Lyell Homestead circa 1890 is a spectacular large family home just 2.5 hours and only one set of traffic lights away from Melbourne. A great rural property on 30 acres offering a quiet country lifestyle with space for animals and kids to free range. With only a short drive to two large regional centres; 45mins to Warrnambool and 45mins to Hamilton. Shopping at Port Fairy is only 55mins away with hiking and fine dining at Dunkeld only 30mins drive - all with no traffic lights! The fully renovated country residence has four extra-large bedrooms, master with ensuite and WIR. A formal living room features an original bluestone fire place and sits adjacent to a well-appointed hostess style kitchen and butler's pantry. Family room and informal dining spaces open through French doors onto the wide verandah which circles the house. A family bathroom, laundry and small office complete the inside of this home. With extra features including Sydney Blue Gum hardwood flooring, 9ft ceilings and extensive built in storage. The residence sits amongst park land gardens with tall well established shade trees. The property also has a 30 x 60 concrete floor shed, a four bay machinery shed and an older 30 x 60 shed with timber floors and power. Town water supplied to all paddocks, NBN connected and with three phase power its a perfect location to start or run your own business. Properties of this calibre are rarely available. Inspection will not disappoint. Disclaimer: Whilst every care has been taken to verify the accuracy of the details in this advertisement, For Sale By Owner (forsalebyowner.com.au Pty Ltd) cannot guarantee its correctness. Prospective buyers or tenants need to take such action as is necessary, to satisfy themselves of any pertinent matters.