74 Clarkes Lane

Woodend North VIC 3442

RESORT-CLASS LIVING, SO CLOSE TO TOWN.
SET AMONGST 7 ACRES (2.87 HA) OF BEAUTIFUL AND PRODUCTIVE LAND, THIS SPACIOUS AND ATTRACTIVE HOUSE MAKES HOLIDAYING AT HOME A WONDERFUL REALITY. THE HOUSE IS DESIGNED AROUND A CENTRAL BUILT-IN COURTYARD, WITH DEFINED SLEEPING, EATING AND LIVING ZONES. THE KITCHEN IS A DREAM, WITH LOADS OF STORAGE AND BENCH SPACE. CUSTOM-DESIGNED BY ANDREW BRAVO IT IS UNIQUE TO THIS HOME. A HUGE BREAKFAST BAR WITH BLACK GRANITE TOP IS IDEAL FOR STRESS-FREE FOOD PREPARATION AND CASUAL MEALS. THERE IS A DE LONGHI ELECTRIC OVEN AND GAS COOKTOP, AND A FISHER AND PAYKEL DOUBLE DRAWER DISHWASHER. ABLE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE LARGEST OF FAMILIES, THIS HOUSE OFFERS FOUR TERRIFIC LIVING AREAS. THE HUGE STUDY HAS A COSY FREE-STANDING WOOD FIRE, AND DOUBLES AS A PARENTS? RETREAT, BEING NEXT TO THE MASTER SUITE. THERE IS A VERY LARGE FAMILY/RUMPUS ROOM WITH AN OPEN WOODFIRE AND A SLIDING DOOR THAT OPENS ONTO THE PATIO AREA. NEXT TO THE KITCHEN IS A COSY LIVING AREA THAT HAS A LOVELY CLEANAIR FIREPLACE SET IN BLACK MARBLE SLABS. AT THE CENTRE OF THE HOME A ?U? SHAPE DESIGN IS A HUGE LIVING AREA THAT HAS BEEN CLEVERLY ENCLOSED. WITH VAULTED CEILINGS, 6 VELUX SKYLIGHTS, AND ENORMOUS CEDAR DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOWS IN THE REAR GABLE, IT IS A BRIGHT AND IMPRESSIVE SPACE. THERE IS A HUGE LAUNDRY/UTILITY ROOM THAT PROVIDES AN ABUNDANCE OF STORAGE, AND A HANDY MUD ROOM OFFERS A PLACE TO DROP BOOTS AND BAGS. THERE ARE 4 BIG BEDROOMS. THE MASTER IS VERY LARGE, WITH POLISHED TIMBER CEILINGS, A WALK THROUGH DRESSING ROOM AND LOVELY BIG ENSUITE. THE OTHER BEDROOMS, EACH WITH PANELLED CEILINGS AND BUILT IN ROBES, ARE LOCATED ALONG ONE WING OF THE HOUSE. A FAMILY BATHROOM, WITH A GORGEOUS CLAW FOOTED BATH, IS ALSO LOCATED OFF THE BEDROOM CORRIDOR. THIS IS A HOUSE WITH AN EMPHASIS ON COMFORT AND EASY LIVING. THERE IS ELECTRIC SLAB HEATING, A FUJITSU SPLIT-SYSTEM AIR CONDITIONER, ELECTRIC WALL HEATERS AND THREE WOOD FIRES. DOUBLE CONCRETE BLOCK CONSTRUCTION IN ALL OF THE EXTERNAL AND MANY INTERNAL WALLS KEEPS THE EXTREMES OF WEATHER AT BAY AND REDUCES THE TRANSFER OF SOUND. AT THE REAR OF THE HOUSE IS A FABULOUS COVERED AREA WITH AN ATTRACTIVE OUTDOOR KITCHEN. THIS LOOKS OUT OVER A MEDITERRANEAN STYLE COURTYARD, WITH A TRANQUIL POND IS SURROUNDED BY EXTENSIVE PAVING. A GORGEOUS NEAR NEW SALT WATER IN-GROUND SWIMMING POOL WITH SOLAR HEATING IS AT THE END OF THE PATH. THE GARDEN IS A DELIGHT, AND IS A TESTAMENT TO THE VISION AND HARD WORK OF ITS CREATOR. THE GENTLE CURVE OF THE HEDGE-LINED DRIVEWAY BRINGS A FEELING OF PRIVACY AND SECLUSION. STONE AND GRAVEL PATHS MEANDER THROUGH LUSH PLANTINGS, FORMAL HEDGES AND ARBOURS PROVIDE STRUCTURE AND INTEREST, AND PRETTY GLADES GIVE OPPORTUNITY FOR QUIET REFLECTION AND ENJOYMENT. IN ADDITION TO ITS BEAUTY, THIS IS A GARDEN THAT PULLS ITS WEIGHT. A SECURE CHICKEN COMPLEX COMPRISES SIX SEPARATE HEN HOUSES WITH INDIVIDUAL YARDS. NEVER RUN OUT OF EGGS! THERE IS AN ORCHARD AND NUTTERY WITH SPECIES OF APPLES, PLUM, FIG, BERRIES, STONEFRUIT, ALMONDS AND POMEGRANATES. A THRIVING VEGETABLE GARDEN PROVIDES SEASONAL BOUNTY. IN ADDITION TO MAINS WATER, THE PROPERTY HAS TWO 25,000 LITRE TANKS, A GOOD BORE AND THREE FURTHER GARDEN TANKS THAT CATCH RAINWATER FOR THE GARDENS AND SHEDS. THERE IS A THREE VEHICLE CARPORT AND A BIG SHED WITH POWER, CONCRETE FLOOR AND STABLE AREA. THE HOUSE AND GARDEN OCCUPY ABOUT ONE AND A HALF ACRES, LEAVING THREE LARGE FENCED PADDOCKS OF PASTURE FOR HORSES OR LIVESTOCK. THIS BIG AND BEAUTIFUL FEATURE-PACKED PROPERTY IS LESS THAN FIVE KILOMETRES FROM THE CENTRE OF WOODEND, AND IS CONVENIENTLY CLOSE TO THE CALDER FREEWAY. 2011007753