Situated on a magnificent 8.124 ha (20 acres) in the coveted Samaria valley, this very special property provides a superb opportunity for those seeking a change of pace. The expansive five-bedroom home and gorgeous self-contained cottage are nestled within a deciduous garden setting where mature trees abound showcasing the most beautiful autumn display.
Two creeks wind gently through the undulating property creating a sense of wilderness and seclusion, surrounded by large farms and towering Yellow Box the property has a deceptively large feel.
Ideally suited to the horse enthusiast the infrastructure is excellent and includes post and rail fencing, laneways, a 60 x 20 sand ménage, yards, paddock shelter and a permanent creek which flows all year round.
The open plan living room spills onto a north facing landscaped garden in the shade of a spectacular Liquidambar.
A classical white country kitchen is very well equipped, featuring the warmth of Tasmanian Blackwood bench-tops, loads of cupboards and drawers, a dishwasher, an appliance cupboard, pantry and an original Wellstood wood fired stove.
Not only are all the bedroom generous in size, but the main bedroom is a wing within itself. It boasts a private sitting room with French doors that lead out to a beautiful paved pool area, an office, a dressing room and a full ensuite with a lovely deep bath.
Positioned across the garden and private from the main house the fully self - contained cottage features garden views, two bedrooms, a kitchenette and a bathroom, perfect for guest accommodation or perhaps a B&B enterprise.
Situated an easy 20-minute drive from Benalla for shopping, medical and schooling.
40 minutes from Mansfield and 1.5 hours to the ski slopes of Mt Buller.
Elegant 5 bedroom plus study home, wide verandahs, 10m x 4m inground pool, private courtyard
2 bathrooms, plus separate powder room
Mudroom and good size laundry
Built in robes to 3 bedrooms, excellent storage throughout entire home
Tasmanian Blackwood benchtops in kitchen, Fisher & Paykel ceramic cooktop & elect. oven, Meile D/W
Garden views from every window, 9' ceilings
Large slow combustion wood heater, split systems for heating & cooling
60 x 20 sand menage
Post & rail fencing - 6 paddocks - troughs, laneway system
4 steel yards, tack room/feed shed
Lock up workshop
Automatic entry gates
Permanent water - Samaria Creek