Romantic turn of the century Victorian farmhouse ideal for B n B/ accommodation/events or just magnificent family home with self sufficient lifestyle set in old world gardens and 23 park like acres. Return verandahs and balcony, lake views, 12 ft. ceilings, polished Baltic floorboards throughout, open fire places, stained glass, leadlight and ruby glass windows. Situated 90 minutes from Melbourne and 20 minutes from Colac.
Self sufficient in:-
ââ?¬¢ power (2.2 Kw solar system) premium feed in tariff of 66c/kwh
ââ?¬¢ water (dam, excellent ground water from bore and 20,000 litres of rain water, historic blue stone well)
ââ?¬¢ wood for heating and cooking ( in excess of 10,000 trees planted as wood lot)
ââ?¬¢ fruit and vegetables (Extensive orchard with 30 + fruit trees including mulberries, pears, plums, apples, peach, nectarine, quince, fig, apricot, olives, almond, walnut and rare blood peach.) Rich volcanic soil assures bountiful crops of vegetables
This is a truly unique property set in the middle of 23 park-like acres and surrounded by extensive gardens offering seclusion and tranquility. It is a haven for wildlife and people.
Large historic barn with cobblestone yard, blue stone paved stables, hay loft, tack room.
Dry stone walls
Dam with jetty and rustic tea house
Potting shed and hothouse
House is comprised of 9 principal rooms including 4 living areas (family room, formal lounge, sitting/music room and large enclosed verandah area)
ââ?¬¢ Big country kitchen with Aga and gas stove, walk in pantry, island bench.
ââ?¬¢ Family room with slow combustion heater attached to kitchen with double doors leading to large undercover entertainment area.
ââ?¬¢ Wood panelled formal lounge with open fireplace and gas heating, leadlight sash windows.
ââ?¬¢ Sitting/Music room with open fire place, double doors to verandah
ââ?¬¢ 4-5 bedrooms
1. stained glass double doors to private verandah
2. open fireplace and double doors to verandah , pressed metal ceiling
3. ruby glass etched window and unstained Baltic pine lining boards
4. loft style large bedroom with leadlight window and window seat plus double doors to private balcony overlooking gardens and views to lake
5. 5th bedroom or home office with open fire place
2 bathrooms , one with toilet plus separate 2nd toilet
Extensive gardens with established beds and watering system
