KNOWSLEY
If renovating a part of Victoria history is on your must do list then do not miss out on this opportunity in the hamlet of Knowsley.
Once a thriving goldfields town Knowsley is now more about its peaceful location but also within easy reach of Heathcote to the East ( 15km) and 25km back to the major city of Bendigo.
The property itself is 3 acres in size and is made up of 3 allotments, whilst the historic home has 2 bedrooms each with their own bathroom & walk in robes to each bedroom provides ample storage , a central lounge room with combustion heating, and split system, the open eat in kitchen has electric upright stove and huge walk in pantry. Although the home needs updates it is a fantastic starting point for someone to renovate and restore an important part of central Victoria architecture.
Period features include:
• Lined Dutch barn styled ceiling in living room
• Lined timber walls in the original part of the home
• Clawfoot bath
• Original combustion cooker in the kitchen
• Rough sawn weatherboards and sash windows
• 3 phase power and 5 kw solar energy system
Outside you will discover 3 flat useable acres, made up of cleared open ground to create paddocks for your 4 legged buddies, an established cottage garden around the house, huge shedding options with power and concrete slab flooring, 2 dams and all with boundary fencing. Shedding sizes are as follows, 5mx 6m, 7m x 15m and 6m x 11m open carport.
Nearby you will discover many local assets to explore including:
• O'Keefe Railway Trail which takes you from Bendigo to Heathcote a journey of 50kn on your bike or feet
• Heathcote Park Raceway
• Lake Eppalock for year round adventures
• School zoned for Axedale P.S & Bendigo South College
• NBN Sky muster satellite available
• The famous Heathcote winery's precinct
• Campaspe river to enjoy
• Plenty of quality eateries nearby including the Axedale tavern
• National parks including One Eye State Forest & Knowsley Forest
This property is a unique opportunity for someone to create something very special and ensure it is around for another 137 years
