Built when Bessie Creek Road was simple logging track astride the timber tramway servicing the forestry industry in the district; Hillview Farm is a remnant of a much larger holding; testament to the pioneering days of the area. Originally constructed in the very early 1900’s and starting life as a basic four roomed cottage, the residence, secluded amongst mature gardens and shade trees has been extensively renovated and extended, whilst retaining the character and charm of high ceilings, timber windows, polished Baltic pine flooring, wall strapping and four panel doors.
Offering three double sized bedrooms, a slate floored dine-in kitchen with quality timber cabinetry, gas/electric cooking appliances, and including a stainless steel dishwasher. Adjacent a polished timber floored lounge room is complete is a solid fuel heater. There is a fully renovated bathroom, laundry and even the convenience of a mud room.
Now comprising of almost 20 acres, the property offers an idyllic mix of cleared pastures and native hardwood bushland. A delightfully shaded permanent creek dissects the property with a beautiful ferny gully, home to towering eucalypts, myriad tree ferns and native shrubs, providing home and nourishment to abundant wildlife and alive with birdsong.
Substantial shedding includes a large three bay hayshed, a three bay machinery shed with a further lock up workshop and tack room (concrete floored and powered); complete with a hot water service and outdoor wash area. A bank of 6 day stalls (two covered) compliments a full sized 62m x 24m equestrian arena. There are five fenced paddocks (ideal for horses) serviced by an all-weather laneway. The topography of the property allows panoramic views to Westernport from the top of the property; offering an ideal site for a future change of residence is so desired.
Located just past the sealed section of Bessie Creek Road it is a short drive back to the M1 Freeway, V-Line train service and major shopping/services; yet close by are riding trails into the wilderness areas of the state forest. Hillview Farm will provide an enviable lifestyle opportunity at a realistic entry price level with plenty of scope to impress the thoughts of a new owner.
