965 Toomuc Valley Road

Pakenham Upper VIC 3810

Located only a short 10 minute drive north of the Princes Highway, this Pakenham Upper property is located in the heart of the beautiful Toomuc Valley. If youre looking for a change of lifestyle and want to get out of the suburbs, then discover this private and secluded enclave which will provide an enviable lifestyle retreat for the whole family. Comprising of 18.5 acres in total, there is a magical mix of 4.5 acres of cleared/lightly timbered country and 14 acres of native woodland complete with its own private lake covering more than 1 acre. The mix of cleared and native woodland provides the perfect combination for a low maintenance property but with enough paddock space to comfortably accommodate 2-3 horses or 8 or so sheep/alpacas/goats. Sharing this little paradise are echidnas, wombats, wallabies, a whole lake full of frogs and yabbies and occasionally even a shy deer and fawn-just visiting! Boasting a 5 kilowatt solar system and a total of 90,000 litres in water tanks, you will never need to worry about buying in water or expensive power bills! This low maintenance property combined with a large, inviting family home make this a rare retreat to just sit back and enjoy with family and friends.
Set amongst mature gardens with a broad sweep of lawn, the substantial Western Red Cedar residence has been craftsman built with a critical eye to detail and an impressive list of chattels. Offering 55 squares under roofline, there are 33 squares of living area, the balance being broad, return, timbered verandahs all covered and with full lining boards. Banks of Colonial Style windows afford wonderful views and natural light. The residence displays all the hallmarks of quality construction: high ceilings, decorative cornice work, quality timber finishes, hardwood flooring, built in cabinetry and 3 brick fireplaces. Beautifully proportioned living areas complement commodious sleeping accommodation. In addition, embellishments such as decorative lead lights, travertine marble entry, hostess kitchen appliances, ducted vacuum and full intercom system provide an understated elegance to this truly beautiful home. Comprising of three double sized bedrooms, there are two with triple built in wardrobes. The master bedroom has a fully renovated ensuite bathroom and a walk in wardrobe with built in storage cabinets. In addition there is a large study/office. The spacious kitchen hosts an informal dining area plus a family living area. There are Blackwood cupboards and marbletex benchtops, and a huge walk in pantry, decorative leadlight windows plus a solid fuel heater and split air-conditioner. A gracious formal dining room is visited by double glazed doors with honey coloured hardwood floors blending beautifully with timber buffets and serveries built in each side of a brick open fire complete with a decorative overmantle.
A large formal lounge room, all carpeted and again accessed by double glazed doors has a brick open fireplace. Adjacent, the rumpus room has a built in timber wet bar and hardwood timber floors. The family bathroom is a work of art with a large decorative leadlight window which sits over the spa-bath. There are two pedestal basins and shower, all tiled. Even the laundry, with five sets of built in cupboards (and separate parcel shelves) twin stainless steel troughs and ironing tidy shows that attention to detail. To complete the residence there is a leadlighted front door with sidelights and a black travertine marble vestibule.