Quintessential Edwardian weatherboard property circa 1917 with return verandah, this exceptional family home offers a wonderful country lifestyle, classic period features, together with modern comforts. Entered via a long driveway, offering privacy and seclusion this charming home sits proudly on the foothills of Mount Alexander on a twelve acre allotment (approx.) surrounded by meandering, mature landscaped gardens with views of the adjoining countryside. Behind the character façade, the home has been lovingly maintained and tastefully renovated to include long central hallway, leading to a large open plan kitchen/living/dining area spanning the width of the house featuring breathtaking views and French doors opening to the north facing outdoor entertaining areas. The well-appointed kitchen includes wood fired slow combustion stove, plus gas cooking, granite bench tops and scullery with additional preparation area. The floor plan offers sleeping accommodation including a children’s wing of three bedrooms, large family bathroom with French doors opening onto the veranda, a private sitting room which leads to the parents wing comprising bathroom, separate toilet, study, bedroom and walk in robe all with a northerly orientation. The rear of the home features country sized laundry, rear entry/mudroom and additional storage room. With subtle, neutral tones throughout, the home retains its period detailing with Baltic pines floors, open fireplaces, high ceilings with ceiling roses. Solid fuel heating, two reverse cycle units, 4 kw solar system, solar hot water, large studio, workshop, original corrugated iron barn plus granite dairy, three bay open shed, excellent water storage, two dams, 5.6 meg water right, more than 100 fruit and nut trees, established vegetable garden and hen house. The perfect country retreat.