The perfect bush retreat

Anakie has always been the perfect destination to visit or the ideal place to live or holiday.

Conveniently located within easy access to the city, Ballarat, Geelong and Avalon Airport, this region offers an ideal mix of native bushland, walking tracks, wineries and a myriad of other activities while still being close to all the major services provided by a major activity centre.

This pristine lifestyle could now be yours with HF Richardson bringing to market what could only be described as the perfect bush retreat.

Situated in an idyllic bush setting on an amazingly presented 15 acres of land, 26 Harry Lane, Anakie boasts a striking mud brick and cedar home that offers stunning homestead living in one of the most desirable rural areas surrounding Geelong.

Nestled in an expansive cleared setting ideal for families, this spacious family home comprises generous living with five bedrooms across two levels and captures views from every window.

HF Richardson sales manager Matt Poustie said this was a very special property.

“It’s really unique with the mudbrick-cedar constructed home and the large open grassed area to the north, which is perfect for kids to play games, ride a bike or have a pony.

“I love the elevation that the house enjoys, looking out over the gully through to the trees, it’s a really relaxing place and super private.”

The upstairs master bedroom is on a grand scale with enough space for a parents’ retreat and enjoys warm natural light from multiple windows.

Two additional upstairs bedrooms benefit from the centrally located, renovated family bathroom, complete with large shower and clawfoot bath and with direct access to a multi-purpose play and study area.

Downstairs are two additional bedrooms which could easily be used as either a study/office, kids’ rooms and/or guest bedrooms.

This home is a show-stopper, balancing rustic country charm with modern convenience and featuring pitched ceilings, polished hardwood floors and a fully renovated kitchen overlooking the vast deck area.

The custom kitchen is a chef’s paradise enjoying Caesarstone benchtops, a walk-in-pantry, two ovens including an Electrolux electric pyrolytic and steam oven plus a La Germania Bertazzoni 900mm six burner gas stove and electric oven, a Fisher & Paykel double drawer dishwasher, a stylish Franke sink and copious bench space.

The vast open plan living and meals area boasts large cedar framed windows (double glazed) that capture an abundance of natural light and the amazing bush vista from which to enjoy a variety of wildlife.

A large wood fire heater and split system unit (heating and cooling) keep the home comfortable all year round.

Along the corridor there is a second “mud room” entry off the side deck, perfect to freshen up in after afternoons spent in the veggie garden or riding bikes through the bush trails, which is serviced by a bathroom, separate powder room and a large laundry for family convenience.

The full wrap-around veranda and huge extended decked area is the perfect place to entertain family and friends, and comes with a built-in pizza oven, fire pit area and beautifully landscaped, low-maintenance garden beds.

Outside you will find a large five-bay shed (20m x 8m approx.) complete with concrete floor, power, 2kW solar and a built-in workshop/office space.

There are five water tanks providing ample water supply and the acreage is fully fenced, featuring walking/bike riding tracks, an exceptional veggie garden, chook pen, dog run, a large triple carport for undercover parking and plenty of extra space to park caravans and boats, or to build more shedding.

A two-minute walk across the lawn area and down a secret valley takes you to your own campfire area, hidden away under a rocky escarpment and perfect for kids’ camping adventures and family gatherings.

Rare, unique and utterly charming – presented in immaculate condition and offering an amazing opportunity to acquire your dream acreage.

The ultimate getaway, rural lifestyle living has never been so appealing, being only an hour’s drive to Melbourne and under 30 minutes to Geelong.

For more information, phone Matt Poustie on 0400 902 146.