Set amidst green paddocks and mature country gardens, with rural views to Mt Macedon and the Cobaws, this North facing brick veneer house, built 40 years ago, has recently been given a proud and professional eco-makeover. Designer doors and windows give floor to ceiling views of garden and the spacious private entertainment area creating the ultimate “out-door/ in-door” ambiance enhanced by bright polished floors.
This versatile, economic family home consists of 4 bedrooms and study with, WIFI, L-shaped living room with cathedral ceiling, 3 bathrooms (one with spa), great laundry, bright, functional kitchen with meals area and dining room/retreat.
The fragrant country garden, filled with bird song, is stocked with perennial plants; native and exotic shrubs and mature trees to give all year round colour and pleasure. The fertile productive vegetable garden is well laid with abundant water, featuring soft fruit canes, perennial rhubarb and an established asparagus bed. Growing in the orchard are pear, apple, plum and almond trees.
Currently operating as a small pony stud, this property has been used as an equestrian centre. The designer horse facilities influenced by Jane Myers (“Keeping Horses on Small Property”) are second to none with a great all-weather 60m x 20m arena, 6 well fenced paddocks, (5 with automatic water)and most with laneway access. There are 4 sand yards, three with shelters. Two large sheds with power and concrete floors provide flexible practical work space. One contains two stables, space for horse food and float parking. The other has been used as workshop, and double garage. There is ample parking and horse wash area.
For children this home provides endless play space, including old tennis court, cubby house, chook and dog runs.
Immediately appealing to equine enthusiasts, this fabulous property will also attract purchasers looking for established small-acreage with a comfortable, spacious house with added potential for a home business.
Located in rural North Woodend, just off the Avenue of Honour, this house has quick and easy access to the Calder Freeway, Woodend Station, Melbourne Airport, and school bus pickups.
Eco features
Water – Never worry again! Town water, 3 rain water tanks (54,000 litres) and bore with excellent quality water. All used house water is recycled via a Taylex Clearwater septic system to gardens.
Energy Efficiency rating of 5 - good insulation, draft proofing and some secondary glazing
Power – 22 Solar panels – Italian Aurora Inverter 5.17kw, plus Edward’s solar hot water system. Depending on use, low or no electricity bills!
Heating - Coonara wood stove, split level AC and low energy electric heaters.
Ventilation – Well placed designer windows provide through breeze during hot weather – no need for AC.
