Spectacular manicured gardens surround this much loved home. A grand tree-lined entry invites you down a driveway beside a beautiful, landscaped inlet. Surrounded by farmland you can enjoy peace and tranquility amongst Gippsland's green, rolling hills just over an hour from Melbourne. Cottage charm is abundant with 9'6 high ceilings, ceiling roses, sash windows, decorative cornice, leadlights, stained glass, chandeliers and solid polished hardwood floors. A well-equipped country style kitchen that incorporate a meals within the kitchen perfect for the family. The kitchen includes a 900m 5 burner gas hotplate and ss range, one and a half electric ovens, ample bench space and cupboards for storage including a large pantry, dishwasher, electrical appliance cupboard and double door fridge & microwave cavity. The kitchen flows through to the formal dining and lounge making entertaining a delight. The dining room has a Coonara style heater perfect for the winter months and ambiance whilst entertaining. The lounge has an open fire, both are set in a brick feature wall. A set of french doors open out onto the verandah that has cafe blinds to enclose the area for year round use. The views from the deck are amazing across the rolling hills making this perfect for relaxing, entertaining or even setting up your home office for the day, regardless of the weather. There are 3 spacious bedrooms the are serviced by the main bathroom. The period style bathroom features a deep clawfoot bath next to the window taking in the garden views with a separate large shower, vanity and toilet. The master opens out to a private deck. The laundry is a workable size and a separate powder room. At the front of the home there is a large front deck with its extendable awning overlooking the array of standard roses and hedges. Bird feeders bring in the local King Parrots, Rosellas and Corellas while Kookaburras chortle in the surrounding trees. The extensive garden is an absolute delight with masses of established trees and diverse areas including native and exotic gardens, raised veggie beds, a variety of fruit trees, rose beds and expansive lawns. A cleared, fenced paddock would be perfect for a pony or a few cows with a dam for water. Storage is not a problem with a 3 bay machinery shed, wood igloo plus sundry shedding for mowers and wood. A remote double garage with personal access and a high pitched roof could also be mezzanined. Escape Melbourne metro book an inspection.