Located only a short drive from the Great Ocean Road and 12 Apostles, this superb home on 17 sprawling acres with magnificent views, promises a tranquil lifestyle for the hobby farmer, a growing family, or even for those craving a tree change. Situated only 16kms from the township of Simpson, this character filled modern home has 2 spacious living areas comprising an older section of the home with beautiful stone faced feature walls, exposed beams and a bar, while the other living area is modern open plan living with floating floors, large french windows and has enough space for a pool table. Both living areas are fitted with split systems and wood-look gas fires for perfect heating and cooling all year round. Adjoining the main living areas is an easily accessible kitchen, containing a freestanding electric oven, range hood, tiled splash backs, large walk in pantry, dishwasher and breakfast bar. The property comprises 4 generous sized bedrooms, all with built in robes and 2 with ceiling fans. The separate study could also be used traditionally or alternately, as a guest room or play room for the kids. The Bathroom contains a vanity and bath, with a separate toilet, accessible from both the bathroom and laundry. The tiled laundry has a single trough with sufficient space for both washing machine and dryer, as well as being home to the shower. A heat-as-you-go hot water system offers convenience, and combined with 3 x 20,000 gallon rainwater tanks, ensure that all wet areas are more than adequately supplied all year round. Externally, the exterior cladding promises an easy care surface while fire protection on the house via sprinklers in the spouting, offer increased safety. The skirting boards have also been replaced in the last 12 months, ensuring a tidy appearance to this very appealing family home. A quality feature of the property is the large outdoor entertainment area which provides for comfortable living in all weather conditions. A laser light pergola with outdoor blinds shelters the large patio area, with more than enough space for a full dining setting, barbeque and even a spa if you so desire – this area promises to be much used! The property is also well equipped with shedding for all purposes. A 12m x 12m American style barn contains 2 standard auto doors and an extra high door with cement flooring, lights, power and a granny flat room that can fit up to 5 cars. A 17m x 17m 3 bay shed plus workshop with cement floor is also a feature, as is a 12m x 8m hay shed/stables, a wood shed, 4 chicken pens and a disused dairy with more shedding, good yards and a loading ramp, head crush, feed pad, loose box, calf shed, along with bails and lighting. All in all, this is a very well maintained, must-see property that offers only the best in what country life has to offer, could this be ‘the one’ you have been searching for?