Set on 5,629m² (approx. 1.39 acres) of established grounds above the rolling hills of Batesford, 97 Shepherd Road is an exceptional expression of contemporary country architecture, where meticulous craftsmanship, acclaimed landscape design and breathtaking natural beauty converge.Custom-built approximately five years ago by Linked Building, this four-bedroom residence with dedicated home office was conceived to celebrate its setting. The gardens are the work of internationally acclaimed landscape designer Phillip Johnson, celebrated for his award-winning garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, whose native planting and established eucalypts create a seamless connection between home and landscape, bringing the outside in and offering a home that exudes tranquility from every aspect. Beyond electronic entrance gates with intercom, a tree-lined driveway leads past magnificent mature gums to a striking façade of rich brickwork and bold black James Hardie cladding. Inside, warm oak veneer flooring and soaring 3.5-metre ceilings give the main living domain a magnificent sense of volume. Expansive double-glazed windows frame an uninterrupted panorama across the Moorabool Valley to the historic Moorabool Viaduct, with the eastern orientation capturing the first golden light of each morning. Electronically operated blinds provide effortless control over light and privacy. The kitchen pairs bespoke cabinetry and Caesarstone benchtops with two ovens, a generous walk-in butler's pantry with its own garden outlook, and plumbing provisions to the refrigerator. Four well-proportioned bedrooms and the home office sit beneath 2.7-metre ceilings, with bespoke wardrobe handles and carefully selected finishes throughout. The principal suite is a true sanctuary, where a picture window frames the viaduct and valley above a custom solid Blackbutt timber window seat. The generous ensuite features solid Blackbutt cabinetry, complemented by a spacious walk-in wardrobe. A second master suite, complete with its own private ensuite, provides an ideal retreat for elderly parents, visiting guests or older children seeking independence and privacy. This thoughtfully designed space offers flexibility for multigenerational living, allowing family members to enjoy their own comfort while remaining connected under one roof. A substantial laundry offers extensive cabinetry, bench space and a bench seat, with internal access to the double garage, which has an electric roller door and rear access. Outside, a covered alfresco terrace and barbecue area take in sweeping valley views, while the eastern verandah offers a front-row seat to sunrise over the hills, coffee in hand. Unlike many steeply sloping properties along Shepherd Road, this estate enjoys predominantly gentle gradients and expansive level areas, making the land usable as well as beautiful. To the west, a generous level garden captures spectacular sunsets, giving the property two entirely different perspectives of the countryside. Established orange, lemon, lime, apple, pear and cherry trees, raised vegetable beds and a chicken coop embrace a self-sufficient country lifestyle. For families, there is a basketball court and hoop, children's sandpit, open lawns and a separate shed. Modern comforts include double glazing throughout, zoned electric ducted heating and cooling, a 5kW solar system, three-phase power, NBN, two hot-water systems, mains water, three water tanks and irrigation to the front garden. Tightly held Batesford offers rural tranquillity with convenient access to the Geelong Ring Road, Princes Freeway and Melbourne. Kardinia International College (Kindergarten to Year 12) in Bell Post Hill is close by, as are Geelong's city centre, waterfront, restaurants and shopping, Batesford village and the Moorabool River. A rare collaboration between architectural vision, masterful craftsmanship and internationally recognised landscape artistry, this is a private sanctuary where every sunrise is an occasion.
97 Shepherd Road is more than an exceptional country residence. It is a rare collaboration between architectural vision, masterful craftsmanship and internationally recognised landscape artistry. Built with families in mind who appreciate a peaceful accessible countryside lifestyle.
A private sanctuary where every sunrise is an occasion and every square inch is a work of art.
FIRST PUBLIC SHOWING: TWILIGHT SHOWCASE FRIDAY 6TH NOVEMBER 6:00-7:00PM
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