A YARRA VALLEY BEAUTY! THIS French provincial style brick house designed by architect Keith Cottier is set amidst the beauty of the Upper Yarra Valley countryside and nestled below a small vineyard which was planted by one of the most respected vignerons in Australia. It has superb views and privacy, sealed road frontage, a balance of cleared land with plantings of ornamental trees, vineyard, a truffle patch, grassland and natural forest with beautiful gullies and tall tree ferns, along with rich mountain soils and two dams to allow a multitude of horticultural and grazing pursuits. There is an extensive and fenced formal vegetable garden, berry patch and home orchard plus a glasshouse to extend the growing season. A long ornamental tree-lined driveway leads to the secluded house site. There are beautiful mature gardens, pathways, a timber deck built into the hillside under a mature Chestnut tree merges with the surrounds and provides an idyllic place to sit and contemplate the natural beauty of the landscape. The formal entrance hall leads to a grand
open living and dining area which has wide double doors opening onto spacious paved courtyards for outdoor living, dining and entertaining, with tall domed ceiling and large open fireplace in the lounge. An expanse of glass allows full enjoyment of the views. A bright and well appointed kitchen has a servery opening to the dining room. There is an informal meals area and family room with wood burning heater. four bedrooms, en suite and family bathroom, study and an underground 4000 bottle capacity wine cellar. A large bedroom/living area complete with bathroom upstairs can be a self contained retreat or rumpus room, adjoining and cavernous attic room which could be converted into additional living space. There is a double garage and machinery and storage sheds. A small and beautifully presented two bedroom country cottage with a delightful garden setting is situated above the vineyard and enjoys a spectacular outlook across the property to the hills. It is ideal for extended family use or caretaker accommodation. â—?
HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 455 Lusatia Park Road, HODDLES CREEK. Description: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $2,800,00 - $3,000,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Val Nichols 9739 1155, VAL NICHOLS REAL ESTATE
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