A labour of love that has taken 30 years to sculpt and create, this truly stunning 2.5 acre property is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a magical period residence in a lush garden setting full of wonder and whimsy.
The superbly built American saltbox-style home and separate self-contained one-bedroom cottage is perfectly nestled into the gardens where tall specimen trees, lush lawns, sculptures, paths, arches, ponds and water features have created a verdant oasis with the feel of a mountain lodge right on the edge of Bunyip township.
Behind a tall front hedge and horseshoe driveway, the imposing two-storey timber façade with window shutters and ornate leadlight front door reveals two spacious living areas either side of a formal entry, a sumptuous dining room and a huge country kitchen with an atrium window overlooking a garden patio and two ponds connected by a flowing channel in the brick paving.
Baltic pine floors, an ornate open fireplace, wood heater and high oregon ship-lap timber ceilings all add to the character and charm of the home, while upstairs an enormous master bedroom features an ensuite, walk-in robe, open fireplace and lounge or study area and doors to two balconies. A second bedroom also has a dormer study area and balcony while a third bedroom is generous in size.
The cottage is attached to the main residence by a covered breezeway and multi-purpose room (currently used as a gym), and includes lounge and dining areas, a full kitchen, bedroom and bathroom - making it ideally suited as extended family accomodation or bed and breakfast accomodation. This area could also be adapted for a business with consulting rooms; possibly in combination with the second story studio and office/bedroom, presently accessed via an external staircase.
Other features include a remote double garage, carport, mud room/larder and gorgeous vine-covered terrace off the formal dining room.
Less than an hour from the city by car with regular VLine train services throughout the day, Bunyip retains its country charm with a range of shops, old fashioned pub, wine bar/restaurant, coffee shops, state and catholic primary schools and great sporting facilities.
There is also an opportunity to secure the adjoining 10acres zoned residential 1 as well totalling 12.5 acres on 2 titles - (title 1 is on 10 acres and title 2 is on 2.5 acres) to create a large development and profit from the planned growth of the Bunyip township. Offering unlimited potential, this gently undulating block, has no overlays or easements. Additionally dual road frontages and services are on the boundary
Homes and Acreage is proud to be offering this property for sale To arrange an inspection or for further information, please contact the office on 1300 077 557.
Features:
American saltbox-style residence
Imposing two-storey façade
Formal entry
Grand entertaining rooms
Open fireplace, wood heater
Stunning country kitchen
Enormous master suite
Vine-draped alfresco terrace
2 bathrooms, powder room
Separate 1BR s/contained cottage
Picturesque mature gardens
Ponds, arches, sculptures
Double garage, carport
Horseshoe driveway
