Situated in the highly sought-after Moonlight Flat precinct of Castlemaine, this tranquil 5 ½ acre lifestyle property offers a welcome retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. Surrounded by native bush and with a seasonal creek at the rear it has a beautiful rural feel only minutes from the Castlemaine town centre. Divided into three paddocks and predominately level ground the site offers a multitude of options. Set in the middle is the sprawling, ranch style home with generous spaces inside and outside to accommodate a large family or weekend guests. The home is zoned for maximum privacy and functionality. The master bedroom including walk in robe and ensuite are located at one end of the home with three further bedrooms all with built in robes and serviced by a family bathroom and second living room at the other. Separating the two is a spacious kitchen with walk in pantry and bright open plan family and dining rooms that lead onto the covered outside entertaining area and deck. Verandahs encompass the home along with established garden beds. A double carport and garage provide plenty of vehicle storage and there is tank water for the gardens. The property has town services with electricity, water and gas connected. Castlemaine has daily train services to Bendigo and Melbourne and access to the Calder Hwy for car travel is an easy 10-minute drive. For those wanting to ditch the drive, a relaxing, 30-minute walk will take you into Castlemaine. This is a delightful property in a beautiful setting and certainly worth an inspection.