Located in the peaceful and friendly township of Briagolong, the property is within short walking distance to the local pub, general store, primary school and community hall. Briagolong is one of the safest towns for raising children with a wonderful sense of community.
This mudbrick character home oozes with rustic charm, welcoming you with it's warmth and comfort from the moment you walk in. It has a natural feel, boasting timber vaulted ceilings, exposed brick feature walls, solid hardwood floorboards, handmade ironbark and cedar doors and travertine stone tiled floors.
There are two living areas - one with double doors offering separation from the other end of the house, giving privacy for main bedroom. The three bedrooms are of a good size and all have built in robes.
The home is heated by a beautiful wood fire with cooktop and oven, which also heats the hot water in winter. In summer the hot water is heated by evacuated tube solar. There is also a reverse cycle air conditioner to keep the home cool in summer, but is rarely needed.
The renovated Balinese style bathroom offers freestanding bath and separate shower with unique shelf storage for towels, and separate toilet. In the kitchen there is a 90cm Miele LPG gas cooktop with electric oven, Asko dishwasher, ironbark benchtops and plenty of storage with a walk in pantry and custom made leadlight cabinets.
There are great views of greenery through every window, with lush gardens attracting plentiful bird life.
Outside offers over 2400sqm of land with town water, 10,000L water tank and a small dam for water security and watering the spacious gardens, vegie patch and irrigated orchard. The dam has an abundance of wildlife attracting ducks, cormorants and herons chasing the many frog species with their enchanting frog song. There is also 'Chook Cottage' (the chook pen), a glasshouse, a covered washing line area and woodshed.
Adjoining the second living area is an outdoor paved patio area with large pergola and in-built fire pit for family entertaining.
At the rear of the property there is ample lockable shedding, and still room for more. There is also 3 phase power connected. A 12x8m large shed has been converted into a mancave with rumpus room, kitchen, wood heater and other useful spaces to serve multiple purposes.
For the gardeners the front yard boasts a garden with native food plants and bush survival plants. A food forest includes 3 avocado trees, macadamia, elderberries, lemon, lime and mandarin trees.
All of this within a 15 minute drive to supermarkets and major towns, but with access to bushland and local swimming holes only 5 minutes away. If you are looking for a wonderful lifestyle property, which gives you close proximity to camping, bushwalking, fishing and motorcycle trail riding, then look no further.