189 Star of the Glen Road, Bonnie Doon, VIC 3720

Tucked away down a country lane, it's easy to forget you are less than 10 minutes off the highway. Lake Eildon is only a few minutes more in one direction with Mansfield just over 10 minutes in the other, en-route to Mt Buller. But once you arrive at this gorgeous country retreat you might not want to leave!

The home is deceptively spacious and there's plenty of room to accommodate your family and friends with one bedroom and a renovated bathroom downstairs plus another three big bedrooms and a huge bathroom upstairs.

The open plan living area features polished timber floors, a lovely log fire and glass sliding doors onto a big covered deck. It's a great spot for barbecuing and alfresco dining or just enjoying the serenity and fresh country air. There's a nice modern kitchen and a second alfresco area complete with a securely fenced spa and a stone firepit, perfect for roasting marshmallows with the kids. The grown ups can solve the problems of the world over a fireside glass of wine or two. Back inside, comfort is assured in all seasons with multiple split systems in addition to the wood fire.

There's 5.3 acres on title with a nice dam and room for a couple of horses or ponies, plus another 1.5 acres on a crown lease. The big shed is perfect to securely store your boat, motorbikes and 4WD, and the Strathbogie State Forest is literally just around the corner with so many tracks to explore.

Or perhaps you prefer to sit on the deck, relax and enjoy the views, listen to the native birds and watch the kangaroos (or your pony) trim the grass.