3370 Maroondah Highway

Taggerty VIC 3714

Historical 1869 landmark homestead set in a superb garden on the Acheron River.A superlative family residence of exceptional quality, craftsmanship and detail, this landmark 1869 homestead sits on the Acheron River in a magnificent formal garden setting with 140-year-old Elms and Oaks.Originally owned by John Wylie in 1869 and then Richard Peck whose father established Cobb and Co, with Freeman Cobb and partners, the homestead underwent changes in the 1920's. The homestead has now undergone a sympathetic restoration with extraordinary attention to detail and displaying spectacular period elegance.Beautifully preserved and with Impressive proportions the homestead consists of an interconnecting family living area, kitchen with walk-in pantry and dining room. A guest bedroom is also in this part of the home, lending itself to BandB accommodation. The entrance hall featuring a Wunderlich pressed metal ceiling leads to the exceptionally scaled master bedroom with ensuite and a further two guest bedrooms, formal living room and Library.The homestead is surrounded by a stunning and voluminous garden consisting of garden rooms such as the winter garden, summer garden and rose garden, kitchen garden, river garden and orangery overlooking the Acheron River. Specimen plants and Elms and Oaks feature throughout the garden.Infrastructure includes the original barn/ garage and large garden shed, outside toilet, aviary and pumping rights to the Acheron River as well rainwater storage tanks.Unique and versatile, this magnificent property presents the opportunity to secure a wonderful historical family home or equally could be a venue for weddings, functions or BandB.Melbourne 1hr 30 mins, Eildon 25 mins, Mount Buller 90mins, Yarra Valley 45 mins.EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: CLOSING THURSDAY 12TH DECEMBER AT 4.00PMVisit: www.mundroola.com