Beautiful pastures and majestic rolling hills and valleys. This is 'Morago' the home of the miniature Belted Galloway. Situated in Williams Road commonly known as the boundary between Werona and Kooroocheang districts. First settled in middle 1800's with the original cottage dating back to 1860's the now elegant colonial style homestead has been extended to approx. 38 squares. Sitting stately at the entrance to this 507acre grazing and cropping property currently run as a stud cattle breeding concern. This historical home has housed distinguished owners and has had 3 movies made there. The homestead has verandah's on 3 sides and a pergola over the back. A 5.5kw solar system solar system is connected with 24 solar panels. Early Australian style gardens surround the homestead that boasts two large entertainment areas. The spacious lounge features a unique open fireplace with reverse cycle ducted heating and an enormous family room which has been the centre for several large local concerts. There are 3 or 4 bedrooms, master with ensuite, and an art gallery and traditional hallway from the front door. Spa bath in the bathroom and ensuite to the master bedroom. The kitchen features a Raeburn wood stove which circulates hydronic hot water to the kitchen, all bedrooms and the gallery. Reverse cycle wall heaters are also a feature in the master bedroom, kitchen and family room. Crystal clear mineral water, fit for human consumption is connected from the bore and also reticulated over the farm to the livestock. The cattle reflect the benefits of this water. Close to the homestead is a 2 stand shearing shed, a machinery workshop, and cattle yards to house 200 head of cattle. Other sheds include 4 bay machinery shed and large hay shed. Power is connected to the shearing shed, cattle shed and yards and workshop. Water is circulated to numerous troughs over the farm network and 3 excelled dams complement the water supply. Deep Creek flows along the back boundary of the property. Being close to Mt Kooroocheang, walking or driving around the property causes a feeling of being on top of the world with breathtaking views in all directions, down through the valleys and forest and ever changing panoramas. The owners are active Land Care members and have featured in national magazines with their care and appreciation towards the natural environment, the strategic plantations of shelter belts consisting of hundreds of trees attest to this and create a lovely environment for over 100 bird species. A rare opportunity to purchase a wonderful holding just 27 kms from both Daylesford and Creswick and close to both Ballarat and Melbourne.
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