing many of the original orchard trees, a tranquil lawn area, a fish pond, and a fox-proof chicken shed.
Blissfully located on a private slip road with the Merricks Trail at the doorstep, and neighboured by some of Red Hill's most sought after attractions including the Red Hill Garden & Farm Supplies and Red Hill General Store, with Epicurean Cellar and Pantry, Many Little, Red Hill Bakery and Doctors, Dentist and Pharmacy all within five minutes' walk away. Cycle or walk to Red Hill Consolidated Primary School in 10 minutes without crossing any busy roads, and there is a choice of world-class Wineries and Restaurants within a 2-4-kilometre radius.
