TRANQUIL WATERS, SPACE, INCOME, MAGIC LIFESTYLE.
LAND SIZE; 104 Acres
SITUATION; Located on a sandy rise fronting the Loddon River with the small village of Eddington nearby. The property is within easy commuting distance of major regional centres of Bendigo (39km), Maryborough (23km) and the historical gold mining town of Maldon (23km). Melbourne Airport is an easy drive of less than two hours.
HOME; Was built in 1996 of brick construction with some interior feature brick walls, is architect designed to incorporate wide angle views of the river and surrounding landscaped gardens. The house design features open plan living which accentuates the space and magnificent views.
Accommodation includes three bedrooms, main with en-suite and walk-in robe. The second and third bedrooms adjoin the main bathroom. A separate home office is included.
Living areas include a large timber kitchen with gas and electric appliances, generous bench space and breakfast bar. An inviting and spacious lounge room is accessed from the open plan family dining area which also opens through sliding doors to a north facing patio and delightful cottage garden.
Other comforts include a cosy Coonara style wood heater and split system air-conditioning.
EXTERIOR; Double car port with access to north facing patio. Extensive plantings and feature stone walls highlight the landscaped gardens which also include a vegetable plot.
Many species of native birds abound and can be frequently seen in the garden or in the giant Red gums along the adjacent river banks and flats.
LAND; Consists of 43 acres clear title, approximately 20 acres of disused road reserve and 41 acres grazing license. A proportion of the land has been laser levelled to facilitate flood irrigation. Water is available via a 76mg licence and access to the river supply is through an electricity powered three phase pump which is included. Soil is generally sandy loam and extremely fertile.
FARM; Is suited to cereal growing, lucerne production, livestock, especially sheep having turned off 500 lambs per annum in past years. Farm buildings are excellent consisting of a shearing shed, machine sheds, two hay sheds, all of which are of steel construction and include concrete floors in the machine sheds.
POTENTIAL; Almost any agricultural activity can be continued or developed due the mild climate, ample water supply, fertile soil and sound infrastructure.
The property is ideally situated to develop a water sports venture due excellent river access which leads into Laanecoorie Reservoir. Sailing, power boating and canoeing are popular. The more passive pastimes that could be exploited are fishing, bushwalking and bird watching.
AGENT REMARKS; The vendors first purchased this property in 1992 and have since developed it into a viable small farm as well as building a wonderful lifestyle for themselves. Business interests, grand children and possible retirement are factors that are encouraging them to relocate to Melbourne which provides a unique opportunity for a buyer to purchase a perfect lifestyle property close to major rural centres and also easy Melbourne access for business meetings or interstate travel. INSPECTION A MUST!!
Inspection by appointment
Property Code: 32