Rare small acreage providing rural community lifestyle within easy commuting distance of the Pakenham corridor and Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. Gembrook township has its own craft market, Puffing Billy Station, home for the children’s favourite engine Thomas, restaurant and hotel. Local Pre school, childcare centre and Primary school with choice of nearby Secondary schools. Gembrook has many recreational opportunities especially as it adjoins State Forest and the Bunyip State Park. The property is five beautiful secluded acres just 2.5 Kms drive or walk from town. This former plant nursery is a gardener’s paradise with extensive developed gardens featuring a large variety of trees and shrubs including camellias, rhododendrons, ferns and flowering bulbs with surprises around every corner. There is a large established vegetable garden with perennials including hops and garlic. There is an orchard of fruit and nut trees and bush fruits. A permanent spring easily supplies enough water for the home and gardens. There are four dams with two entirely on the property and two shared. An extensive water distribution network takes spring and dam water to most of the property. An adjoining 2.4 acres of leased crown land creek frontage features a large dam, natural bush and fern gullies. A ready source of income from cut flowers awaits the new owners. The plantation has many established waratahs, proteas, leucadrendrons, daphne, hydrangea and foliage plants. There are large areas of Lily of the Valley and many pockets of flowering bulbs to be rediscovered. The modest but comfortable house features 3 bedrooms, compact kitchen with dining / family room and large lounge room. There are inspiring views from every window featuring magnificent greenery, water and gardens. The living area opens onto a patio which adjoins a relaxing fern gully. The lock up bungalow and nursery potting shed provide easy and convenient storage. The large 6 x 6 m high roof carport is ideal for undercover work area or for entertaining. The property is a balance of paddocks and open areas, landscaped and natural bush and cut flower plantations. A large fenced paddock with 3 animal shelters makes the property ideal for small farm animals.