45 McCombs Road, LOCKWOOD, VIC 3551 BEAUTIFUL ENGLISH COUNTRY STYLE ESTATE ON 10 ACRES WELL SET UP FOR HORSES - TROTTING TRACK & ONLY 10 MINUTES FROM KANGAROO FLAT Simply pass through the magnificent dry laid stone entrance and make your way up the 200m driveway overlooking the meticulously maintained grounds to immerse yourself in the beauty of this wonderful property reminiscent of an English country estate with a stately Tudor style home set on 10 acres. A solid cedar entry door with beautiful leadlight stained glass side panels beckons one and all into the gracious double brick home with a lovely natural ambience which is enhanced by brick feature walls, pine lined cathedral ceilings and exposed Oregon beams. Two of the three bedrooms have floating timber floors, built-in-robes and large windows providing pretty views over the garden. They are serviced by a three piece bathroom with a separate tub and shower, plus a separate toilet. The main bedroom, upstairs, is carpeted and has its own air conditioner; it also has a walk-in-robe with loads of hanging space and a three piece ensuite. TYPE: Sold INTERNET ID: 18937768 SALE DETAILS Selling Now $650,000 CONTACT DETAILS Elders Real Estate Bendigo 46 Queen Street BENDIGO, VIC 03 5443 1744 Wayne Heard 0409 248 477 Also upstairs a loft room is currently in use as a sewing room, however you may have
other ideas for this versatile space. At the foot of the rich hardwood staircase a spacious sunken lounge is home to an open fire place with a gorgeous bluestone hearth. A little further around this room opens onto the dining area which adjoins the rustic kitchen with a walk-in-pantry, ample cupboard space and Blackwood cabinetry, the dining area has another beautiful bluestone hearth but this time at the base of an Arrow wood heater. A split system inverter here ensures your families comfort, a colourful leadlight window filters rainbows of light into the room and double doors lead to the rear garden. Entertain in style in a 6x5m brick paved entertaining area with alternating laserlite sheets for natural light and a wood heater so you can enjoy alfresco dining all year round. Spoil your family and friends in the privacy of a large 15x10m covered pool area which houses an 8x4m inground solar heated, salt chlorinated pool for fun and fitness. This beautiful setting itself is very private being well set back from the road and positioned so none of the neighbours are within sight. It has an amazing array of plants including mature trees and a wonderful mix of flowers amongst which are Nandinas, a variety of bulbs, agapanthus, a claret ash tree, lavender bushes, roses, iris, red hot pokers, bird of paradise, clivias, ferns, hydrangeas, and daisies all of which add to the charm of this well landscaped English cottage style garden with Olde English style fencing, bluestone retaining walls, dry laid stone walls, boulders, meandering walking paths, red brick paving, a fernery come kids cubby, numerous sitting areas and lovely views overlooking the dams. Abundant water supply is provided with two catchment dams, both with electric pressure pumps, a three megalitre stock and domestic water licence serviced by the nearby Coliban channel and five rainwater tanks offering a total of 120,000 litres of storage for domestic use. While the property could easily lend itself to numerous uses depending on your lifestyle, it has been well setup to cater for horses, cattle, sheep, alpacas etc. Designed to make the handling of livestock easy with a driveway that leads to a well laid out granite covered yard with ample room for maneuvering vehicles and easy access to all paddocks. A laneway system is in place and there are seven large holding yards with water to all, six with electric fencing, two completely made of steel, both with a walk-in walk-out horse box. Also a 450m trotting track, a wash bay with a hitching rail, and sighter wire on all fences. Two large paddocks are sewn down with rye grass. There is an abundance of shedding and vehicle storage including a double tandem carport with direct access into the home, a separate high set carport to cater for caravans, trucks, horse floats and tractors, a 15x11m shed incorporating 3 timber lined stables, a tack room, feed storage area, office and workshop. Other sundry shedding includes a wood shed and a chook shed. As yet unmentioned noteworthy features are 3 phase power, a 21 panel back to grid solar system, the availability of NBN internet and sealed road frontage. You might imagine you would have to be a long way from anywhere to enjoy all of this, but it could not be more convenient at just 5 minutes from the Lockwood, or Lockwood South primary schools with school bus pickup nearby, 10 minutes to Kangaroo Flat with Lansell Square Shopping Centre and Healthworks Medical Centre, and 18 minutes to Bendigo's CBD. Also only 90 minutes to the Melbourne fringe with great freeway access via the Calder Alternative Highway. Other features: Built-In Wardrobes,Close to Schools,Close to Shops,Close to Transport,Fireplace(s) Land Area 10.31 acres
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 4 car garage Swimming Pool Air Conditioning