Offering an amazing retreat away from the hustle & bustle of everyday life, so private & peaceful yet only 18 kms (a 30 minute drive) to the CBD & plenty of extraordinary resources for the whole family.The country style residence is set well back from the road enjoying a wonderful northerly aspect. Exuding warmth & character the home is enhanced by attractive timber features & large picture windows projecting plenty of natural light. There is a spacious open plan kitchen with butlers pantry, dining & family room with slow combustion heater & french doors leading to the balcony. Functional accommodation continues with a splendid formal sitting room, 3 bedrooms, two bathrooms plus an additional master bedroom with its own private retreat/study.Entertaining is an integral part of this property with an exceptional custom built resort like club-house/studio & outdoor entertaining area with spa, all strategically situated to overlook the full sized, floodlit tennis court. The club house is complimented by an interior of complete style, & comfort with attention to detail evident at every aspect. With easy indoor/outdoor living options it incorporates a huge open plan living space with feature wood fire, kitchen with commercial size oven & food preparation area, bathroom & guest bedroom.Additional external improvements include a large 9 x 12 shed, several garden sheds, a games room, cute cubby house & plenty of rainwater storage. Vehicular access off the main driveway leads to the paddocks, where there is a good size dam which is pumped to a header tank to irrigate the property. There are 4 paddocks with good fencing, currently home to 3 alpacas & plenty of native animals adding to the appeal with the tranquil backdrop of the Australian bush.The grounds & gardens surrounding the house comprise lawned areas along with a wonderful variety of native & European trees & shrubs that offer an ever changing array of seasonal colours. The organic vegetable gardens have the capacity to provide the majority of household needs, along with a variety of fruit trees & large chicken coop in a separate fenced off paddock.This magnificent property encapsulates the desire for a typical semi-rural hills lifestyle with a combination of relaxed living in spectacular surrounds conveniently located within close proximity to Stirling & local primary & high schools. Unique is the key word here & a must see to appreciate all that is on offer.