Situated under 1km to the heart of the township in a private location amid established gardens, “Birdwood Close is a contemporary sanctuary that was designed and built by the highly regarded Melbourne architects “Fasham Johnson”. The home’s carefully considered floor plan accommodates three queen bedrooms (Ensuite and WIR’S to main), roomy home office/studio/fourth bedroom and both a formal lounge and a family room. Upon entering this light-filled home you will be impressed with the northerly outlook from the vast formal lounge with cathedral raked ceilings, a large built-in fireplace and floor to ceiling double glazed window which ensure total comfort in the cooler months. The spacious and functional open plan kitchen and dining features both electric appliances, (new dishwasher) plus a cast iron wood stove equipped to provide hydronically heated hot water to the existing electric hot water system. There is abundant storage and preparation space with an island bench, WIP insulated wine cellar and attic. Outside, the expansive deck and vine covered pergola is an ideal place to reflect as you gaze over the established garden beds, espaliered orchard and small shiraz vineyard. Other improvements include a substantial American-style barn with mezzanine, a double carport that offers covered access to the home, 44,000 gallons of tanks water and four dams. This highly historic township offers many amenities plus its famous monthly farmers/craft market and is well situated within 2 hours drive from Melbourne and only 15kms from Maryborough.