BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//commercialrealestate.com.au//NONSGML ical.net 5.2.3//EN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Willowbend\nAn Exceptional Country Estate in the Heart of Heske t\n\nLocated on the sunny northern slopes of Mount Macedon in the tightly held community of Hesket\, Willowbend consists of approximately 50 acres c omprising a mixture of quality grazing\, exotic gardens and native bushlan d with stunning views towards the Cobaw Ranges.\n\nThis beautiful country estate in a magical setting offers a lifestyle of tranquillity and distinc tion. The wonderfully diverse landscape presents a rare opportunity to own your own little piece of paradise in this exclusive pocket of the Macedon Ranges.\n\nA winding driveway meanders through magnificent gardens\, bene ath the canopy of mature trees and over a picturesque crossing of the Gard en Hut creek\, gradually revealing the gracious homestead in its idyllic s etting.\n\nThe substantial 39-square residence has been designed to embrac e its surroundings\, with expansive windows drawing the landscape into alm ost every room. Views across the gardens and beyond create a wonderful con nection to the outdoors\, while high ceilings\, natural light and generous proportions establish an immediate sense of space and understated eleganc e. Every detail has been thoughtfully considered and extensively renovated in recent times\, resulting in a quality home that feels both grand and i nviting\, equally suited to relaxed family living and entertaining on a la rger scale.\n\nWillowbend has four bedrooms\, including two ensuited bedro oms\, large main bathroom with double shower and stone bath\, complemented by two powder rooms. A substantial internal studio provides exceptional f lexibility as an additional living space\, home office\, workshop or priva te retreat. A double carport is conveniently attached to the house.\n\nAt the centre of the home\, the kitchen is exceptionally appointed with a 110 cm Falcon Nexus oven and quality Miele appliances. There is a bespoke\, bu ilt-in bar with Vintec wine fridges creating a space as practical for thos e who love food and wine as it is inviting.\n\nMultiple living areas offer distinct places to gather or retreat\, each with its own character and ou tlook. A Coonara wood fire brings warmth and atmosphere to the main living room\, while the adjoining lounge is centred around a striking stone open fireplace\, an inviting setting for dinner parties and evenings with fami ly and friends. Gas ducted heating\, split-system reverse cycle air condit ioning and a gas log fire in the studio provide comfort throughout the sea sons.\n\nSpotted gum timber flooring\, quality wool carpets and full doubl e glazing enhance the comfort and refinement throughout\, while custom kit chen and bathroom joinery brings a timeless finish.\n\nOutside\, the lifes tyle is equally compelling. A beautifully positioned alfresco entertaining area sits beneath a magnificent Mount Fuji cherry tree\, creating an ench anting setting for long lunches. Beyond\, the gardens open to an establish ed orchard\, veggie gardens\, tennis court with LED lighting and an in-gro und trampoline\, while the lake\, pond and three dams bring a wonderful se nse of space\, movement and serenity to the landscape. Rich volcanic soil makes growing plants a joy\, and an abundance of water further enhances th e property's natural appeal.\nEstablished over generations\, the gardens a re a defining feature of Willowbend\, with many trees and plants now 40 to 50 years old. Beautifully layered and maintenance friendly\, they offer a changing display throughout the seasons\, from spring flowering to the ri ch colours of autumn\, while the surrounding bushland provides a natural s anctuary alive with diverse birdlife and wildlife.\n\nFor those with an eq uestrian interest\, the substantial\, renovated barn incorporates three st ables with brick flooring\, concreted dedicated tack and feed room\, horse wash and hay storage. Grazing pasture looking out to the Cobaws is suited to horses\, sheep\, cattle\, alpacas. Practical infrastructure is equally well considered\, with three gated entrances from Hylands Road\, three wa ter tanks providing approximately 75\,000 litres of storage\, plumbed wate r to four paddocks\, a four-stage water filtration system and a pressure-p umped dam water supply servicing the garden taps. A full size dressage are na exists with the opportunity to restore it to pristine condition.\n\nA r are combination of natural beauty\, established gardens\, designer improve ments and generous country living\, Willowbend is a property to be experie nced rather than simply described. A private and peaceful sanctuary in whi ch to slow the pace\, enjoy the changing seasons and embrace the very best of country life\, all within the much-loved Macedon Ranges\, with easy ac cess to quaint surrounding villages\, wineries\, restaurants\, cafes\, ame nities and Melbourne just 60 minutes by car or train from Woodend. Melbour ne airport is 45 minutes by car. DTEND:20261114T163000 DTSTAMP:20261111T070250Z DTSTART:20261114T160000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Inspection: 44 Hylands Road\, Hesket VIC UID:CRE-2021320579-Inspection1 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Willowbend
An Exceptional Count ry Estate in the Heart of Hesket

Located on the sunny norther n slopes of Mount Macedon in the tightly held community of Hesket\, Willow bend consists of approximately 50 acres comprising a mixture of quality gr azing\, exotic gardens and native bushland with stunning views towards the Cobaw Ranges.

