This charming small holding with its smattering of tall timber and sought-after Merricks North address could be your very own escape to the country.

Well positioned on an easily managed 5 acres (approx), ‘Illoura’ offers a relaxed rural lifestyle with the convenience and security of shops and services just five minutes away in the delightful Balnarring village whilst the pristine beaches of Western Port are just a further 5 minutes on.

A terrific all-weather entertaining pavilion and solar-heated pool and spa add to your lifestyle, while serene surrounds, complete with a circular driveway, manicured lawns, scatttered tall gums, box hedging and roses provide a generous dollop of English country garden charm to this idyllic rural holding.

Peppered with heritage highlights including a shady wrap-around verandah, polished timber floors, a glowing slow combustion wood heater and a fully renovated period-style bathroom, the three-bedroom brick homestead includes two living areas, a formal dining room and a study plus an office or separate games room with a wet bar under the house.

The remodeled kitchen has an island bench, electric cooking and a dishwasher while the master bedroom features built-in robes and an ensuite. Two more bedrooms, both with built-in robes and doors to the verandah, enjoy a pretty garden outlook and are serviced by the spacious family bathroom (recently renovated) with open shower, freestanding claw-foot bath and period tapware.

Other features include reverse cycle airconditioning, powder room, solar hot water, three fenced paddocks, a dam, established fruit trees and vegetable garden, under-house storage, a double carport and single garage.

A rare find in such a well held location.