SITUATION: Located in the keenly sought after Yarra Valley approximately sixty-five minutes drive from the Melbourne CBD, Wolmer Lodge is adjacent to the Little Yarra River near Gladysdale, just four km from Yarra Junction.
Entry to this beautiful property is via a “No through road” and remote controlled security gates.

HOME: Is craftsman built and luxuriously appointed, 48 squares of roof and 28.5 squares living area. Accommodation includes four double bed-rooms with huge robe space. The 32 square metre master bed-room is serviced by a large en-suite with double shower, an additional feature being an authentic purpose built cedar lined Scandinavian sauna complete with hot rocks, separate dressing & sitting room and also immediate exterior access to the pool.
A spacious cosy lounge can be entered from the front entry foyer or via the billiard room and gallery. The gallery which can accommodate a large dinner party complements the large hostess kitchen and family dining room.
The central bathroom in accordance with the home is attractive, well-finished and adjoins a separate toilet with access to a spacious laundry and ironing room.

ECOLOGY: The home has many features in common with European design including; Double glazing, double insulation, ceiling storage by concealed steps, solar hot water, coonara style wood heating, floor heating by an ingenious method of piping water around the wood heater. The convection process moves the hot water to a header tank which then distributes heat to the floors.
Other features include an endless supply of double filtered fresh water, underground exterior cellar, covered out-door entertainment area adjacent to the swimming pool.
Motor vehicles are housed in a double car-port.
Extensive gardens.

RECREATION: Equine interests have been foremost on this property with a full size out-door equestrian arena established for show-rider exercise.
Fish may be caught in the Little Yarra River which adjoins the approx four acres of native forest land on the eastern perimeter of the property.
A timber cabin near the forest can be renovated to house guests or used as a teen-agers retreat.

FARM: Surrounded by 2.1 metre boundary fence with 1.6 metre internal fences,
currently supports a small boer goat flock but is capable of running a significant deer herd.
525 mature olive trees last year yielded 9.5 tonnes of olives. Other horticultural areas include a netted 155 square metre berry orchard, vegetable plot and fruit trees.
Substantial shedding includes a large colourbond shed,198 metres in area with concrete floor and power plus a barn that can be used as a tack room as well as storage for hay and grain. A horse float may be housed in this area.

POTENTIAL: Good soil, mild climate and excellent water supply encourage most horticultural pursuits. An established horse arena can be further developed.

AGENT REMARKS: This country estate with its close proximity to Melbourne and surrounding suburbs exudes versatility.
A discerning business couple would see this property as a wonderful private retreat.
Others will enjoy the social aspect the property can provide with magnificent views, pool and sauna parties accompanied by local award winning wines, or a simple dinner party.
Families are also well catered for with the horse arena being a major attraction plus the space that 34 acres provides.

This is a prestigious property available in a coveted area and will attract keen interest.

Property Code: 24