This beautiful country estate in a magical set ting offers a lifestyle of tranquillity and distinction. The wonderfully d iverse landscape presents a rare opportunity to own your own little piece of paradise in this exclusive pocket of the Macedon Ranges.

A winding driveway meanders through magnificent gardens\, beneath the canop y of mature trees and over a picturesque crossing of the Garden Hut creek\ , gradually revealing the gracious homestead in its idyllic setting.

The substantial 39-square residence has been designed to embrace i ts surroundings\, with expansive windows drawing the landscape into almost every room. Views across the gardens and beyond create a wonderful connec tion to the outdoors\, while high ceilings\, natural light and generous pr oportions establish an immediate sense of space and understated elegance. Every detail has been thoughtfully considered and extensively renovated in recent times\, resulting in a quality home that feels both grand and invi ting\, equally suited to relaxed family living and entertaining on a large r scale.

Willowbend has four bedrooms\, including two ensuite d bedrooms\, large main bathroom with double shower and stone bath\, compl emented by two powder rooms. A substantial internal studio provides except ional flexibility as an additional living space\, home office\, workshop o r private retreat. A double carport is conveniently attached to the house.

At the centre of the home\, the kitchen is exceptionally app ointed with a 110cm Falcon Nexus oven and quality Miele appliances. There is a bespoke\, built-in bar with Vintec wine fridges creating a space as p ractical for those who love food and wine as it is inviting.

Multiple living areas offer distinct places to gather or retreat\, each wi th its own character and outlook. A Coonara wood fire brings warmth and at mosphere to the main living room\, while the adjoining lounge is centred a round a striking stone open fireplace\, an inviting setting for dinner par ties and evenings with family and friends. Gas ducted heating\, split-syst em reverse cycle air conditioning and a gas log fire in the studio provide comfort throughout the seasons.

Spotted gum timber flooring\ , quality wool carpets and full double glazing enhance the comfort and ref inement throughout\, while custom kitchen and bathroom joinery brings a ti meless finish.

Outside\, the lifestyle is equally compelling. A beautifully positioned alfresco entertaining area sits beneath a magnif icent Mount Fuji cherry tree\, creating an enchanting setting for long lun ches. Beyond\, the gardens open to an established orchard\, veggie gardens \, tennis court with LED lighting and an in-ground trampoline\, while the lake\, pond and three dams bring a wonderful sense of space\, movement and serenity to the landscape. Rich volcanic soil makes growing plants a joy\ , and an abundance of water further enhances the property's natural appeal .
Established over generations\, the gardens are a defining feature of Willowbend\, with many trees and plants now 40 to 50 years old. Beautif ully layered and maintenance friendly\, they offer a changing display thro ughout the seasons\, from spring flowering to the rich colours of autumn\, while the surrounding bushland provides a natural sanctuary alive with di verse birdlife and wildlife.

For those with an equestrian int erest\, the substantial\, renovated barn incorporates three stables with b rick flooring\, concreted dedicated tack and feed room\, horse wash and ha y storage. Grazing pasture looking out to the Cobaws is suited to horses\, sheep\, cattle\, alpacas. Practical infrastructure is equally well consid ered\, with three gated entrances from Hylands Road\, three water tanks pr oviding approximately 75\,000 litres of storage\, plumbed water to four pa ddocks\, a four-stage water filtration system and a pressure-pumped dam wa ter supply servicing the garden taps. A full size dressage arena exists wi th the opportunity to restore it to pristine condition.

A rar e combination of natural beauty\, established gardens\, designer improveme nts and generous country living\, Willowbend is a property to be experienc ed rather than simply described. A private and peaceful sanctuary in which to slow the pace\, enjoy the changing seasons and embrace the very best o f country life\, all within the much-loved Macedon Ranges\, with easy acce ss to quaint surrounding villages\, wineries\, restaurants\, cafes\, ameni ties and Melbourne just 60 minutes by car or train from Woodend. Melbourne airport is 45 minutes by car.

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