Nestled amongst the vineyards & orchards of the beautiful Harcourt Valley Central Victoria is where you'll find this lovingly maintained and presented, circa 1890, Victorian country retreat. Stroll amongst the 100-year-old oaks and gum trees and immerse yourself in the stunning established gardens and the simplicity of country life. Located just 80 minutes from Melbourne, less than 20 minutes to Bendigo, and a short drive to Castlemaine & Maldon, the position of this spectacular homestead is truly Blue Ribbon. With a long list of original features and contemporary updates, the pictures tell the story but the home also features: • Currently a 4-bedroom configuration with the master suite featuring a walk-in robe. • Beautiful bay window in the front bedroom • Versatile floor plan that would suit a laundry conversion into an ensuite. • Large formal living area with solid fuel wood burner. • Updated chef's country kitchen with an abundance of cupboard & Jarrah benches. • Adjacent to the kitchen dining area is the everyday living zone with solid fuel heater • Direct access to the private breakfast porch through French Doors • Separate formal dining room. • 10' ceiling • Polished Baltic Pine timber floors, vinyl plank flooring in kitchen and laundry • Reverse cycle split system heating & cooling for year-round comfort. • Tastefully updated central bathroom with claw foot bath. • Covered and decked outside entertaining area. • Wisteria covered Rotunda • Single car garage with 2 handy workshops or sheds • Enjoy the sprawling gardens from the elevated 3/4 wrap-around verandah. • Approximately 19 Acres of granite-enriched fertile Harcourt Valley soil. • Approximately 1 acre of high-producing cherry orchards with an irrigation system. • 2 dams - approx capacity 7.5meg and 1.5meg • 9.6meg water entitlement - 3 water tanks approx 11,500 gallons • Quiet & peaceful location with private road access off Harmony Way ( formerly the Calder Hwy ) • Located in the Harcourt Valley. • Close by to Harcourt Valley Primary School, Harcourt Preschool and Castlemaine Secondary College. • Potential for a self-sufficient property - Services not connected to the homestead, town water, sewer and natural gas. Have you been searching for that perfect country retreat or lifestyle property?…well look no further, your search has probably ended. Homes such as these are a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. For more information or to book your private tour of this outstanding country retreat, call Rick Bishop at Bendigo's Number 1 Selling Team - PRD Bendigo.