Situated in a popular locale between Creswick and Dean with ease of access to Melbourne freeway, this impressive property is sure to impress those seeking more than a hobby farm. From the moment you...
Situated in a popular locale between Creswick and Dean with ease of access to Melbourne freeway, this impressive property is sure to impress those seeking more than a hobby farm. From the moment you enter the impressive entrance with asphalt drive, electric gates to circular drive one can be sure you have entered a property of distinction.
Since purchasing the land in 1977 and building the house in 1999, Collumbeen has been developed with thought and purpose. The home has been positioned with a northerly orientation for maximum effect and is well insulated, has double glazing and is heated by an Osburn wood heaters in the lounge and family rooms as well as split system r/cycle air-conditioners in the living spaces.
The home itself comprises 3 bedrooms plus a study with full shelving ideal for personal library and display case. The living zones comprise of an open plan well-appointed kitchen with granite bench tops, meals area and family room with vaulted ceiling and timber daddo, formal dining room partially open to the formal lounge.
The master has full ensuite with east/north window aspect to enjoy the sunrises, walk in robe and own hot water system. The further two bedrooms have the westerly aspect with access to main bathroom with separate toilet.
A large entrance come upmarket mudroom provides direct assess from double garage allowing all weather access with the garage even having its own toilet.
The home is well finished with quality drapes and window coverings, quality carpet ornate cornice work and timber doors throughout.
Externally the property does not disappoint. The flourishing garden provides a picturesque back drop for this superb property and has many established trees providing a relaxed feel in established mature surrounds.
THE FARM
The farm comprises approx. 85 acres of grazing with a spattering of a few native trees. The property has had a history of organic fertiliser (Munash) and the soils vary from chocolate to Gray loam.
The shedding is superb. A 15mX15M shed with concrete floor and toilet, lighting and work bench along with an additional 9x3M wood shed provides great storage and workspace while a further two farm sheds of 9X5M hay shed plus 6x9M machinery shed provides further shedding in the paddocks.
The cattle yards comprise a permanent 45 head Norton yards with an adjustable loading ramp and vet cattle crush.
Water comprises 6 dams including a spring fed one and another which services the house and garden, while a stock and domestic bore provides unlimited water and the house is serviced by approx. 145000 litres of tank water (32,000 Gall)
Fencing is excellent and well-maintained steel and concrete and approx. 45% electrified to the 7 paddocks.
The vendors are in a position to offer the purchaser an extended settlement with March 2021 as a preferred time frame.
All in all, this is a package that is rarely offered in this superb and sought-after locale. An inspection will only impress you. Call Matthew to book your own private inspection today
