168 Kennedys Lane Bunding VIC 3342

INSPECTION BY PRIVATE APPOINTMENT ONLY SUNDAY 21ST NOVEMBER. PLEASE CONTACT AGENT Beauty abounds inside this private country residence set on 43 acres of ornam ...

INSPECTION BY PRIVATE APPOINTMENT ONLY SUNDAY 21ST NOVEMBER. PLEASE CONTACT AGENT Beauty abounds inside this private country residence set on 43 acres of ornamental tree planting, landscaped gardens, majestic bushland gums and pasture. A luxuriously comfortable light-filled 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom home with infrastructure for horses or livestock, this thoughtfully curated property with stunning views over the surrounding countryside provides you endless possibilities for the lifestyle change you seek. A long, treelined driveway leads you to the homestead with wide verandahs, fronted by an immaculate formal garden surrounded by ornamental pear trees and a water feature at its centre. The wide entrance area to the home itself is impressive with spotted gum floors and an adjoining library and formal sitting room visible beyond French doors. This reception space sets the tone for the rest of the sprawling residence. The 5 bedrooms are oversized, 2 being self-contained with decadent bathrooms and sitting areas with wood combustion heaters. The master with ensuite has views to the distant hills beyond and has its own garden seating area. A long, light-filled central hallway to the north reveals a stunning, contemporary style kitchen-living area with wrap around glass and a five-meter cathedral ceiling. Garden, pastoral, forest and bush views of the surrounding landscape are visible from every aspect of this room. There is a large panel of north facing sliding doors that lead onto a vast grass area framed by 13 Lipstick Maple trees. The kitchen with its 4.4m island bench overlooks the living, dining, and sitting areas. Tucked behind the kitchen is a large butler's pantry with ample storage for every culinary need. French doors lead to the potager kitchen garden and a formal garden beyond. A large wood combustion heater is built into the living area and creates a cosy ambience in this large space. This great-room is the heart of the home, and you will enjoy its spectacular sunsets in Summer, filtered sunshine in Autumn and Spring and underfloor heating in Winter. For those with a love of all things horse-related, this property is perfect. It has a floodlit, 60x30m outdoor equestrian arena. There is an American-style barn with two stables, tack room and an internal office. With CCTV, wash bay, holding pens, 4 fenced paddocks with shelters and automatic water troughs you have nothing to do but enjoy the outstanding amenities at your fingertips. With Ballan railway station 10 minutes away, Daylesford 20 min and Ballarat 30 min, you are never far from the boutique destinations surrounding you. This magnificent property has all the necessary practical infrastructure such as water tanks for 900,000Ltr of rain and bore water, while the expansive residence and excellent equestrian amenities offer a variety of superb country lifestyle opportunities. **** IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT DIRECTIONS, ONLY FULLY VACCINATED PERSONS CAN ATTEND OUR OPEN FOR INSPECTIONS *****