Located only a short 10 minute drive north of the Princes Highway, this Pakenham Upper property is located in the heart of the beautiful Toomuc Valley. If you’re looking for a change of lifestyle and want to get out of the suburbs, then discover this private and secluded enclave which will provide an enviable lifestyle retreat for the whole family. Comprising of 18.5 acres in total, there is a magical mix of 4.5 acres of cleared/lightly timbered country and 14 acres of native woodland complete with its own private lake covering more than 1 acre. The mix of cleared and native woodland provides the perfect combination for a low maintenance property but with enough paddock space to comfortably accommodate 2-3 horses or 8 or so sheep/alpacas/goats. Sharing this little paradise are echidnas, wombats, wallabies, a whole lake full of frogs and yabbies and occasionally even a shy deer and fawn-just visiting! Boasting a 5 kilowatt solar system and a total of 90,000 litres in water tanks, you will never need to worry about buying in water or expensive power bills! This low maintenance property combined with a large, inviting family home make this a rare retreat to just sit back and enjoy with family and friends.
Set amongst mature gardens with a broad sweep of lawn, the substantial Western Red Cedar residence has been craftsman built with a critical eye to detail and an impressive list of chattels. Offering 55 squares under roofline, there are 33 squares of living area, the balance being broad, return, timbered verandahs all covered and with full lining boards. Banks of Colonial Style windows afford wonderful views and natural light. The residence displays all the hallmarks of quality construction: high ceilings, decorative cornice work, quality timber finishes, hardwood flooring, built in cabinetry and 3 brick fireplaces. Beautifully proportioned living areas complement commodious sleeping accommodation. In addition, embellishments such as decorative lead lights, travertine marble entry, hostess kitchen appliances, ducted vacuum and full intercom system provide an understated elegance to this truly beautiful home. Comprising of three double sized bedrooms, there are two with triple built in wardrobes. The master bedroom has a fully renovated ensuite bathroom and a walk in wardrobe with built in storage cabinets. In addition there is a large study/office. The spacious kitchen hosts an informal dining area plus a family living area. There are Blackwood cupboards and marbletex benchtops, and a huge walk in pantry, decorative leadlight windows plus a solid fuel heater and split air-conditioner. A gracious formal dining room is visited by double glazed doors with honey coloured hardwood floors blending beautifully with timber buffets and serveries built in each side of a brick open fire complete with a decorative overmantle.
A large formal lounge room, all carpeted and again accessed by double glazed doors has a brick open fireplace. Adjacent, the rumpus room has a built in timber wet bar and hardwood timber floors. The family bathroom is a work of art with a large decorative leadlight window which sits over the spa-bath. There are two pedestal basins and shower, all tiled. Even the laundry, with five sets of built in cupboards (and separate parcel shelves) twin stainless steel troughs and ironing tidy shows that attention to detail. To complete the residence there is a leadlighted front door with sidelights and a black travertine marble vestibule.
A two car, concrete floored garage plus brick floored carport provide a link to the residence. A massive 60 x 30 colorbond shed is any home handymans dream. The huge shed is concrete floored (and dustproofed) with banks of lights and myriad power points. The shed is set within a wide graveled hardstand with plenty of room for cars, trucks and toys. For the horse enthusiast there is a professionally constructed 60m x 20m arena, post and rail fenced and drained, but as it has not been used in almost 10 years, it needs to be renovated; with wonderful views across Chambers Reserve and beyond. In the wide blue yonder watch eagles soar while Gods own aviary of rosellas, king parrots, finches, fairy wrens, black cockatoos, fly all around. Tracks through the hardwood bushland reveals spectacular eucalypts, massive boulders, and an awe inspiring cliff like quartz reef. From a strip of Government land abutting this rock formation there is access to a permanent creek. This property can be justifiably be called an all-rounder for the whole family with myriad opportunities to walk, ride, trek, swim, camp, and live life to the full. With this level of peace and seclusion you would be hard pressed to believe that Main Street, shopping , services , the M1 freeway and public transport is only a 10 minute drive away. Come visit and you will never want to leave!
