Description
This charming western red cedar haven nestled on 2 acres of sun-kissed land could be straight out of the pages of Anne of Green Gables and comes complete with its own bountiful orchard and an enchanting creek that babbles through the eastern side of the north facing allotment. A stylish and comfortable wood-warmed home that features the allure of a double-sided fireplace, “The Daffodil Patch” melds with the natural landscape and is further enhanced by stunning timber floorboards, whitewashed exposed brick, raked ceilings and timber accents. Whether you're seeking a peaceful retreat to raise a family, yearning to reconnect with the simple joys of nature or wanting to explore the possibilities of self-sufficiency, this inviting home will be a sanctuary for the soul.
A refreshed kitchen features timber-topped counters, stainless-steel appliances and a deluxe walk-in pantry, whilst dual living areas lie either side of the fireplace allowing for families to spread out or come together.
A master bedroom lies privately and features a walk-in robe and sparkling new skylit ensuite with a connecting room with 2-way access making it versatile as a nursery, home office or fourth bedroom. Two additional bedrooms share a family bathroom with shower over bath.
Welcoming the sun, an open deck spills from the living zones providing just the place to savour your morning coffee or entertain friends and family as you fire up the barbeque. There are also blankets of lush lawn framed by manicured hedges, a wonderland of wildlife including resident wombats, echidnas, and swamp wallabies and an abundance of native birdlife that deliver peaceful melodies as you go about your day.
Wander through the organic orchard, where rows of honey murcott mandarins, tangelos, Meyer lemons, limes, pink and yellow grapefruit, kaffir lime, a variety of cross-pollinating apples, plums, thornless blackberries, raspberries, kiwi fruit and nashi pears deliver harvests in every colour of the rainbow. Come June/July daffodil bulbs erupt blanketing the orchard in a floral show so spectacular it could also provide commercial opportunities.
And whilst you may feel hidden from the world, lifestyle convenience is delivered via The Patch Primary School an easy walk away, The Patch store (a local icon) just a 2-minute drive for coffee and cake and all the conveniences of Monbulk in just 5 minutes.
At a Glance:
• 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom western red cedar home on 2 acres (8117m2).
• Sunny, north-facing acreage with a meandering driveway affording privacy and seclusion.
• Framed by manicured hedges and a wrap-around verandah.
• Master with new ensuite, walk-in robe and attached nursery/home office/fourth bedroom.
• Double sided fireplace with open fire on one side and a Coonara wood heater on the lounge side.
• Refreshed kitchen with stainless-steel appliances and walk-in pantry.
• Spacious laundry with abundant storage.
• Flourishing orchard and usable land with no chemicals used so it is ideal for organic growing/living off the land.
• Prolific daffodils throughout the orchard in July/Aug delivers commercial potential.
• Bob Mann Creek meanders through the east of the acreage with water rights to the property.
• Vegetable garden.
• Plenty of space for your chooks and ponies.
• Single carport plus abundant off-street parking.
• Storage shed plus open shedding for machinery.
• Ducted heating.
• New carpet and freshly sanded/sealed/polished floors.
• New roof and insulation.
• Freshly painted interiors.
• Rainwater tank.
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