Character home with a semi rural backdrop
With
its endearing country homestead facade, native garden setting and far reaching northerly views, this four bedroom property in Fairway Drive, Drouin offers the perfect lifestyle balance.
Sitting on a 1.5 acre (5,988m2) allotment, the home is positioned well off the road for privacy with two paddocks at the front for small livestock and room for a shed or further improvements (STCA) if required.
The residence oozes character with its reclaimed solid brick exterior, timber fretwork and a verandah across the front and rear.
Full of countr y charm, the interior is just as appealing with lovely exposed brickwork, warm timbers, slate flooring and large windows making the most of the splendid backdrop.
A central open plan living area adjoins a timber kitchen with an impressive AGA cooker, nearby is a separate dining room.
The main bedroom suite and bedroom four are located in the west wing, whereas the remaining two bedrooms, family bathroom, a toilet and the laundry are located at the opposite end.
Also URL are a remote controlled double garage with side access to the front verandah and a separate single garage or workshop with a roller door and access to the rear verandah.
Built-in storage, concrete flooring and power are found in both garages.
Entr y to the home is directly into the living room where the exposed brick, timber dado and lined ceiling enhance the country charm.
A gas log fire is a welcome feature during the cooler months, ducted gas heating and evaporative cooling throughout the home ensure year round climate control.
Timber is also a highlight in the kitchen with crafted cabinetry, a corner pantr y, small appliance cupboard and a breakfast bar plus there is a dishwasher.
Above the sink a box bay window overlooks the rear garden.
Taking pride of place is the AGA double oven cooker set into a brick fireplace.
A quaint feature is a gas light, convenient for when there is a power outage.
The formal dining room has a solid fuel heater, built into the fireplace and a gorgeous decorative leadlight window that divides the living and dining rooms.
Private and with a peaceful garden outlook, the main bedroom has a walk through robe to the ensuite.
Both the ensuite and family bathroom have a timber vanity and period tiling, including chequered floor tiling, the ensuite also has a corner shower and a toilet, the family bathroom includes a bath.
Built-in robes are found in the three secondary bedrooms, generous storage for linen is located outside the laundr y.
Ceiling fans in the living room and main bedroom, ducted vacuuming, drapes with block out blinds and carpets in the bedrooms, dining room and living area are additional features.
There is also a secure dog or chicken run, wood shed with a concrete floor plus a sheltered gazebo and a concrete patio to enter tain outdoors.
Two 50,000 litre tanks provide an ample water supply with town water as a backup.
With its semirural setting and superb views across to the nor thern ranges, it is hard to believe that the proper ty is less than a five minute drive from the town centre and just moments from the freeway.
Convenient, private and with a sense of country living, this really is the best of both worlds.
Arrange your inspection today by contacting Sam Corrone from Ray White Drouin on 5625 1033 or 0490 799 922.
Number 12 Fairway Drive, Drouin is offered to the market in the price range $885,000 to $970,000.