151 Alkera Road, Invermay

Subscribe to regular market updates. Lifestyle & Sales Specialist Privately positioned amongst beautifully established gardens and rolling surrounds, this exceptional lifestyle property presents a rare opportunity to secure a thoughtfully designed family residence where comfort, sustainability and self-sufficiency combine in perfect harmony, all within minutes of the Ballarat CBD. Framed by picturesque outlooks and abundant birdlife, the charming brick residence immediately impresses with its timeless character, wraparound verandas and bespoke detailing including leadlight features, decorative fretwork and custom cabinetry. Inside, the home has been meticulously maintained and updated, with warm timber flooring, quality new carpets and elegant window furnishings complementing a versatile family floorplan designed for relaxed everyday living. At the heart of the home, the beautifully appointed kitchen showcases engineered stone benchtops alongside quality Bosch and Electrolux appliances, flowing seamlessly through to the generous meals and family domain warmed by a solid fuel heater. A separate formal lounge with open fireplace creates an inviting retreat, while double glazed windows throughout, underfloor insulation, split system heating and cooling, and a high efficiency heat pump hot water service ensure year-round comfort and efficiency. Accommodation comprises four spacious bedrooms, including a privately positioned main suite complete with walk-in robe and beautifully renovated ensuite featuring bidet and built-in dehumidifier. Set upon a superb parcel of land divided into two paddocks, the property has been thoughtfully curated using permaculture principles to create a truly remarkable garden environment rich in biodiversity. Established fruit and nut trees, grape vines, berry plantings, herb gardens and productive vegetable beds are all supported by a computerised irrigation system, integrated grey water system and 21,000 litres of rainwater storage. A greenhouse with wicking beds, bespoke garden shed, fox-proof hen house and dedicated wildlife corridor further enhance the property's exceptional lifestyle appeal. Native and exotic plantings provide year-round colour and beauty, while visiting wildlife including echidnas, kangaroos, possums, blue tongue lizards and over 60 recorded bird species create a tranquil connection to nature rarely found so close to town. Extensive shedding adds further versatility, including an 8m x 6m shed with roller door and side access, alongside a substantial 11m x 11m powered shed with side and end entry ideal for trades, machinery, workshop use or additional storage. Sustainability credentials are further enhanced by a 7 kilowatt solar system with Tesla Powerwall 2 battery. Conveniently located just 2km from the local primary school and sporting facilities, with easy access to the Freeway to Melbourne and Ballarat just 10 minutes down the road. Contact Toby Tanis for more information 0413 842 666. Inspection by appointment Invermay Primary School Swinglers Road Invermay Little Bendigo Primary School Ballarat North Primary School Landsborough Street Ballarat Black Hill Primary School 601 Chisholm Street Ballarat Caledonian Primary School Thompson Street Brown Hill Glen Park Primary School 265 Ralstons Road Glen Park 200 Victoria Street Ballarat East Macarthur Street Primary School 401 Macarthur Street Soldiers Hill Ballarat St Francis Xavier School Fortune Street Ballarat East Gregory Street Ballarat North St Alipius' Parish School 106-108 Victoria Street Ballarat East Ballarat Secondary College Barkly Street Ballarat East Canadian Lead Primary School Otway Street South Ballarat East Ballarat Grammar School 201 Forest Street Wendouree Our Lady Help of Christians School 482 Gillies Street Wendouree Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street) Dana Street Ballarat Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat) Pleasant St Ballarat 119 Drummond Street South Ballarat Ballarat and Clarendon College 1425 Sturt Street Ballarat Sovereign Hill School Sovereign Hill Magpie Street Ballarat St Patrick's College 1431 Sturt Street Ballarat Warrenheip Primary School Main Road Warrenheip Mount Pleasant Primary School 401 Cobden Street Ballarat 1600 Sturt Street Ballarat Ballarat Specialist School 25 Gillies Street North Lake Gardens Ballarat High School 1726 Sturt Street Lake Gardens Ripon Street South Redan Alfredton Primary School Cuthberts Road Alfredton St Thomas More School Cuthbert's Road Alfredton Hertford Street Sebastopol Lifestyle & Sales Specialist