Looking to get away from the suburbs but still want to be minutes to the heart of town? Booming Maiden Gully is a perfect location to consider – just over 6kms into the heart of Bendigo, with plenty of wide-open space and bushland to call home. Set on 4184m2 (1 acre), this charming country style brick home offers a peaceful retreat brimming with opportunity. The gorgeous red brick home, which has been well loved and cared for by the same family for many years, is surrounded by lush native garden. Inside are 3 well-sized bedrooms, a neat and tidy kitchen with dining area and a central bathroom with a large claw foot bath. The main living/lounge room has a bluestone feature wall and delightful wood fire heater – perfect for the cooler months so you can enjoy the ambience inside with garden views. The home has a wrap-around verandah, a chicken coop, a secure fenced area for pets, plus a circular driveway, a carport and a garage with roller door. A cleared paddock is accessed via the formal garden and offers scope for animals, sub-division (subject to council approval) or extension of the existing home and garden. The property has a dual street frontage with access via Maiden Gully Road and Gold Links Road. Located a 15-minute walk or 2-minute drive to Marist College, a Catholic co-educational F-12 school, and just a few minutes-drive to Maiden Gully Primary School and the Maiden Gully Early Years Hub for kindergarten and day care, this is a fantastic location for families to put down roots. Full of potential and a lovely place to call home, this property is the perfect base to live a great rural lifestyle within minutes of big town amenities.