Do you ever dream of owning a property that is truly unique, a property that is like no other, a special place where you can let your imagination run wild in a story book setting? Well we think we may have just the perfect property for you.
Picture this - as you make your way up through the breathtaking hills of North Harcourt with spectacular panoramic views over the rugged granite landscape a peace will settle over you and the anticipation will begin for the wonderful experience you're about to embark upon. A sweeping poplar lined driveway entices you in and creates intrigue as to what lies beyond. The end of the road is the beginning of your journey as a most magical home and setting reveals itself.
High in the hills of prestigious Harcourt North in a park-like setting of 40 acres with a stunning outlook in every direction is a unique craftsman built stone home and cottage, engineered well above standard and handmade from Castlemaine stone and gorgeous locally sourced granite quoins. The beautiful residence with a hint of medieval mystery and more than a touch of class has been purposely designed as an idyllic retreat for an executive lifestyle with enviable guest accommodation.
You will feel safe and sound and free as a bird in this architect designed quality build featuring solid stone construction, Tasmanian oak floors, Australian hardwood custom made double glazed windows, solid timber doors and clever built-in stone shelves. A 35 degree pitched roof provides soaring pine lined Cathedral ceilings with Oregon beams and two mezzanine loft rooms.
You will enter upon a stone path under a gabled portico entwined with vines to find such a surprise inside. The owners have brought to life their vision of a very high calibre home that feels warm and natural, very gentle on the eye yet still supremely impressive.
The kitchen is delightful and inspires you to create tasty sensations with wonderful aromas using the Paul Bocuse French double oven with a 1200mm 5 burner cooktop and full rangehood together with the large island bench boasting a locally sourced granite top with real gold fleck. The kitchen also features a stately Redgum mantle, Redgum benchtops and a huge walk-in butler's pantry / store room, not to mention the large bay window. You can savour your meal and enjoy good company in the formal dining room with floor to ceiling windows offering a stunning outlook and direct entry to the deep deck under pined lined insulated verandahs.
The hub of the home is the lounge which is reminiscent of a castle by grace of the Cathedral ceilings, iron chandelier and a 3.5m wide x 1m deep stone chimney rising over 6.4 metres which acts as a heat bank with a combustion wood heater under the massive raw edged red gum mantle resting on huge stone supports over a raised stone hearth. From this space one of the loft rooms is a perfect hideaway for kids accessed by a ladder, the other is suitable as a small guest room or study and is accessed by a staircase.
The master bedroom is on the other side of the heat bank stone chimney and has it's own open fire place and hearth. Cathedral ceiling, pine lined and stone walls and a glass sliding doors so you can wake up to beautiful private views over the pristine undulating landscape.
This ensuite is amongst the most romantic and luxurious that you will ever see and is fitted with a double shower and big spa bath overlooking an atrium style courtyard with a high stone wall and a latched door to the deck outside. Even the laundry is impressive with Redgum cabinetry, stone shelves and a separate toilet and shower room at one end.
Entertain in style or immerse yourself in magnificent sunsets on the expansive 3.4m wide merbau decked verandah with a truly private outlook from which no other home can be seen just rolling hills beyond manicured gardens.
Attached to the home by a courtyard a sweet cottage with many of the same features of the home itself offers two light and bright bedrooms either side of an ultra-modern bathroom. Another versatile attribute is a colonial style out building comprising a studio and a double lockup garage with remote roller doors and a workshop.
The glorious garden is enriched with stone retaining walls, raised garden beds, a vast array of well-established trees including claret and golden ash, prunus, pine, magnolia, Japanese maple, two silver birch forests, a citrus orchard and lush lawn areas. Natural assets include 800 year old red gums and huge granite boulders through picturesque gullies. Water is abundant by provision from five dams and several tanks. The property is well fenced and could be ideal to run a few alpacas if so desired.
Located just 10 minutes from the thriving hamlet of Harcourt, 30 minutes from historic Castlemaine or Bendigo with a wonderful café culture and lovely arts precinct. Commuting to the airport or Melbourne is a breeze in only 90 minutes.
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