Secure this rare opportunity to own this architecturally significant property . Designed and built by renowned architect Cedric Ballantyne, "Bal Blair" has been held by only three families since being built in 1938.
Set on approximately 60 acres of quality, flat to slighty undulating pasture with stands of native gums, three dams and a seasonal creek. The beautiful homestead offers an opportunity to further add value with your own modern touches or relax and enjoy the atmosphere and character this property has in spades.
The cozy house has hard wood panelling and outstanding timber features and finishes throughout. Significant to the local area with historical records dating back to the 1930's including being camp for the US Army during their WW2 preparations; including conversion of the shearing's cooks quarters into what is believed to be the first American style Hamburger shop in Australia!
• Less than a 10 minute drive to the thriving township of Seymour with shops, public transport and freeway links to Melbourne.
• Enjoy the formal lounge complemented by an inviting open fireplace.
• Grand dining room could be mistaken for a hunting lodge in Scotland!
• Sunroom with large sliding door leading to a deck overlooking the secluded gardens.
• Functional hardwood kitchen with plenty of cupboard space, electric oven and cooktop with additional wood burning range stove and skylight.
• Hydronic Heating ( 3 panels and hot water) via the Wood burning Bosky range.
• Master Bedroom with walk-in robe and air conditioner.
• Bedrooms two and three are queen size with BIR's.
• Formerly a "Maids quarters", a small room could be used as 4th bedroom or home office/storage room.
• Classic cast iron claw foot bathtub.
• Undercover patio with built-in BBQ and decked entertaining area.
• Expansive fenced lawned area and neat easycare gardens that feature mature shade trees complemented by reticulated watering / Fire defence sprinklers.
• An outside laundry and additional W/C.
• Additional room (formerly Stable Hands Quarter) could easily be turned into studio/ teenagers retreat or separate work from home office.
• Large 352sqm approx. secure shed and workshop with partial concrete floor and mezzanine, ample storage for cars, caravan, or easily convert to stables.
• Additional features include Alarm system, Slow combustion wood fire, Alcove for upright piano, Historical working servant call bell, Antique working telephone , 5KW Solar system, Chicken coop, Bird avery, Cattle yards & ramp, 3 Stand shearing shed, Town water. Double carport
Characterful and yesteryear charm sum up this property, full of history and loving family memories, ready for the next custodians to make their family name part of its wonderful history.
Inspection is by private appointment only, please phone Kellie Ryan today.
*A full history of "Bal Blair" and its Architect Cedric Ballantyne and past owners is available on request.
