?Gunong Senang? which translates to "Hill of Contentment", has lived up to its name. Our owner in purchasing the 113.6 acre property in 1998, had a vision to design a home which would both blend into the natural landscape, keep in harmony with the local wildlife, and become a private sanctuary showcasing spectacular outlooks.
The homestead is sited in an elevated location over 500 metres from the entry of the property, and boasts magnificent views. Truly an impressive timber homestead, with over 60 squares of combined indoor and outdoor living space, under the roofline.
Comprising generous verandahs, spacious internal living areas, high pitched ceilings, rich Tasmanian Oak flooring throughout, Victorian Ash kitchen, feature central hallway, several lounge areas, four comfortable bedrooms, several bathrooms, study and much more.
Floorplan: Entertain family and friends within the spacious 5.5mt x 9 .5mt lounge/living room. Striking cathedral ceiling with exposed beams and timber lining. Both sides of the lounge provides sliding doors out onto the verandahs. Creature comforts include a split system unit and large combustion wood heater. Ceiling fans in areas around the home.
Inviting country kitchen and meals area. Featuring appealing window outlooks, Victorian Ash timber and lovely timber lined ceiling. Victorian Ash timbers showcased in the bench tops, central island bench, and the cupboards / draws. Gas stove, electric oven, dishwasher and walk in pantry.
Dining room with sliding door access to verandah and timber lined ceiling. Impressive hallway with high ceiling and lots of windows drawing in natural light. Master bedroom offers sliding door to verandah, beautiful outlooks, split system heating/cooling unit, wall air conditioner, walk in dressing room and spacious ensuite. Ensuite with spa bath, shower, toilet and access to the hallway as well.
Rear family rumpus room with lovely views and verandah access door. Second bedroom with split system unit, walk through dressing room/ robe leading to the family bathroom/ hallway. Roomy bathroom with bath, shower, toilet and vanity unit. Remaining 2 bedrooms with built in robes. Great office/ study. Laundry with storeroom. Storage room off rear verandah.
Relax and entertain along the enormous surrounding verandahs. Enjoy overlooking the mature gardens and stunning rugged landscape with its age old trees, rock formations and portrait views to the distant ranges.
Land: Private wonderland, separated into 3 main paddocks. The property is a mixture of gently undulating productive grazing land to rising areas of attractive timber/ bush/ grazing and striking granite country. Many age old trees scattered across the landscape. ?Gunong Senang? would suit various grazing options, having carried horses in the past.
Wander through the timber plantations, camp or go hiking in the wonderful Aussie bushlands, pick some wildflowers, go horse riding, or climb the massive granite boulders along the way. Explore and look for the local koalas, wombats, and birdlife. Stop and breath in the fresh air and admire the booming district lookouts.
Landscape/ Gardens: Our owner over the many years has lovingly revegetated areas of the property, with an abundance of indigenous varieties of trees/ shrubs. The gardens nearer to the home incorporate stunning granite boulders, various lawn areas, along with a mixture of appealing native and European plantings.
Water: Reliable bore with pump reticulating water into the dam. 2 large water tanks supply the home. Gardens supplied from the dam and stock supply via the 2 catchment dams.
Outbuildings /Shedding: Attached carport. Shed /workshop with open front, ideal to store machinery. Attached rear potting shed / fernery with rainwater tank. Great storage areas under the home. Horse stable and shed section with solid steel yarding.
Solar System: The home is connected to mains power with an additional 20 panel solar system. Solar system feeds first to the home and then back to the grid.
Amenities: Property is within the NBN internet coverage region, and has mobile reception. Rubbish collection, mail delivery and school pickup nearby.
Location: Located 5.18km south of Euroa township, ?Gunong Senang? is rare find within a sought after area. Provides bitumen road frontage. Euroa offers primary and secondary schooling, shopping, sporting and age care facilities. Centrally located within 40mins to Shepparton, Seymour and Benalla. 1.45min to Melbourne.
Agent Final Comments: It was a privilege back in 1998 to sell this land to the current owner. Now looking forward you can see the dream realised of creating a lovely living environment and yet still preserving the landscape. ?Gunong Senang?, truly is a hill of contentment.