MARKWOOD'S "HORSESHOE CREEK" QUALITY FAMILY HOME ON ACREAGE OFFERS IDEAL RURAL LIVING
Buyers from local areas and especially a family anticipating a move from the metropolitan area in search of an ideal rural living and lifestyle choice are recommended to review and inspect the property for a coming auction at 825 Carboor-Everton Road, Markwood.
Of the critical factors location is foremost, with this property within a short drive of Milawa and a further 20 minutes to the principal district centres of Wangaratta, Beechworth, Myrtleford and Bright.
Then there is the land area of twenty four hectares (or sixty acres) divided into three generous paddocks all with electric fencing.
The vendors have traditionally run horses, participating in various local competitions and recreational riding activities.
More recently 35 head of cattle have been agisted with secure yard facilities.
The attractive land is level, well pastured and has been regularly fertilised.
Hay cutting has also been undertaken across several paddocks, producing up to 550 small square bales and 110 large round bales.
There are significant tree lines the vendors have established while retaining a number of substantial remnant red gums of great age and character. The remnant vegetation and shelter belts are a haven for bird life and add to the visual presentation and amenity of the property.
The reliable Horseshoe Creek meanders along the entire eastern boundary of the property and there are two principal paddock dams for stock water.
The weatherboard family home with about thirty squares under a Colorbond roof is of exceptional quality and presentation.
The vendors, who have lived at the property for the past twenty two years, having undertaken a major household extension and renovation to give them a comfortable and quality living, dining and family home. This work included the addition of a light filled contemporary living space with double glass doors leading to the landscaped garden.
A combustion wood heater, together with an open fire complements the setting. Also added was a substantial timber deck, pergola and outdoor entertaining areas on three sides of the home.
This area is ideal for gathering with family and friends and to enjoy the quality garden with its established specimen trees. The home also offers four well-proportioned bedrooms, the main with an ensuite, a quality kitchen, bathroom and laundry spaces, so everything is in place.
There are substantial external farm-buildings including a major shed, with concrete floor, that serves as a working artist's studio and workshop, the original two stand shearing shed, a hay shed, plus garaging for two vehicles.
Rainfall runoff from these and the home is collected for a substantial tank storage of 150,000 litres. All of the buildings are attractively sited in a garden and treed environment with the lawned area having an automatic in ground watering system.
The "Horseshoe Creek" property at Markwood is in an outstanding location and beautifully presented. The beautiful tree lined driveway opens to reveal a hidden gem and a rare find in this region. Presented here is a family home with great ambiance, comfort and liveability for a couple or family seeking a quality rural lifestyle.
There is a school bus pickup available within walking distance of the property and convenient transport links to metropolitan and larger regional centres are within easy reach.
For more information on the planned auction of "Horseshoe Creek" at 825 Carboor-Everton Road Markwood, contact the Elders Real Estate Wangaratta agents Michael Everard on 0408 653 161 or Dave Colvin on 0407 500 239
