This quiet country road, framed by mature gum trees and classic regional countryside, leads to 2.9 hectares (approx) of perfect privacy and a sturdy 30 year young home built by the owners. The perfect low-maintenance country retreat, is ideal for the horse lover, a hobby farmer, or a weekend escaper. Albeit a little dated, this home is certainly as solid as the wood heater that warms its core in winter. Enter directly into the open-plan living with combined dining and kitchen. The sunny kitchen, overlooking the landscape, provides a freestanding gas cooktop and oven with additional storage in the pantry. It is also the important link between the separate entertaining or shared family spaces. There are three bedrooms all of ample size with BIRs, a bathroom with a shower, bath and vanity, and a laundry with external access and a separate toilet. Additional features include a solid wood heater, ducted heating and cooling and 6kw solar panel system. Outside, the grounds include; 50,000l water tank, a fenced paddock with a dam and two sheds of varied size. Located only a short drive into Castlemaine or a fraction further the other way to Kyneton for retail and amenities, it has easy access to Melbourne via the Calder freeway or V-line train. This property makes for the perfect private weekend retreat or a low-maintenance country lifestyle with scope to take it to the next level!