A quality family home for the discerning buyer, with all that one desires for genuine lifestyle living and rich volcanic soil for pastures or for your horses and animals. Located at 1954 Old Melbourne Road, Millbrook, the property is just 15 minutes' drive to Ballarat's CBD, yet is set in a peaceful environment with a picturesque outlook to the surrounding rolling hills
Masterfully designed and built to capture the essence of high-end living, the 5 year old home offers spacious living zones and an abundance of luxurious finishes throughout. Three large living rooms include an informal family room with wood combustion heater and stone feature wall, a formal lounge room with alfresco access, and a sunroom with sliding doors which can be opened or closed depending on whether you're entertaining or just sitting with a coffee enjoying the morning sun. Outside you're spoiled with two alfresco areas, both with sliding blinds which enclose the areas for year-round use.
The stylish kitchen is well appointed and features a cascading stone bench top, quality European appliances, soft close cabinetry, a walk-in butlers pantry, and adjoining formal dining area.
Each of the four bedrooms have walk-in robes and ceiling fans, with the master suite including a spacious ensuite and large walk-through robe. There is also a study/home office, making it perfect for those who run a business or work from home. Other internal features include double glazed windows and ducted inverter heating & cooling throughout, and high ceilings with decorative cornice.
Outside is just as impressive with the indoor/outdoor entertaining spaces, and fire pit area with its crafted stone walls. The property has been designed for those with competition horses, featuring 9 separate paddocks each with a shelter and water trough and secure fencing. There's also an arena, round yard, crush, and the 25m x 9m shed boasts two stables, plenty of storage and workshop space, plus additional undercover parking for vehicles and trailers with external spotlights for late-night access.
Additional infrastructure includes:
Cattle yard with crush
2 x water bores
Three water tanks, including 2 x 22,500 litres for household and stock use, plus an extra 22,500-litre tank servicing the horse arena and round yard
Irrigation system for lawn and gardens
The surrounding grounds feature established gardens with mature trees & shrubs, two driveways for easy access, and all located on the Melbourne side of town with convenient access to the Western Highway. This outstanding lifestyle property is not to be missed. Call Chris to arrange your inspection.
