17 Gordons Road, Welshmans Reef, VIC 3462

This 4.6 acre (approx) lifestyle three-bedroom property with a two street frontage offers the escape to the country, with the added benefit of Cairn Curran Reservoir (a 2-minute drive away) or 7 minutes by bike for recreational water sports, sailing or fishing. Historic Maldon is 7 minutes away, Newstead 5 minutes, Castlemaine, with its train service to Melbourne, is 20 minutes, and Bendigo is 40 minutes.

The floorplan features an open-plan kitchen with dining and living. The country-style kitchen features a freestanding gas cooktop with an oven, storage, a dishwasher and a north-facing window that provides lovely garden views. The living/ dining space has a air-conditioner, a timber feature wall and a large window to the south. A second living room with a solid wood heater has a sliding door to the 11m x 3m verandah overlooking the garden, which is the perfect spot to entertain family and friends. Adjoining this space are two bedrooms with built-in robes and a generous 4.8m x 6.2m third bedroom or studio space, privately located at the other end of the home. This space features internal and external access, a gas heater, a wall air conditioner and large windows overlooking the garden. Central to the floorplan is a bathroom with a shower, a bath, a vanity and a separate toilet. The home also had a mud room, a 4.8m x 2.5m flexible space with a pantry and a laundry. Design details include an integrated solar system, solar hot water, bottled gas and timber flooring.

The grounds include a 3.7m x 5.4m garage, a 2.8m x 5.4m carport, and four water tanks. The low-maintenance garden has an assortment of fruit trees and native plants. A fenced paddock allows for space for a horse or livestock. This property offers a unique blend of country living and modern convenience, making it an ideal retreat.