In your very own country retreat. A 1.1hectare oasis located almost in the centre of town. This much loved & character filled timber cottage is surrounded by nature, both visually & audibly. Sit back & enjoy the ambience in the many pretty pockets found by wandering the pathways through & around the forest-like gardens that encircle the home. Just a few minutes' drive from the school, shops & golf course in the quiet country township of Mount Compass. A peaceful retreat that is perfectly positioned to help you escape the rat race of daily life yet still benefitting from the convenience of town facilities close by. Inspections welcomed by prearranged appointment. Gated access & driveway winds up to a spacious & charming timber homestead. Front verandah shades the pretty leadlight front door, opening into a tranquil home. Beautiful warm timbers feature in the floorboards & tall, raked ceilings with ½ panels on some walls. The same rich timbers surround the door frames, windows & kitchen, along with various built-in storage units infilled with pretty, decorative leadlight glass. Elegant entrance foyer leads to a formal lounge or dining to one side & a spacious casual family space opposite. This room enjoys the raked timber ceilings, with windows & doors on both front & rear aspects, drawing in the pretty garden views & natural light. A feature gas fireplace is the focal point in this room. Country-style kitchen is adjacent. A practical space with white, shaker-style cabinets & polished timber benchtops. Good storage & workspace with electric oven & cooktop. Your master suite is set at one end of the home. Double doors open to a cosy & restful bedroom. The timber features continue, with soft painted walls contrasting. Luxe carpeted floors. A generous WIR is adjacent, with a colonial ensuite-style bathroom in the same wing. Timber vanity unit & leadlight glass set off the neutral tiling. A sitting room completes this wing, providing a true retreat for you or an ideal guest suite. The sitting room is also accessed from the family area via another set of double doors, creating a dual-purpose 2nd family sitting / rumpus room. Glazed timber doors lead to the outside entertaining area from both this room &the main family room. Your family/guest accommodation is placed at the opposite end of the home. A secluded wing, offering you 3 more good sized bedrooms along with a separate study area. A beautifully modernised family bathroom is tiled right to the ceiling, all gloss white & soft greys. Conveniently placed to cater to all 3 bedrooms easily. Laundry is accessed off the kitchen, opening to the rear pergola. Outside, the grounds provide you with multiple entertaining areas. A tall, covered pergola has a brick-paved floor, edged with timber decking that winds around the home. This sheltered entertaining space is bordered by green leafy ferns. More paved sections, secure play areas & multiple "resting" nooks are dotted around the home. Car garaging & storage are catered for in various sheds. Garden to your hearts delight. Sit & enjoy the sounds of birdlife under the shady trees & forest-like surroundings. Refresh & reinvigorate yourself away from the hustle & bustle. Natures remedies in this true oasis. Disclaimer: While reasonable efforts have been made to ensure that the contents of this publication are factually correct, PJD Real Estate and its agents do not accept responsibility for the complete accuracy of the contents and suggest that the information should be independently verified.