THE best of contemporary modern living set in a tranquil rural setting creates the perfect lifestyle. Rural doesn’t mean isolated though. Strathfieldsaye schools, shops and community are only minutes away and more fabulous shopping, services and amenities are conveniently located at Strathdale and the Bendigo CBD.

Situated on an elevated site, the U-shape brick and Hardie-Plank weatherboard passive solar design makes clever use of natural light and breezes and is complimented by 360-degree views.

Kitchen and meals are central to the layout flanked by a bedroom wing one side and living areas the other. Light-coloured timber floors and neutral carpet team up with a subtle dcor to create a very pleasing aesthetic. Modern fixtures and fittings, ceiling fans and excellent storage are throughout.

A bright and airy lounge room has solid fuel heating and opens to the outdoor entertaining area one way, and an L-shape study, second living space and kitchen/meals area the other. Flooded with natural light, the study has two built-in desks, ample storage and its own home-office outside access.

A second living/rumpus room is at the front accessed through a walkway with storage cupboards and shelving. It too has outside access and impressive views. Olive-toned cabinetry, solid timber benchtops and stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher make a pleasing visual statement in the kitchen. Expansive glass doors open from the dining area to a large courtyard.

Four bedrooms and a family bathroom are on the home’s far side. Three have built-in wardrobes while the main has tons of room, a spacious walk-in wardrobe, en suite and separate toilet. A door opens to the courtyard.

Outdoor entertaining is well catered for with a paved undercover area featuring an open fireplace. Rock retaining walls give a rustic definition to the garden and lawn areas. Ample rainwater tanks, huge machinery shed/workshop (24m x 12m x 8.5m high walls) with separate meter ideally set up for a business, and all backing onto private bushland.