Escape to the country for a spectacular family lifestyle with this magnificent property within easy reach of Surf Coast beaches and just 40 minutes from the centre of Geelong.
On 26 hectares (65 acres approx.), it boasts a renovated homestead, guesthouse, two multi-purpose studios, indoor pool, spa, expansive shedding with tradie/business options, Barwon River frontage, grazing paddocks and dams.
A sweeping circular drive opens up to the single-level homestead with wide wraparound veranda enjoying a serene bush vista.
The combined kitchen, dining and lounge room with massive picture windows is the family focal point.
Gather around the lounge's wood heater in winter, relax in airconditioned comfort in summer and share mealtimes with family and friends in the dedicated dining area.
The spacious kitchen features timber benches, high-end appliances, including 900mm Ilve oven and cooktop, glass splashbacks and loads of storage in soft-close drawers, banks of push-open cupboards and a walk-in pantry.
A wide hall provides easy access to three large bedrooms with walls of robes.
The master suite boasts a slick ensuite with double shower and soaker tub, while a family bathroom features a frameless shower, large bath and plenty of storage.
The sizeable grounds provide welcome space for the self-contained guesthouse with kitchen, lounge/dining, bedroom and bathroom.
A large freestanding rumpus room/studio is ideal as a teen retreat, creative space or home office with its own entry.
A second studio with adjoining bathroom provides options for a private business or getaway area.
A glassed pool house with 7.2m x 4.2m (approx.) salt-chlorinated, electric-heated pool and a barbecue/spa house with built-in kitchen with barbecue, sink and wine fridges add to the resort vibe.
A 23m x 15m (approx.) powered shed with veranda and soaring roller doors, ideal for a significant business with a large team, has parking for 12 cars and/or other vehicles, caravan or boat, workshop with shelving, mezzanine gym space and man-cave with bar and wood heater.
A 23m x 8m (approx.) garage with four high roller doors can house at least eight vehicles.
Eight paddocks, four dams, including one with a jetty for fishing, a hay shed, vegie/herb garden, fruit trees and 1.5km of river frontage ensure hobby farm credentials.
Two 120,000-litre water tanks one rainwater, one dam water meet household and garden needs.
Other highlights include timber floors, ducted electric heating/cooling in the main house, laundry/mudroom with benches and storage, powder room, ceiling fans, security cameras, high ceilings, character roses and hall arch, dream cubby house and hothouse/potting shed.
Take a five-minute drive to the centre of Winchelsea for shops, Winchelsea Primary School and the V/Line train to Geelong, Melbourne and Warrnambool.
Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre, Deakin University, Epworth Hospital and schools including Christian College, Grovedale College and Geelong Lutheran College are less than 30 minutes away.
And in summer, the family can be on the beach in Torquay in quick time.
