Every now and then, a very special family lifestyle property appears on the market, and this gorgeous period home is one of those rarities.
It's simply the complete package... a beautiful character home on a picturesque 15 acres just minutes from city conveniences, renovations in all the right places and stunning features like ornate fireplaces lovingly maintained for more than a century.
"Dalwhinnie", named after a Scottish highlands' village, is a glimpse of its rich history, which spans possibly just three owners since its establishment around the late 1800s.
The 12-foot ceilings are a mix of pressed metal or pine-lining boards, while two bay windows and four grand fire places emphasise the style of the architectural era.
But the immaculate four-bedroom home also provides today's comforts including a modern ensuite to the master bedroom, spacious family bathroom with separate bath and shower, and a modern, electric kitchen.
The open-plan kitchen, which flows through to the dining area and family room, boasts a dishwasher, pantry and island bench.
There's a superb formal lounge, a sunroom or sitting room, and the fourth bedroom is currently used as a study, with the flexible floorplan offering plenty of lifestyle options.
New carpet throughout, new double-hung timber windows, fresh exterior paint and a long list of other upgrades will make life easy for the new owners for many years to come.
Energy bills will also be kept to a minimum with hydronic heating, 3 kw solar and a hot-water system powered by wood stove & solar panels.
The sustainable-lifestyle property also has access to town water and has tanks with an 8000-gallon capacity, an amazing orchard with apple, pear, apricot, plum, peach, nashi and mulberry trees, plus a veggie garden.
Three paddocks with electric fencing and stockyards along with hay shed/sundry shed &/or garaging up to 4 vehicles create the perfect hobby farm, with a former outdoor laundry and servants’ quarters offering a great studio space or extra storage.
And the list of impressive features goes on... inspection is a must.
