Tranquil 13-acre Freshwater Creek lifestyle retreat

If you’re chasing a peaceful country lifestyle with all the space you could need, this picturesque Freshwater Creek property might just tick every box.

Set on about 13 acres and tucked away in a quiet pocket just 20 minutes from Geelong, 575 Pettavel Road is the kind of rural retreat families dream of. It comes complete with a creek, dam, veggie patch and even a 220-tree olive grove.

Owners John and Denise Welsh have called the property home for 45 years, raising four kids and creating a private haven filled with trees, birds and memories.

I collected seed from trees along the creek and planted them out,” John said.

“Now there’s bushland filled with birds, ducks, cockatoos, galahs and parrots. They’ve made their home here.”

The property is ideal for anyone after space and self-sufficiency. There is ample open paddock to run a few sheep, cows or horses, and Thompson’s Creek forms a tranquil natural boundary.

The warm and welcoming four-bedroom homestead includes slate and timber floors, a cosy open fireplace in the lounge, and a wood-burning heater in the kitchen-meals area. The updated kitchen features electric cooking, walk-in pantry and dishwasher, while the family bathroom has been stylishly renovated.

Each bedroom includes built-in robes, and there is also a separate study. A second living area with pine-lined walls and its own ensuite offers flexibility as a guest retreat, master suite or studio.

“You’ve got the best of both worlds here,” John said.

“Close to shops, the hospital, the university, and yet it feels like your own world.”

The olive grove is a standout feature of the property.

“We’ve got a 220-tree olive grove and the olive oil that comes off the trees is magnificent,” John said.

Tim Carson and Kieran O’Dwyer from McCartney Real Estate are handling the sale. Offers close Monday 15 September at 5 pm, unless sold prior.

See the full property listing here.