340 Ogradys Road

Kilmore East VIC 3764

Including a long list of quality improvements, "Helmsley" is a highly productive and conveniently located property of 50 acres (approximately), previously operated as a successful thoroughbred stud.Only minutes from Kilmore township and the Kilmore East railway station and with easy access to the Hume Freeway, "Helmsley" is located just 75 kms from Melbourne's CBD offering an easy commute via road or rail.The centre-piece of the property is the elegant 4 bedroom plus study homestead, perfectly sited in an elevated position to offer uninterrupted views over the majority of the property. The home is surrounded by picturesque established and productive gardens and orchard, and includes a fully-appointed kitchen with European applicances and generous stone-topped island bench adjoining an open-plan family room with cathedral ceilings and impressive Cheminees Philippe cast iron French fireplace set in a hand-crafted stone chimney. There is also a second formal lounge with gas log fire and french doors leading to an expansive deck. Additional features include hardwood flooring, evaporative cooling, double garage and large pergola with pot belly stove.The quality shedding would suit a range of purposes. Divided into three sections the main shed complex has power connected and includes a machinery shed with workshop area and mezzanine, an adjoining bay with 3 stables, horse and foal crush and foal handling pen, and a third large bay with sliding door and foal holding yard. A well-designed circular driveway winds around this shed providing easy truck access. There is also a spacious studio or storage shed with adjoining greenhouse complete with potting benches, as well as an additional foaling shed, and two day boxes.The property includes highly productive grazing land with well-maintained pastures suitable for horses and/or cattle and is divided into 7 smaller paddocks and 6 larger paddocks connected by a laneway system. All fencing is electrified post and wire in good condition. There are also steel cattle yards with loading ramp and crush.Water security is a feature and includes two reliable dams and 40,000 gallons of tank water storage with water reticulated to all paddocks.Don't miss this opportunity to secure a well-appointed and productive lifestyle property in an ideal location.Inspection by appointment.