Character homestead, six acres, picturesque Cloverlea
With over 100 years of history, this character country homestead has many stories to tell.
Positioned amidst the fertile and picturesque countryside of Cloverlea, this charming home on six acres now awaits a new family to call it their home.
Extended over time and, more recently, beautifully refurbished, the homestead includes three bedrooms, two bathrooms, powder room, stylish provincial kitchen, two living areas, large utilities room, mud room and a partially enclosed breezeway across the rear.
A broad verandah extends along the front and north side providing the perfect place to enjoy the scenic countryside.
The home sits within a picket fenced house yard, secure for pets and children, with well maintained gardens of natives, flowering shrubs, rose beds, manicured lawn and a variety of fruit trees, including apples, stone and citrus.
Additional infrastructure includes:
• Oversized double garage with a roller door, concrete flooring and power
• Two bay carport
• 8m x 18m workshop with a concrete floor
• Hay shed l Dog run
• Brand new timber stock yards with loading race and crush
• Water tanks with 80,000 litre capacity plus a bore for stock
The level acreage is ideal for horses with equine fencing and is divided into one large three acre paddock and three smaller paddocks together with day yards, which have either a stable or a loose box.
Popular entry is through the rear breezeway and into the mud room.
Adjoining are the powder room, utilities room and a handy walk-in storage cupboard.
From here the central entry hall is flanked by the family bathroom, bedrooms, including the main bedroom with an ensuite and access to the verandah, study nook, kitchen/diner and the two living areas.
Lofty 11 foot ceilings, sash windows, decorative plaster work including cornices, ceiling roses and an archway in the hall are original features
Updated hardwood flooring is a practical choice as well as complementing the homestead theme.
Well appointed, the kitchen highlights crafted country profile cabinetry, stone work surfaces,
an impressive Fratelli 900mm cooker with a six burner gas cooktop, integrated rangehood and a Bosch dishwasher.
Storage is well catered for with a large double pantry, under bench cabinetry and a breakfast/ coffee station with glass overheads.
A lovely feature is the combustion stove, still in working order, set within the original fireplace with mantel.
Adjoining the kitchen is one of the living rooms with an inbuilt solid fuel heater.
Across the hallway is the second living room with a sunny northerly aspect, open fireplace and access to the verandah via French doors.
A stone topped vanity, neutral décor and quality fixtures are included in the family bathroom, ensuite and powder room.
The bathroom also has a twin basin vanity, oversized shower, claw foot bath and linen storage.
Inbuilt robes are found in the secondary bedrooms, the main bedroom has a walk-in robe, generous cabinetry is included in the utilities room and there is a double linen press in the hall.
Split system air conditioning in the kitchen and ceiling fans in the bedrooms maintain climate comfort.
The property is situated five kilometres from Darnum and the freeway, Warragul is approximately twelve kilometres and the school bus passes the front gate.
If character, history and the tranquillity of country living sounds like the perfect lifestyle for you and your family, number 428 Darnum-Allambee Road Cloverlea is sure to leave its mark.
To arrange a personal viewing contact Elders Real Estate Yarragon on 1300 149 152, Jackie Shearer 0437 966 769 or Jade Pratt 0497 067 565.
Price: $1,450,000.