The old “Shire Engineers” house is one of Beaufort’s most picturesque properties.

Situated in an elevated position with views of farmland and Mont Cole State Forest, this beautiful home is a five minute stroll into Beaufort township.

This quality home features a combined kitchen, living and dining area as well as a separate formal lounge.

The home has three generous size bedrooms all with built-in robes and ceiling fans, an immaculate bathroom with shower, bath and vanity and two separate toilets.

There is also an enclosed rear verandah which would make an ideal study or spare bedroom.

Other features include a walk-in pantry, dishwasher, Coonara wood heater, air-conditioner, electric stove and oven.

The home is located on a quite road, 300 metres to shops, eateries, railway station and services.

Outside, this home has a single car garage, as well as a double garage with three phase power.

It also has a 3 car carport, wood shed and 13,500 litres of tank water as well as town water and sewage.

The home is surrounded by half an acre of manicured gardens which includes a dozen fruit trees like peaches, nectarines, apples and cherries as well as a hot house for growing vegetables most of the year.

It also has a practical outdoor entertaining area with waterfall – perfect for summer nights.

The property backs onto a natural bush setting and picnic area.

As an added bonus, the sale of this home includes 150 metres of chopped wood ready for the winters ahead.

Beaufort is an historic gold mining town in the Western Highway half way between Ballarat and Ararat.

The town has an array of facilities including medical, train services to Melbourne, hospital, sporting and cultural facilities, supermarket, cafes, pubs, butcher, baker, newsagent, chemist and other shops.

It is a 25 minute drive to Ballarat via the dual lane Western Highway.