1 Faraday Street, Avoca, VIC 3467

The Phone Code for this property is: 37213. Please quote this number when phoning or texting.

Beautiful period home with substantial land and shedding in the heart of the Pyrenees Wine Region.

This elegant 100 year old Californian Bungalow style, solid brick home sits on 1.75 acres (7063 m2) on 2 allotments making up a complete corner block only a few minutes walk from the township of Avoca in Central Victoria.

The home has been carefully renovated to retain and enhance many original features such as ornate ceilings, unique Australian cornices, red cedar skirting boards, doors & double hung sash windows & lead light glass. It comprises of 3 substantial sized bedrooms - 1 doubling as as an office/study/bedroom area, a generous renovated period style bathroom, a well appointed kitchen with quality appliances, island bar and an adjoining dining room. An extensive underground cellar offers a stable temperature for wine storage with custom built racking & shelving.

Accessed under cover from the home is a tastefully renovated, comfortable, air conditioned, fully self contained 1 bedroom bungalow/granny flat/rental unit. Joining both house & bungalow is an expansive covered area for outdoor living & entertaining.

Home heating and cooling is well addressed with a combination of enclosed (Coonarra style) and open wood burning fires and 3 reverse cycle air conditioners. Water heating is by 2 recently installed electric heat pumps connected separately to the home and the bungalow. A 6.5 kw solar system, LED lighting and insulation throughout reduces power bills.

Spacious low maintenance gardens surround the home. Mixed variety plantings create sheltered & shady garden areas in summer which attract numerous species of native birds. Gardens are watered by a simple drip system and 60,000 litres of rainwater storage is collected from shed roofing. Outside there are well placed taps, power points & automated security lights with a zoned security system in the home and sheds.

The extensive shedding consists of 3 separate, lockable areas under one roof line.

1) Approx 13 x 10 meter workshop has sliding door entry, drive through exit, overhead rolling gantry & is wired with 3 phase power.

2) Approx 20 x 6 meter storage shed which incorporates a 6.5 x 5.5 meter (20 plus pallet) cool room - both fitted with top quality pallet racking.

3) Approx 10 x 7 meter double car garage with remote controlled roller doors.

The property is accessed via 4 meter wide electric, remote controlled gates and a 150 mm reinforced concrete driveway designed for heavy vehicles.

Additional shedding includes a 6 x 3 meter wood storage shed with roller door & separate enclosed WC and a 5 x 3 meter garden shed with roller & swinging access doors and a 1.5 meter wide verandah.

This quality property offers tranquil, private and comfortable country living within the township of Avoca. It boasts views over majestic river red gums along the Avoca River and the local golf course in the east and views to the Pyrenees Ranges in the west.

Endless opportunities & possibilities with this amount of land in this locality.

The shedding with 3 phase power may offer relocating trades people a base or maybe huge storage for a collector or car enthusiast.

The large cool room & cellar may suit someone involved in wines/wine making or food manufacturing/storage.

The self contained bungalow offers great rental income while doubling as accommodation for friends & family.

There is high demand for accommodation in this popular wine growing area due to regular winery run events & the famous Avoca Race meetings.

Subdivision is encouraged by local Council and several allotments could be achieved (STCA)

The property is being offered as a comprehensive package with many chattels included in the purchase price if required by the purchaser. These may include some period furniture, a late model ride on mower, around 10 tonnes of prime split firewood, pallet racking, assorted 3 phase engineering equipment, shelving & benches.

Viewings by appointment & we look forward to genuine inquiries.

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