152 Hargreaves Road Emu Creek VIC

Come home to this charming hobby farm on the fringe of Strathfieldsaye. The approx. 19 acre property boasts a lovely homestead, excellent infrastructure, two dams and six paddocks. It’s ideal for horses or other stock, with a hayshed/stable and stockyards all part of the package. Paddocks of clover and grass pasture and established large box trees and tree planted fence lines. The ranch-style weatherboard home has a gorgeous vine-laced wrap-around veranda, providing relaxing alfresco spots on all sides. The floorplan consists of four bigger-than-average bedrooms, each with a built-in-robe, and three with a ceiling fan. The main has an ensuite, in addition to the modern family bathroom. The open-plan living space spans the whole width of the home. Polished pine floorboards and a wood heater bring the country charm, as do the leafy views from every window. Feature walls and pendants characterise this warm and homely space, which is open to a contemporary white kitchen. Designed to cater for the family, the kitchen has a pantry cupboard, under-bench oven, electric cooktop, dishwasher and plenty of cupboard storage. Ducted reverse cycle air conditioning flows throughout the home, made energy efficient thanks to solar panels and insulation. Surrounding the house is a delightful garden. A variety of flowering plants, trees, shrubs, creepers and vines are flourishing and provide habitat for wrens and pardalotes. All up there’s a whopping 180m2 worth of shed space, including a lofty American-style barn and double garage/workshop, both with power. A long carport doubles as an entertainment space or additional undercover car parking. Two water tanks hold approximately 60,000 litres. Strathfieldsaye IGA, shops and primary schools are all less than 4km drive away, via the bitumen. Or, head in the opposite direction for 13 minutes for fishing and water sports at Lake Eppalock. This is a very special listing, so close to Strathfieldsaye and Bendigo.