52 Pioneer Road, Stanley, VIC 3747

Privately set amidst approx. 4.89 acres of lush gardens and bushlands, this expansive property encompasses the main, three-bedroom, one-bathroom residence and an additional two-bedroom, one-bathroom, separately metered cottage. Both central Stanley and Beechworth are nearby as are local walking and cycling trails, and swimming locations.

The main, cedar-clad, iron-roofed home features three light-filled, queen-size bedrooms, two of which are carpeted.

The central, open-plan, living area includes a spacious galley-style kitchen with timber bench tops, double stainless-steel sink, dishwasher, gas cooktop, oven, and an adjacent meals area with a sliding door to the rear undercover deck. The lounge includes a wood combustion heater, split-system air-conditioner, high-pitched ceilings with exposed timbers, a ceiling fan, and a skylight.

This home also includes a bathroom with a shower/bath combination, vanity, toilet, and featured slate tiling. The laundry is separate and offers independent access to the rear deck overlooking a fenced and enclosed yard and a walking trail to the rear cottage, which is separately accessed via Chinamans Flat Road. There are also two storage lofts.

The separate weatherboard and iron-roofed cottage is accessed from the main residence via a shaded and tree'd walkway and features two queen-size bedrooms with timber-lined ceilings. The main bedroom has a sliding door to the front deck. The central living area includes the kitchen with a gas cooktop and oven, a stainless-steel sink, and a sliding door to the rear undercover verandah.

Also, within the cottage is a spacious, combined bathroom/laundry with a shower, bath, and toilet. There is also a single undercover carport and a woodshed annexed to the cottage.

Outside, surrounding the main residence are established gardens, a steel-framed shed measuring approx. 8.5m x 5.5m, part of which has been enclosed as a potential studio with a split-system air-conditioner. There is also a materials shed and raised vegetable patches. An approx. 31,700 Litre water tank gravity feeds to the rear cottage with a bore supplying the main residence. A 6.6Kw solar system is installed, as is instant gas hot water. The rear cottage also has instant gas hot water.

This property, and its homes, are a must-see for all seeking privacy, a rural living aspect, and the potential to use the additional cottage for family, friends, or holiday accommodation.