1221 Rochford Road

Newham VIC 3442

There are three bedrooms. The very large master has a practical powder room with mirrored built in robes, and a separate toilet and shower. The two remaining bedrooms are located at the other end of the house, and enjoy ducted heat from the main wood fire.
The family bathroom is adjacent, with separate bath, toilet and powder rooms reducing peak hour stress. The study is tucked quietly off the entry, and could be used as a fourth bedroom. All bedrooms have ceiling fans.
The timber kitchen is open plan, and looks over a large family room with attractive timber cathedral ceiling and polished floorboards. A Stanley combustion stove is an eye-catching feature of the kitchen, but in addition to cooking, it runs the hydronic heating and electric-boosted hot water service. Further heat is provided by a wood fire and there is a split system air conditioner. Sliding doors open onto large and sheltered north facing deck and south facing entertainment area, allowing the sun to be avoided in summer and enjoyed in winter.
A big bay window in the living room has wonderful views across the fields to the north of the house.
The very roomy laundry has generous storage and could double as a mudroom.
A lovely dam with lilies supplies water to the garden taps and shed tanks. The backyard has secure fencing, ideal for containing pets, including a large bird cage, dog run, fenced veggie garden and wood shed. There is also a chook shed.
Farm infrastructure includes two horse yards and a principal shed with cement floor, comprising a 18m x 6 x 3 bays, two of which are enclosed. A large additional undercover area is adjacent to this shed. On the roof of the shed there a 3kw solar system. There are several yards and holding areas, a cattle crush and sheep race.
The pasture has been carefully managed using cell grazing. Hydrants to the cell-grazed paddocks are supplied by the 8 dams on the property and there is water available to all paddocks.
This property is in the heart of Newham village, a very desirable and tightly held location. With Woodend and V Line trains, and the Calder Freeway only a short drive away, commuting to Melbourne whilst enjoying the benefits of farm life, is at last a possibility.