It doesn't get much better than this if you're looking for rural living ready to enjoy from day one. Thoughtfully developed, this 80 acre farmlet includes a classic period inspired homestead with all the modern conveniences, brilliant shedding, plenty of water and excellent infrastructure. Only a 40 minute approx drive from Bendigo, and 1.5 hours from Melbourne CBD, with the townships of Heathcote and Elmore nearby this property offers the freedoms of space, peace and quiet, whilst the convenience of services nearby. The home itself has been lovingly built with the charm and character of a Victorian Homestead with sweeping verandahs, grand entrance, formal lounge with wood heater, window seat and double doors leading to the verandah. The main bedroom is more a master suite and includes another window seat, reverse cycle split air-conditioning, walk in robe and ensuite including marble topped vanity. The 2nd and 3rd bedrooms also include built in robes and reverse cycle air-conditioners, and are serviced by the family bathroom with large walk in shower and marble topped vanity. The home enjoys a deluxe kitchen with blackwood timber cabinetry, granite bench tops, excellent storage, dishwasher and a classic country style 'Rangemaster' oven. The kitchen overlooks the open plan meals/living area with wood heating and reverse cycle air-conditioning. Other features include a separate powder room, walk in linen press, large laundry with granite benchtops and a 1kw solar system to minimize the power bills. Whilst the home is stunning it's the outside infrastructure that sets this lifestyle property apart from the rest, allowing you to walk in and enjoy from day one. Features include 2 large sheds, 7.5m x 19m (approx) with concrete floor, power and toilet, and a 7.5 x 15m (approx) shed with concrete floor, power and shearing stand servicing the sheep yards at the rear. Water is well catered for with 6 x 30,000 water tanks, and a good size dam. The home is surrounded by a well established garden with hedging and established trees, inviting brick paved court yard and covered pergola with built in BBQ. The double garage is a good size with remote door and covered walkway to the home. The property sits at the foothills of Mount Camel and its 80 acres is divided into 5 paddocks, all with stock troughs, good fencing and an additional leased 5 acres with seasonal creek at one end, plus a eucalyptus plantation at the far end. There is also a variety of fruit trees and vineyard trellis waiting for you to start your own vineyard. This stunning property offers a lifestyle often sought, yet seldom found. Maybe produce your own wine, run livestock, keep horses or simply sit back on your verandah and watch the sunset. Inspection will impress.