Located on the border of Strathfieldsaye and Longlea and Set on approx 80,000 m2 (approx 20 acres) this rural retreat combines the best lifestyle positioning with native bush at the front and cleared land surrounding the house. Built in old bricks from recovered from a Footscray warehouse, the unique design, exuding an understated elegance is perfectly appointed for relaxed family living and entertaining with wide verandahs on all four sides, an array of spacious living zones, four bedrooms and two bathrooms with quality inclusions throughout. The hub of the home is the large open-plan family area designed to capture the natural light. The modern kitchen is equipped with 900mm stainless steel electric range, dishwasher, large island bench and commodious walk-in pantry. Directly off both the dining and rumpus rooms, and accessed via stacking sliding doors is the outdoor entertaining area creating a combined area large enough for full-scale entertaining while enjoying views over the 10m x 4m sparkling MagnaPool to Mt Alexander. Four oversized bedrooms include built-in robes and ceiling fans while the large main suite includes a lovely outlook over the front lawn to the dam and bush, walk-in-robe and ensuite. The family bathroom features an egg-shaped, free-standing bath, sleek vanity, full-wall tiling and oversized shower with powder room, laundry and walk-in storage room alongside. During the cooler months, enjoy the cosy warmth from the Jindara wood heater. Set in a feature stone wall in the family living room, it is ducted to various points throughout the home and complemented by two split-system units for summer. Extra features; timber-look bamboo flooring; 2 dams servicing auto sprinklers; 130,000 ltrs rainwater; solar hot water and pool heating; double carport; 10m x 6 m workshop with two-room insulated studio/office/teen retreat (split system air con and sliding door access); extra 9m x 6m concrete slab for shed; secure dog run. Relish the peaceful rural life every time you come home to this idyllic country retreat. It has all benefits of country living, while only minutes from Strathfieldsaye shopping, schools etc and just a short drive to Bendigo CBD.