80 Whitney Road Axe Creek VIC 3551

- Rural Axe Creek locale; ‘RIDGEVIEW’ is found just 7 minutes drive from thriving Strathfieldsaye amenities including schools and supermarkets and 15 minutes to ...

- Rural Axe Creek locale; ‘RIDGEVIEW’ is found just 7 minutes drive from thriving Strathfieldsaye amenities including schools and supermarkets and 15 minutes to the Bendigo CBD - Established property ideal for animal owners; fully fenced paddocks with water storage, shedding and wash down bay - Established native gardens surrounding the home - Family friendly floorplan Tucked away down a private driveway is this solid brick rural retreat, immaculately maintained and ready to move-in now and enjoy. Surrounded by native bushland and fully fenced paddocks, this property is just a short drive to local amenities of Strathfieldsaye including schools, childcare and supermarkets with central Bendigo a 15 minute drive and Lake Eppalock just down the road. Established gardens frame the home, with a mix of native planting, it will ensure year round enjoyment and wide welcoming verandah wraps the front and rear of the home. Enjoy sweeping views over Mt Alexander and surrounding hills from every angle and be captivated by sunrise and sunsets from multiple vantage points. The family friendly floorplan enjoys a beautiful central kitchen and dining room finished with provincial styling. Ample built-in storage, stainless steel appliances and peninsula island bench all create the hub of the home with large glass sliding doors overlooking soaring gum trees beyond. A cozy lounge is attached with fuel burning fireplace and large windows flooding the room with natural light, it is the perfect central place for the family to gather. To the left is the master suite with built in storage and contemporary ensuite bathroom. To the right, the main bedroom wing consists of three generously sized rooms, all with built in robes, one large room offering flexible living options to convert to additional living or play space. Full 3-piece family bathroom, large laundry, and separate toilet service this wing of the home and offer direct access to the yard. An abundance of outdoor entertaining space will ensure you can join the outdoors year round. Veranda front and back to watch the sunset and a covered alfresco area with built in BBQ and wood-fired pizza oven is the ideal place to enjoy with family and friends. Separated from the home is a unique additional living space, a corrugated iron hut with water, power and open fireplace as well as attached outdoor fire-pit, it is an individual addition to the home. Over the 20 acre property is 6 fully fenced paddocks each with water storage as well as a complete dressage arena with necessary attached storage areas. Comprehensive shedding surrounds the property for all your personal needs including caravan, boat, and trailers as well as a secure home workshop. This property offers a lifestyle opportunity for those horse and animal enthusiasts seeking space to enjoy the daily benefits. Additional features: - Ducted evaporative cooling throughout - Stainless steel kitchen appliances - Split system unit in living - Solid fuel heater in living with ducted system for bedroom wing - 20,000g water tank for house use - 3,000g water tank for garden irrigation - 3mg natural water catchment dam - 6x6 caravan carport - 12x6 twin roller door shed; concrete floor, power and built-in shelving - 12x6 3-bay machinery/hay shed - 6 fully fenced paddocks with water - 60x20m dressage arena with sand base - Lockable tack room with 3 yards and water - Wash down bay - Corrugated iron hut; brick floor, power, water, open fire and wood stove. Attached outdoor fenced fire pit area. - Vegetable boxes