Need room for an older or younger generation to live at home with you? This fabulous property combines generous proportions and grandeur with the convenience of a separate dwellingideal for extended family or, for the savvy investor, as a rental or Airbnb opportunity.
THE MAIN HOME
Step through the intricate handmade timber front door into a vast living and dining room, where natural light takes centre stage. A gas heater and split-system air conditioner ensure year-round comfort.
The chef-worthy kitchen is designed for entertaining and catering for a crowd. Featuring a well-considered layout, a fabulous walk-in pantry, a wall-mounted oven and steamer, a four-burner electric cooktop with rangehood, a two-drawer dishwasher, abundant storage and bench space, and a chic curved sink beneath a striking bench-to-ceiling feature window.
The kitchen also incorporates a second dining area and opens onto a huge undercover alfresco spaceperfect for hosting family and friends throughout the year.
There are three generously sized bedrooms, all with built-in robes. The main bedroom includes a modern ensuite with a shower, vanity and toilet. The central bathroom features a shower-over-bath, chic retro tiles and a built-in vanity, with a separate toilet. A spacious laundry with direct outdoor access completes the home.
THE SEPARATE COTTAGE APARTMENT
With its own entry and living quarters, this bespoke cottage offers a world of possibilities. It includes an entry foyer, an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area, two good-sized bedrooms and a cheerful pink bathroom.
THE GROUNDS
Set on a beautiful corner block opposite the prestigious Alexandra College campus, the lush, established grounds provide excellent access to both dwellings. They feature privacy planting, thriving espaliered apple trees, a terrific lemon tree and a separate lock-up garage on a concrete base, complete with lighting and power.
Enjoy the convenience of living close to excellent schools, the indoor pool and the bustling town centre, with its divine boutique shopping, cafés and restaurants, ever-changing art gallery, and the Hamilton Performing Arts Centre, which hosts a program of Australian and international performances.
This magnificent location is also just a 20-minute drive from Dunkeld, the gateway to the Grampians; 45 minutes from Port Fairy's beaches; and an hour from Warrnambool and the beginning of the world-famous Great Ocean Road and Surf Coast. South Australia's Limestone Coast and the Coonawarra wine region are less than a two-hour drive away.
Hamilton thrives as a vibrant farming community, offering a relaxed country lifestyle supported by an abundance of award-winning local schools, from kindergarten through to TAFE; a terrific hospital; a multi-million-dollar indoor swimming and sports centre; newly refurbished netball and sports grounds; and major retailers, including Bunnings, Mitre 10, McDonald's and Kmart. Everything you need is right at your fingertips.
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