Superbly situated midway between Ballarat and Buninyong in sought after Magpie is this delightful little hobby farm that just may provide the country lifestyle you desire. Consisting of the main 2 bedroom home there is a separate fully contained 2 bedroom unit attached, rented at $240 pw. The country style kitchen and dining features a gas stove and dishwasher. The roomy master bedroom is upstairs and the lounge and family rooms downstairs are heated by a slow-combustion wood heater.The main bathroom boasts a large corner spa, separate shower and toilet with solar hot water and gas backup (21/2 bathrooms). A rustic American barn provides garage parking, storage and workshop and has a loft/studio or perhaps another bedroom. A huge outdoor covered entertaining area provides great views of the lovely gardens. The 5acre property has many outstanding features including a 2 car carport, large orchard and veggie garden including cherries, apricots, pears, plums, apples and mulberry's the all-important water supply is well served by town mains, a dam and bore, plus 6000 gallons of tank water. A large chook pen and separate paddocks to run your animals all on Ballarat's doorstep-4 minutes from supermarkets/shops, 6 minutes from the University/IBM complex, and 12 minutes to the Ballarat CBD amenities (hospitals, rail, theatres, etc.).Don't miss this outstanding opportunity!