1498 Mansfield Road, Swanpool, VIC 3673

Available for sale for only the third time since selection, Bangalore Park is a rare offering in the current property market. This productive 890 (approx) Acre farm is situated in a prime location on the Mansfield Road just 15 kms from Benalla and 48 kms from Mansfield, and occupies a stretch of fertile valley floor country nestled between the Strathbogie and Samaria Ranges.

Entering the property through a grand double gateway featuring red brick pillars and white post and rail fence, the sealed asphalt driveway takes you to the home situated at the heart of the farm. A graceful looping driveway sits in front of the attractive homestead, hinting at an historic bygone era. A large Chinese elm beside the house provides delightful shade to a section of lawn next to the tennis court which would be the obvious spot to enjoy outdoor entertaining on warm summer days.

Built in 1919, the 4 bedroom/2 bath period homestead is notable for its comfortable charm, borrowing several architectural features from colonial India. Its character is enhanced by the wide covered verandahs, plantation style shutters, and the repetition of a graceful arc form around the building.

The home has high ceilings and a layout which optimises both the formal spaces; a large open living and dining room at the front to receive guests, and a more intimate family room, or 'snug' located next to the office, adjacent to the kitchen. Many features are in original condition but there is contemporary convenience in 5 split system units for year-round comfort - supported by solar system.

A bungalow, formerly jackaroo accommodation, offers extra space for flexible use: either extended office space, a studio, or an easy conversion to short-stay letting options.

The garden has a number of structured garden plantings - from roses and cottage garden to rockery and natives well-suited to our dry climate, and a magnet for an abundance of birdlife. The original stables building provides extensive amenity and includes a lined carriage house, two large loose boxes with split stable doors, as well as drive-in access with roller door, good storage areas and a workshop.

Trees are an integral feature of Bangalore Park - stately gums and box trees line the farm perimeter on 3 sides, as well as following the course of a seasonal creek to provide shade and protection to stock. The farm is held on 4 titles; divided to 11 main paddocks with 11 dams. Well-equipped for livestock operations, there is a 3-stand raised board shearing shed and sheep yards, and additional shedding closer to the house.

Bangalore Park has been a well-loved icon of the Benalla district. Once dedicated to breeding horses destined for military service in British India, this property could be the home of your new farming enterprise; allowing you to create a lifestyle here imbued with both a sense of history and possibility.

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