Quietly tucked away at the end of a sweeping driveway, sitting in a private and elevated position, "Spring Gables" offers blue-ribbon acreage living in the ultra-exclusive Barrabool Hills pocket of Wandana Heights.
Set across 15 acres of exceptional land, the 5 bedroom architecturally designed home exudes opulence and an English manor feel right in the heart of Geelong. Built by ABJ Builders in the late 1980's, this stately family home is nestled right in the heart of the property, surrounded by landscaped gardens and a majestic array of established trees, attracting all kinds of wildlife and truly setting the scene for relaxing country living.
The home makes a grand statement with Boston ivy and Virginia creeper covering the double split blockwork, lending an "old world" feel to the home and setting the scene for what's to come. With the addition of timeless African slate floors throughout the home, 3.3m high ceilings and grand spaces throughout, this much-loved family home will suit a large family looking to stretch out and enjoy the Barrabool Hills lifestyle.
Upon entering the home you have both an east and west wing, flanking the central open plan living zone, which enjoys superb natural light that filters through the ornamental grape vine that elegantly drapes over the expansive north-east facing pergola.
In the east wing, there is a formal lounge and dining room with a grand open fireplace enjoying views over the surrounding gardens. This leads to the master suite which overlooks the pool and gardens, enjoying a dressing room area, walk-in-robe, split system heating & cooling and a large ensuite. The spacious ensuite features a freestanding bath, large shower, double sink vanity and a separate powder room. With dual access doors to the ensuite leading to a 5th bedroom further along the hallway, this room has the option of becoming the perfect private study space or nursery.
In the heart of the home is the family kitchen boasting a walk-in-pantry, excessive bench space, Devanti cooktop, Miele electric oven, Miele dishwasher and views over the pool.
Adjoining the kitchen is a large dining/meals space and family lounge area featuring a Barrabool sandstone fireplace for added regality. Off this area and down a flight of stairs sits a large underground cellar, perfect for the wine enthusiast with a large collection requiring safe storage.
Adjacent to the dining/meals space is the west wing of the home, enjoying the provision of 3 additional bedrooms, all with built in robes and split systems, with access to the super-sized rumpus room - perfect for kid's play time. This wing of the house is serviced by a large family bathroom with double shower, separate toilet, laundry and internal access through to the private double garage.
There is no shortage of storage options with a fully enclosed shed/barn, a second garage with provision for 1 car and a workshop space, a wood shed and plenty of open space for further machinery shedding if so required.
The in-ground 12.5m x 5.0m solar-heated pool is a showstopper, set perfectly in the middle of the walled garden courtyard, it's an entertainers delight and complimented by its own pool/spa house containing a spa, sauna, shower, sink and toilet.
Other added extras include the provision of mains electricity, town water (private line/water by agreement), solar power (11kW approx.), extensive veggie gardens, an established orchard including apple, pear, quince, apricot and plum trees, a tennis court and 3 main paddocks well-suited to horses, cattle or sheep (incl. permanent stock yards).
Perfectly positioned only 6 minutes from the Highton Village, 10 minutes to the Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre, close to great local schooling (Christian College, Bellaire Primary, Belmont High etc) and easy access onto the Ring Road for a trip down the coast or up the highway to Metro Melbourne.
One of only a small handful of premiere Wandana Heights properties on the Ceres side of the Ring Road, a rare gem in one of Geelong's finest suburbs.
