Picturesque rural oasis with Moorabool River frontage in the heart of ‘Old Batesford’

The charm of Batesford continues to make this settlement popular with lifestyle buyers, where they can reside in a rural hinterland environment that retains its heritage character, while only being moments from the ring road.

With five structures on the Register of the National Estates, Batesford’s charm will be enduring, as will the iconic building and bridges that display the skill and craftmanship of the early settlers.

Larger lifestyle holdings are a rarity in Batesford, which makes Elders Real Estate’s recent listing of just under 27 acres on the Moorabool River, just opposite the pub, a rare treasure.

Gums and native wildlife, this prestigiously positioned property of 26.7 acres at 894 Midland Highway Batesford, presents as an unrivalled opportunity to bring your dream rural lifestyle to fruition.

Elders rural and lifestyle sales manager Peter Lindeman said this property had been admired by many over the years and represented a great opportunity for a rural lifestyle with easy access to Geelong and Melbourne

“This property boasts a standout position on a good size holding in the heart of town.

“It’s an absolute wonder: the river, the gifts of nature, and a comfortable country home nestled in a protective haven of mature vegetation, make this the perfect lifestyle opportunity.”

The existing three-bedroom, one-bathroom cottage offers distinctive character and charm, with original timber windows, heightened ceilings and warm timber floors complemented by recently completed upgrades to the kitchen/meals area and bathroom.

Cascading grapevines cloak a picturesque country verandah, perfectly orientated to soak in the unique beauty of the surrounding landscape, lulled by the whisper of regenerative Cork Oak trees and the soft flow of the river across the basalt plain.

Remnants of the old 1859 bluestone bridge tell tales of years gone by, cultivating a storybook setting to raise your family for generations to come.

Offering immediate livability with scope for further renovation and/or extension, coupled with the potential to start from scratch and build the ultimate rural family retreat (STCA), duly ideal for hobby farming, agricultural pursuits or those seeking a semi-sustainable lifestyle in one of the most highly sought regions of the Golden Plains Shire.

Situated in the heart of “Old Batesford”, conveniently located within 20 minutes of the Geelong CBD, 5 minutes to the Ring Road and under 1 hour to Melbourne, offering close proximity to The Batesford Hotel, public transport, surrounding wineries and many of Geelong’s finest schools.

For more information, phone Peter Lindeman on 0418 525 609.

Fringed by 550m of Moorabool River frontage encircled by the stunning ambiance of mature river red gums and native wildlife, this prestigiously positioned property presents as an unrivalled opportunity to bring your dream rural lifestyle to fruition.