53 Nixons Road

Shelbourne VIC 3515

The lounge is open to the dining and kitchen, and while these spaces adjoin each other, and the outdoor entertaining area, and would work well if you wanted to host a celebration, they can also feel like definite separate zones. The kitchen is simply wonderful having had a major renovation. It has a black glass splashback, a Beko vitroceramic cooktop, an ergonomic wall oven and microwave hutch with loads of overhead cupboard space and a soft close drawer system under a gorgeous Caesarstone benchtop which stretches beyond the double sink to a bay window, that provides an amazing view over the houseyard to the horse yards, and paddocks and track beyond so that you are able to watch over the horses from the house. If you want to block out the weather, create privacy or secure this space, the bay window has electric roller shutters.

New timber panel flooring ensures all the high traffic areas are easy to keep clean and tidy. The laundry is a good size with new cabinetry and benchtop designed to fit a handy hamper underneath. The toilet is separate and accessible from here. A three piece bathroom is near the two internally accessible bedrooms, both of which have new carpet, as well as fresh paint and curtains, as with the rest of the home. The main bedroom has a full wall of mirrored robes while the second bedroom has a wall of built-in robes as well.

The third bedroom adjoins the home and is accessible through the undercover entertaining area. It has a vaulted ceiling like the lounge and offers more privacy, it would be ideal for a family member who would like to enjoy a degree of independence, or as a hobby room, guest quarters, or perhaps even a home office as it has direct external access through a glass sliding door. It also has its own reverse cycle split system to ensure it is a comfortable space. Other noteworthy attributes of the home are satellite NBN, and that the home is all electric with a 3kw, 16 panel back to grid solar system.

Outside, the front verandah offers picturesque rural views and a great place to enjoy the morning sun with a cuppa. At the rear of the home a large fully enclosed, lockable, outdoor area complete with a fernery, brick garden beds and timber lattice, provides a wonderful cool space to entertain. The area surrounding the home is quite pretty with low maintenance, easy care gardens offering a variety of trees and plantings. In addition, the secure house yard is secure yard is perfect for kids and pets. If you want fresh eggs and you want them for free, a huge chook house, aka The Hilton, will make a great home for your hens. For the doggies, there is a ripper kennel complete with a chain mesh yard.

The property is primarily set up for horses, however it is also suitable for most other forms of livestock including cattle, sheep and alpacas etc. There are 6 main paddocks and 3 holding yards with access via an interconnecting laneway system. Standard secure fencing along with electric provides peace of mind.

Handling of horses is made easy with a large well-made dry shed complete with hitching rails. This shed is also used for storage of stock feed and a large shipping container which is attached to the rear of the shed makes an excellent tack room that is extremely secure, vermin proof and water tight.

Ample water supply consists of 2 dams, a large dam that is situated at the top of the property near the home, and a smaller dam at the bottom of the property, in the corner between the roads and the track. Both dams have great catchment. For domestic use there are 2 large rain water tanks with a total storage capacity of around 40,000 litres.

Excellent shedding comprises a double carport and a double lockup garage with power light and a concrete floor. A large storage shed is attached to the rear of the garage. There is also a small workshop and a garden shed located behind the home.

The location of the property is very appealing for those with school age children with school bus pickup available right at the front gate on Nixons Road. The property is situated only 15 minutes from Lansell Square Shopping Centre in Kangaroo Flat, 20 minutes from Historic Maldon and 25 minutes from the heart of the major regional city of Bendigo with its wonderful arts precinct and café culture. For those who like to visit the city it's a very easy commute in around 90 minutes to the Melbourne fringe. Call today to arrange an inspection of this beautiful property.

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