‘Little Dene’ A beautiful bush haven on 4.25 hectares (10.5 acres approx) just minutes from the Buxton town centre. A mixture of cleared land, bush and dense rainforest, with beautiful, towering gums lining the perimeter and dotted through the middle.
The veritable wonderland, created by the vendor, offers a long list of outstanding features that will attract the fussiest of buyers.
A clever blend of charming character and classic homestead design has been brought up to the minute with quality, tasteful renovations. Large picture windows throughout, designed to ensure full appreciation can be had of the breathtaking grounds surrounding the house.
Open plan kitchen and dining fitted with Miele and Smeg appliances including double oven, cooktop, range hood and dishwasher, Caesar-stone benchtops, plenty of storage and large corner pantry. Large lounge with French Çhiminee’ wood heater and 2 reverse cycle air-conditioners.
Three Bedrooms plus a study with built in library shelves and office furniture, two bathrooms and a powder room - The opportunity for dual living family members to co-habitate independently, whilst remaining close-by, is easy with the completely separate, 2 bedroom, self contained cottage with its own private driveway entry offering its own beautiful surrounds and scenery - currently rented out at $375p/w.
360 degree wraparound veranda, various outdoor nooks, 2 gazebos, 1 with power, and an outdoor alfresco with sunblock blinds and outdoor spa, bordered with established plantings & cobblestone features. Fully enclosed vegetable garden and Orchard area set for netting.
Nestled into the gently sloping block and tapering into the beautifully developed fern gully, leading into a majestic natural bushland and a permanent creek feeding into a picturesque dam, which then flows into a 10m deep lake abutting the property.
There are 5 water tanks with 100,000 litres fed from the underground house tank, as well as extensive irrigation systems with abundant water pumped from the creek.
Something for everyone to enjoy, there are 2 fenced paddocks with sheds and water. A rustic tennis court, bocce court, outdoor oversized chess board and golf chipping practice area.
Wildlife abounds with an array of colourful birds and wood-ducks who call the dam home. Currently there are 2 resident, miniature ponies who would love to stay with the property.
Steeped in rich history and genuine environmental surrounds, ‘Little Dene’ offers a unique opportunity to acquire the lifestyle that only a small, country town can offer. Amongst rolling rural escarpments all around, and yet just moments from Buxton town centre with primary school, post office, general store and local hotel. Close-by Lake Eildon, Marysville, national parks and scenic nature reserves in every direction!