There are many reasons homes rarely go on the market in this established Eaglehawk estate, and it’s why the current owners of Woodlands Drive have been here 15 years. It’s arguably the very best part of Eaglehawk, which you may have heard, is in turn the greater part of Bendigo! Looking for a large family home in a safe, secure neighbourhood? Here it is, just one block from the local’s path into the Whipstick Forest. Do you have a family who loves to bushwalk or mountain bike? Take the scenic route from home to the top of Lightning Hill for stunning views across the forest and township. Loop the loop around Lake Tom Thumb and Lake Neangar, stopping off at the million-dollar award-winning Mulga Bill Playspace. Enjoy Canterbury Gardens, the Star Cinema, the indoor heated pool and everything else the Borough is famous and loved for. The house, with four bedrooms, two bathrooms and two living spaces, will more than satisfy, for it was built and designed for the long game. The fittings and finishes are all-class. Thinking golden polished hardwood floors, decorative cornice, quality drapes and two-way gas log fireplace heating/servicing both the front loungeroom and the open-plan living space. Here, a classic-styled black and white kitchen boasts a long and wide island bench for family and friends to gather. There are feature overhead cupboards, wide pot drawers, a wall oven, dishwasher and feature lighting. The dining space is set in a bay-shaped wall of windows overlooking the garden; every inch of which is beautifully landscaped. The private master suite, with ensuite and spa, sits at one end of the home, while the further three bedrooms and family bathroom are at the other. Outside is a generous back pergola, with an outdoor kitchen area fitted with built-in benches, stainless steel splashback and rangehood. And you can’t miss that beautiful full-length front veranda which characterises the home. A 3kW solar system is also a welcome addition, as are the two water tanks. There are two vehicle access points to the backyard. Another absolute bonus here is an additional 6m x 4m room under the roofline behind the double garage. Will you convert it to a studio apartment? A home salon? Or teenager’s retreat? Get excited for the possibilities this beautiful home and its superb location presents for your entire family.
