GLENCOE presents a rare opportunity to purchase a sought after property of historical and architectural significance.
Close to prominent studs and horse properties, Glencoe is one of the districts first homesteads (circa 1860) with its imposing bluestone construction and well-proportioned rooms typical of its era, you quickly sense the elegance and the rich Victorian character.
Its location, on approximately 260 rolling acres (104.8 Hectares), is just 25km. from the airport and 30km from inner city Melbourne. The property is positioned with absolute privacy with views to your own rolling countryside, distant mountains and the city skyline.
Near the homestead is the original stone dairy complete with storage sheds and covered areas in addition there is further machinery shedding, secure storage and a elevated shearing shed with loading dock.
An informal garden with new and established trees complete with stone walls and entry path, plus a wide verandah on three sides are just some of the external features.
A grand entrance surround with traditional coloured glass forms the entry to this Victorian colonial homestead. Inside you’re greeted by a wide hallway, formal lounge, family bathroom, and three bedrooms the main bedroom with en-suite.
The main bluestone homestead has reverse cycle air conditioning is fully restored with polished floors, open fire places and filled with early Victorian character. Attached is an un-renovated timber addition
Dam water is available together with a working bore and tanks holding nearly 200,000 litres of fresh water, which is reticulated around the property. Extensive underground power compliments the renewed infrastructure.
Glencoe is in the vigorous basalt belt where more top class thoroughbred horses have been bred than any other area in Victoria.
The property features 3 titles divided into large paddocks, varying from rich creek flats to higher areas. There is a comfortable mix of flat ground towards the entry and continues through to rolling hills and scattered trees. The property has approximately 1.5km western boundary to the Yangardook creek. Hundreds of native trees have been planted in an on-going re-vegetation program.
With so much potential Glencoe is ready for a high standard of rural living and its next stage of development including subdivision potential (STCA).
Original historic Bluestone homestead – Circa 1860
Elevated position- city and rural surrounding views
Land size 105ha /260 acres approx
25ms Melbourne airport, 30kms inner Melbourne
Features 3 titles, divided into large paddocks
Approx 1.5 kms creek frontage
Mixed Farming/Lifestyle/ Subdivision potential
Existing bore, 200,000ltr tank water.
Mixture of flat land and rolling hills