The Feel
Relaxing or entertaining, there are bay, hinterland or garden views through floor-to-ceiling windows in every room. Outside, gardens, lawns and a recirculating stream lend themselves to strolling, games or a family wedding. All in a private yet expansive 2.5 acre (approx.) setting.
The Facts:
- Brick home on a 2.5 acre (approx.) elevated site at the top of High Ridge
- Positioned to capture the panoramic views of Corio Bay, Geelong & the You Yangs, overlooking surrounding countryside
- Spacious, light-filled living areas provide direct access to private courtyards & covered entertaining areas
- Full length Western Red Cedar windows offer unrestricted views, with vaulted ceilings & slate flooring in the main living zones
- Double-sided fireplace with 360’ mantelpiece delivers lifestyle appeal to living, dining & kitchen zones
- 4BR residence + 3 bathrooms, study, open plan living, dining & kitchen
- Front entry with adjacent private home office, enhanced by unrestricted & inspiring views
- Full height windows make the most of the westerly aspect & panoramic Bay vista
- Kitchen features black granite benchtops, mountain ash timber carpentry, quality s/s appliances & walk-in pantry
- Formal lounge room with veranda captures morning sun
- West-oriented master retreat with split AC & private balcony enjoys views of the You Yangs & the entire bayside, plus SE views across rolling hills.
– Sunken twin spa bath, situated in front of a soaring glass window, takes in tranquil Bay & garden views
- Large shower, double vanity & toilet complete the en suite, leading to fully fitted WIR
- Bedroom 2 has extensive rural views, while bed 3 has the versatility of being a theatre room or additional living; both have BIRs
- Family bathroom with shower, vanity, bath, & separate toilet
- Sizeable north-facing covered entertaining area with slate paving
- Double garaging with rear yard roller door, workshop & direct internal access
- 4kw of solar panels with micro-inverters and web-based monitoring
- Additional features include: slate & carpeted flooring, ducted zoned heating, LED lights, ceiling fans, double glazed windows, ducted vacuum &‘back to base’ security system with control panels in entry & master bedroom
LOWER LEVEL:
-Downstairs has a large L-shaped rumpus room, study nook & kitchenette, plus purpose-built cellar, separate laundry & bathroom and separate toilet. Full length windows & sliding glass doors provide direct access to 1 hectare of landscaped gardens. Potential is unlimited – an informal family living area & excellent guest accommodation, a games room/teenager’s retreat, office/seminar room for a home business, caretaker or Airbnb accommodation!
OUTDOORS:
- Kitchen and vegie gardens and fruit trees provide organic fruits & vegetables, space for chooks, anyone interested in self-sufficient living will find the opportunity here.
- Approximately twenty olive trees (100’s kilos of kalamata’s) provide an opportunity for a hobby farmer to sell the fruit commercially
- Recirculating creek is mains powered & plumbed, with solar powered fountains; birds and frogs call it home
- Lawns and native and cottage gardens surround the property
- 40,000L of rainwater storage pumped to garden irrigation
- Greenhouse + bush house, plus shedding for machinery & garden tool storage
- Solar RC front gate & secure fencing
Enjoy all that the Bellarine has to offer with its award-winning vineyards, & famous beaches nearby. A few short minutes by car to Drysdale shops & only 25mins to Geelong.
The Owner Loves…
“There’s so much to love… the joy of watching the views change from minute to minute across the Bay; the restfulness of the vista; the quiet, private gardens with fruit trees and birdlife and fresh homegrown vegetables. The whole house is so accessible and well planned.”
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