852 King Parrot Creek Road

Strath Creek VIC 3658

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Hectares: 123 (Acres: 306) approx.

Tucked away in a picturesque valley, 'Kerrisdale Estate' offers productive farming country, an irreplaceable historic homestead and gardens, an unsurpassed way of life and also a wise investment. Properties of this calibre rarely become available and now that opportunity presents itself to the market for genuine sale.

HOMESTEAD

Dating back to 1838, the original homestead is grand in scale and offers plenty of character and charm. A rendered stone and brick residence with an expansive return verandah, 4 or maybe 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and multiple living areas including a stunning formal wing. The period features include 13 foot ceilings, numerous open fire-places, ornate cornices, large leadlight sash windows, French doors onto the verandah and gas hydronic heating throughout. The condition of the home is considered good with some renovation work required but overall a substantial piece of rural heritage which is impossible to replace. Situated at the end of a spectacular tree-lined driveway and surrounded by a delightful mature English garden.

IMPROVEMENTS

'Kerrisdale' is complimented by various farming improvements which add character and convenience. They include a separate 3 bedroom cottage in excellent condition, steel machinery shed with lockable workshop, steel cattle yards with undercover crush, historic timber dairy, original stables and barn, chook house, garage, in-ground swimming pool with pump house and a floodlit tennis court.

LAND

With an outstanding balance of alluvial flats and undulating grazing country, 'Kerrisdale Estate' offers great flexibility in farming pursuits - Ideally suited to cattle breeding or fattening. Approximately 80% grazable with a carrying capacity of around 80-90 breeding cows, this holding is highly regarded. With quality electrified fencing, 6 main paddocks plus smaller yards and lanes and also a reliable reticulated stock water system which is serviced by the permanent King Parrot Creek.

LOCATION

'Kerrisdale Estate' is ideally situated within the great dividing ranges and only a 70-minute drive from Melbourne's CBD. The Strath Creek valley is considered one of Victoria's more exclusive pockets and this landmark property was once the only station in the district.

The property has frontage to the sealed King Parrot Creek Road and is positioned only 15 minutes off the Hume freeway which provides convenient access into Melbourne's CBD.