Lotus flowers surround the spring filled lake and massive Manna gums line the 1 km of Yarra River frontage on this exceptional property where a master craftsman has used his artistic flair and outstanding building skills to create an environment in which to embrace life. This exceptional 6 bedroom family home, warmed throughout with hydronic heating, is designed to merge with the landscaped gardens and visual pleasure is enhanced with the superb use of re-purposed timbers, adding strength and character to rooms, perfect for family living and entertaining on a grand scale.

Sliding doors open from the north facing dining and living room to a spacious curving return verandah (280 sq m) which captures the winter sun. In the stunning living-room a well- proportioned stone fireplace adds depth as windows soar above capturing views over productive acres, (ideal for horses and cattle), to Mt Ben Cairn and Mt Toolebewong.

The beautifully fitted kitchen has a walk-through butler's pantry and expansive benches using granite and slabs of live edged timber, a ceramic farm sink, large country oven and wrap around window.

A large games/entertainment room also opens to the verandah, the perfect place for relaxation, 2 bedrooms with walk in robes, bathroom, a study, separate powder room and a large laundry complete the ground floor.

A gently winding staircase leads from the warmth and charm of the downstairs rooms to the 4 bedrooms upstairs, the mezzanine boasts hand/forged metal work balustrades and overlooks the beauty of the great room beneath. Here are 3 bedrooms with BIR's, a bathroom and the stunning parents retreat with doors to a patio and a huge walk-through robe and ensuite.

Complementing this home by the lake, stocked with redfin and perch and adding to the character and timeless grandeur of the property is the classic American barn (440sqm), lined with salvaged timbers and superbly crafted trusses high above. There are stables, commercial refrigeration, a large workshop, laundry and toilet.18m post and rail round yard nearby.

Farmsheds: hay shed 16m X 12m, machinery shed 21m X 8m, store shed 12m X 3m and woodshed 12m X 5m.

Six paddocks all with stock troughs and electric fencing throughout, interconnecting laneways and stockyards.

All services connected including 3 phase power.

Undercover car parking for 4 vehicles.

Peter Balharrie 0407 795 007 - PRH
Bart O'Sullivan 0408 576 582 - PRH
Patrick Kerr 0451 142 791 - LAWD