Situated close to the O’Keefe trail in a quiet bush setting only 10 minutes from the Bendigo CBD and only 4 minutes from Strathfieldsaye Shopping Centre and various schools, this immaculately presented 3 bedroom brick veneer home is guaranteed to impress the most fastidious buyer. With a wide veranda encompassing the house, natural light filters through the large windows allowing the energy efficient residence to be kept comfortable all year round. The traditional large “L” shaped lounge and dining area enjoy an open fire place to dine, sit and relax while taking in the tranquillity of the large 5-acre allotment. Stepping through from this functional space, you will love the timber kitchen, with electric stove and brand new “Bosch” dishwasher. Adjoining the kitchen, you will find a great meals area with built in cabinetry catering for all your storage requirements. The family room for more informal living is separated from the entrance foyer by lovely timber French sliding doors with glass inserts. A central hallway leads to the bedrooms of which all have built in robes whilst the main bedroom enjoys an ensuite with separate toilet and built in storage. The “piece de resistance” is the study situated off the 2nd bedroom which has external access for those wishing to work from home and have clients visit via a separate entrance. The study is fully furnished with built-in office furniture. Year round comfort is ensured with ducted evaporative air conditioning, two reverse cycle split system units plus the lovely ambience provided from a slow combustion heater. Outside, there is a separate bungalow which can be used as either a games room, teenagers retreat or office whichever you require. Entertaining friends is a very easy pastime with a stand-alone undercover gazebo accessed from a pathway leading out from the meals area via a glass sliding door. Meandering through the garden with fruit trees, you will find a dam to sit and relax on the banks of. The low maintenance garden is watered by an extensive watering system provided by both town water and the rainwater tanks. The tradesperson within us all will love the large shed measuring approx. 10m x 6m with concrete floor and power connected. Additional undercover storage behind the shed is perfect for garden supplies or wood storage. This family oriented property is a “must see” for any purchaser wishing to escape the city, while still having fantastic access to all the facilities Bendigo, Strathdale and Strathfieldsaye have to offer.