Perfectly suited to the horse or hobby farming enthusiast, this small acreage beauty features a solid built brick home offering very comfortable family living set in quiet and picturesque rural surroundings, ideally situated only 7 minutes from the fast expanding township of Marong and 15 minutes from the heart of Bendigo.
Accessed by a wonderful post and rail entrance, a circular driveway with an ornamental well, and a welcoming entertaining deck, solid timber double doors open to reveal a delightful stylish home
A perfect balance of gracious features and clean modern lines ensure the home is both liveable and beautiful in equal measure. Boasting 9' ceilings, decorative cornice and corbels, ceiling roses, large picture windows providing light filled rooms and lovely rural vistas, a spacious lounge and formal dining area, slate tiles in the entry, new carpets in the bedrooms and floating timber floors through most of the home.
The spacious lounge with sizable free standing wood heater for both warmth and ambience also has a ceiling fan and incorporates a formal dining area with a Kelvinator reverse cycle air conditioner. This adjoins the pristine well-appointed kitchen/meals area with ample cupboard and bench space including an island bench, gas cooktop and electric oven, dual sink, tiled floor and big windows for a light filled room with a nice outlook.
The main bedroom at the front of the home has nice big window with views over the dam and entrance, a 5 door built-in-robe, and a ceiling fan, the other two bedrooms both have built-in-robes and one also has a ceiling fan. These rooms are serviced by a modern family bathroom with a corner spa, a shower over, a very functional vanity with cupboards and drawers and an IXL-tastic. The toilet is separate.
Outside, the large entertaining deck at the front of the home makes an ideal place to welcome guests into the home and perfect for family get-togethers. It is also a great spot to sit and relax in the peace and quiet with a cuppa and take in the wide open space and magnificent sunrises.
Water is provided by the deep and sizable dam along with two rain water tanks including a large concrete tank and poly tank with a total storage of around 67,500 litres to cater for stock and domestic use.
The property is suitable for all forms of livestock including horses, cattle, sheep and alpacas, and new steel fencing which includes new gates and ringlock provides that extra peace of mind. The land is mostly cleared with little to no stones and a scattering of trees towards the rear of the property to allow ample shelter for stock. The remnants of a disused trotting track could be reinstated if so desired as many of the surrounding properties also have trotting tracks.
A real attribute to the property is the large 40' x 40' shed which is supplied with heavy duty power ideal for welding and power tools, it is also well lit with fluorescent lighting. It has 3 timber lined stables plus another enclosure suitable for securing stock with the added bonus of a pot belly stove which makes it a comfortable place to be on chilly days.
Ideally situated only a stone's throw away from a sealed road and school bus pickup, this property is close handy to Marong with the ever popular Marong Family Hotel, Primary School, Malone Park, swimming pool and golf course. For work or shopping it's a quick trip into Kangaroo Flat or Bendigo in around 15 minutes and for those that like to frequent the city it's a very easy commute to the Tullamarine Airport or the Melbourne fringe in approximately 90 minutes with great freeway access via the Calder Alternative Highway.
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