179 Short Road, GisborneVIC

Encompassing 10 private acres, this outstanding retreat is nestled comfortably into the side of Mount Gisborne, with sweeping 180 degree views to Mount Macedon and beyond. Enter via secure remote gates and meander along the tree-lined driveway, with post and rail fencing, past the picturesque dam to the beautifully renovated home amongst charming, landscaped gardens.

The timeless design of the home is bright and welcoming and merges classic family functionality with a most enviable rural setting. Largely accommodating and logical, there are three generous bedrooms – one a dedicated guest bedroom, and a master suite with floor to ceiling glass taking full advantage of the views. A full ensuite and fully fitted separate dressing room (or 4th bedroom/nursery) complete the picture.

In the sunken formal lounge, cathedral ceilings introduce a wealth of space for the living and dining rooms, warmed by the ambiance of a solid wood heater whilst taking full advantage of the panoramic views on offer.

Equipped with state of the art appliances, the kitchen and family room feature a Bosch oven and combo hotplates, Asko dishwasher, Blum soft close drawer fittings and a slide out pantry making this kitchen an entertainers haven. There is space for four to dine at the Corian breakfast bar and sliding doors seamlessly blend the indoors to the undercover alfresco dining area.

Adjoining the alfresco area is a separate pavilion, defined by a natural palette of warm stone with its beautiful Castlemaine slate façade, featuring a magnificent and fitted home office, oversized bedroom with ensuite, beautiful sun-filled living area and large utility room. A perfect area for working from home, teenagers retreat ,parental accommodation or even potential added revenue as a short -stay investment – all oriented to capture the vistas from every angle with genuine to connection to the outdoors through natural design elements and extensive glazing.

Additional features include cosy double glazing, ducted gas central heating, reverse cycle heating and cooling in the extension, generous storage, double carport with direct kitchen access, excellent shedding, and a mod grass tennis court.

The garden is a mixture of natives and exotics attracting an abundance of bird life and native local wildlife. There are a variety of fruit trees, a vegetable patch, two large water tanks and a fenced secure horse paddock (just minutes to Gisborne Adult Riding and Pony Club) and two dams.

All of this within an easy 45-minute (approx.) commute to Melbourne. This stunning property has everything you need to turn your Gisborne tree-change dream into reality.