WENSLEY PARK
150 CLARKES ROAD Wensleydale VIC

"Wensley Park" - This outstanding property features a magnificent, craftsman-built log home, transporting you to an idyllic Montana ranch lifestyle. T ...

"Wensley Park" - This outstanding property features a magnificent, craftsman-built log home, transporting you to an idyllic Montana ranch lifestyle. This picturesque retreat is ideally suited to horses and provides huge scope for horse stabling. It is set on approx 17 fully fenced acres (6.87 ha) and is nestled in the exclusive hamlet of Wensleydale in Victoria’s Surf Coast region, with the surrounding area densely populated with horse properties and enthusiasts. A one of a kind rural oasis, it adjoins the Wensleydale Bushland Reserve which draws an abundance of native wildlife and provides direct access to endless riding trails in the Otway Forest Park. The unique home with a grand, ranch-style portico entry, stands elevated over stunning tree top surrounds, hidden from the road for privacy, boasting superb views from every window. Step inside to see a meticulously presented and maintained home with top quality fittings and fixtures throughout. The driveway winds through 12 acres of cleared, useable acres comprising multiple fenced and shaded paddocks, and 5 acres of natural bushland with its own trails and seasonal creek, to a picturesque boutique vineyard. The vineyard has simply been enjoyed for its vista by the current owners, requiring little maintenance, however it has the capacity to produce 1100 bottles of wine if desired, with room for expansion. Just 25 minutes from Surf Coast beaches, award winning wineries and Geelong, with easy access to buses for both Moriac and Geelong schools. An exceptional lifestyle property or family home oozing character, warmth and charm for horse lovers. • Huge 'picture' prow windows • Cathedral ceilings with oversized timber beams • Lopi log heater set on artisan stone hearth and feature wall • Reverse-cycle air conditioning • Double glazed windows throughout • Red Gum benchtops, Spotted Gum staircase & Cyprus flooring • Equipment shed (easily converted to horse stables or float sheds), recently re-roofed • Double lock-up garage plus man-shed incl kitchenette • Light and power to both sheds • Massive flat gravel area easily converted to horse round or square arena for riding training • 4 x fenced paddocks with shade trees plus 3 x horse troughs • 5 acres of own bush with riding trails and direct access to forest riding trails • Huge dam with floating jetty, flying fox & windmill • Over 90,000 litres of water storage (4 tanks, plus 10,000 litre stone-clad well) • Fully housed fire pump, hoses plus sprinkler system • 20+ year old 1 acre Vineyard with gravity fed watering system • Enclosed vegetable patch • All infrastructure completed *Inspections by appointment only, call the agent now!