100 Barkers Road

Main Ridge VIC 3928

With a perfect North facing aspect and showcasing a sympathetically reimagined original cottage effortlessly incorporated into a striking, contemporary extension, this exceptional 2.5 acre approx. property, the original home of 'Johnny Ripe' flaunts the fundamentals of flawless family living. Rich in character with the retention of decorative ceilings and double hung windows, yet beautifully modernised and superbly functioning as a children's zone, the three bedroom plus guest room/study cottage seamlessly expands into a breathtaking, beautifully bespoke main residence. Bright and expansive beneath vaulted ceilings, with picture windows highlighting serene, leafy outlooks, the main living zone with stunning master with ensuite fuses streamlined style and striking textural appeal, with a comprehensively appointed entertainers' kitchen highlighted by a concrete waterfall island and the highest quality inclusions. Overlooking a superb dining and living domain with a feature wood fire and flowing to an al fresco entertaining deck alongside an inviting solar heated, salt chlorinated pool, there's also a barn conversion for ideal overflow accommodation with a farmhouse style kitchen, pizza oven and wine fridge expanding its flexibility as a poolside entertaining hub, home-based business opportunity or fabulous Airbnb. Enriched by long established trees including a spectacular Golden Elm, the highly sought and rarely offered small acreage is easily manageable yet well utilised with vegie and flower gardens, a rock garden, avocados, figs and apple trees, and abundant space for the kids to roam amongst a series of outdoor rooms, including fire pit and outdoor cinema facilities, tree house and in-ground trampoline. In the heart of Main Ridge within minutes of renowned wineries and easy access to Red Hill School, this majestic property delivers understated luxury and limitless lifestyle appeal. It is the ideal low maintenance country getaway, an entertainer's delight and only 7 minutes to the seaside town of Flinders.