153 Crows Road

Woodend North VIC 3442

The master bedroom is at the front of the house, with a gorgeous leadlight bow window and a superb ensuite complete with clawfoot bath and period fittings. There is a decidedly modern WIR, fitted out with drawers, shelving and loads of hanging space.
Opposite is a study/bedroom, with polished floorboards and fireplace with large timber surround and mantel.
There are two further bedrooms, both with delightful views overlooking the rolling green fields and garden surrounding the house.
The lounge room is very spacious, with enormous windows bringing light and garden beauty to the room.
A built in woodfire, ceiling fan and a Daikin split system take care of the creature comforts.
The gorgeous decorative features of the period, including high ceilings, picture rails, ornate plasterwork and wall panelling feature throughout, reminding us that this house is a true period home.
The kitchen is a skillful blend of modern convenience and country styling. The panelled white cabinets bring a note of the farmhouse kitchens of old, and contrast nicely with the benchtops in shiny black granite. There is an island bench, and a freestanding Emilia gas cooker in smart stainless steel with matching rangehood.
A gorgeous red brick wall with nook and built in wine rack has been retained from the original kitchen.
The meals area is adjacent, with space for a generous farmhouse table.
From here, timber French doors open onto the side verandah and outdoor entertaining area.
Mature shrubs and garden beds surround this paved and sheltered space, where a brick barbeque presides.
The laundry is reminiscent of the classic washhouse, being located to the rear of the house, but the similarity ends with its location. Built in white cabinets bring the best of modern storage to complement 21st century appliances.
Throughout the house, a Fujitsu in-floor reverse cycle ducted heating offers the ultimate in climate control, with zoned areas for maximum flexibility.
The freestanding unit offers a multitude of possibilities and has a full kitchen with gas cooktop and oven. The living area is open-plan, with warm timber-lined walls.
A bay window and verandah offer wonderful views of the surrounding countryside. The bedroom is off the kitchen and has an ensuite bathroom. Previously employed as a granny flat, the unit would make a wonderful guest cottage or B and B (STCA). Behind the unit is an original outbuilding of smaller proportions.
The freestanding weatherboard garage with automatic door has an adjacent building that is currently utilised as a home gym and rumpus/bar room, but could also be used as a home office or additional accommodation.
In addition to the rainwater tank that supplies some filtered drinking water, there are other tanks that catch a combination of rain and bore water, for the general household use.
This wonderful property, perfect as a small farm or the quintessential country home, is located just to the north of Woodend. It is an easy drive to all the amenities of the township, and to the Calder Freeway.
Daylesford and the foodie and spa haven of the Hepburn area is a comfortable distance away also, and Melbourne is well within a vehicle or train commute.
HOUSE:
- Electric hot water (400L)
- Bottled gas cooking
- Reverse cycle heating/cooling (ducted through floor)
- Daikin split system heating/cooling in lounge room
- Fresh rainwater straight to kitchen for drinking
- Household water from a combination of bore and rainwater in 2
tanks
UNIT
- Gas hot water (separate hot water service to main home)
- Gas cooking
- Electric split system heating and cooling