Privately nestled on 140 fertile and productive acres in the gorgeous rolling hills of South Gippsland, this stunning three-bedroom, two-bathroom weatherboard home with incredible views has been lovingly renovated and extended and offers the best of both worlds; a peaceful rural lifestyle with the benefit of being a short drive from Mirboo North and Boolarra townships.
As you meander up the private driveway and lay eyes on the home, it’s becomes clear that this one is something special. Stepping inside from the protected front porch, the entryway is sun drenched with striking raked ceilings and opens onto the main living area whilst also providing access to the extension.
The open plan kitchen, dining and lounge are North facing and perfectly positioned to allow the glorious light to flood through the floor to ceiling windows whilst also allowing the incredible garden and rural views to be appreciated from every angle. This area is the heart of the home boasting beautiful hardwood timber floors that continue throughout, exposed beams and featured timber panelling whilst a wood fire has been provided to keep you cosy in winter. The well-designed country kitchen features soft timber cabinetry, electric cooking, dishwasher, servery and walk in pantry.
A large sliding door opens onto the North facing deck, providing the all-important connection between indoor and outdoor living. Ideal for entertaining or simply relaxing with a cuppa whilst enjoying the established gardens and views over the surrounding farmland.
Heading down the hallway, the three bedrooms are all spacious with decorative cornice and quality carpet (two with BIR’s). Storage is plentiful with a two-door linen press provided and additional available in the laundry. The bathroom is centrally located, and light filled with skylight, single timber vanity, bath, shower and toilet.
The Master can be accessed via the hallway and additionally from a private passage off the entryway. It features a large corner window that provides views over the garden and beyond, BIR’s and an expansive ensuite with a beautiful, raked ceiling, large shower, vanity with generous storage and toilet.
It is here that the sitting room with private deck and heating provides flexibility to be used as a fourth bedroom, study or reading room. The adjoining laundry is generous in size, with broom closet, bench area and direct access outside.
In addition to a double carport & attached workshop, there are 2 haysheds and a machinery shed all well-built and in good order. The property is divided into 7 paddocks with electric fencing, has been fertilised yearly, is well fenced and with wind shelter and shade for livestock. An unused road lease provides accessibility by 4WD or tractor to most of the property. This is reliable, South Gippsland mixed use grazing country with an average rainfall in excess of 700mls per annum. Water is in abundance, with 1 main dam & 4 smaller dams and gravity fed troughs whilst 2 large rain water tanks (one concrete, one poly) totalling approximately 50,000 litres provide rainwater to the house.
Land like this is hard to come by, highly productive, undulating to steeper in parts but well drained with a mix of red and grey soils. Take a walk through the house gardens where you are surrounded by mature deciduous trees & the Orchard comprising of many established fruit trees.
This property is an ideal escape to leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind and indulge in the quiet country lifestyle you have always dreamed of. With NBN and satellite available this would suit a permanent lifestyle change, existing farm operation or maintain the current easy care agistment arrangement and enjoy as a wonderful weekender.
