If you are looking for a tree change with the perfect blend of urban living with a rural surrounding, then 96 Hastings Road Greendale, would be worth your consideration. A modern 6-year-old, quality-built home on a perfectly proportioned 5.5-acre block of land (approx.) As you arrive at the property your will be welcomed by a neat driveway entrance, surrounded by natural bush that clears to reveal lush gardens, and a modern brick residence. Outside the home is a large carport ideal for cars, caravans or boats, large concrete pad perfect for basketball or additional vehicle parking, 12mtr x 9mtr Colorbond Garage, 110,000 litre water tank & wood shed. To the other side of the property is around 20 different trees including Apples, Pears, Mandarins, Oranges, Cherries, Lemons, Limes, Mulberries, Macadamias & Almonds. As you enter the home via the main entrance, you get a sense of the space and light that the home offers. The entrance leads to the spacious Family room with feature, double-sided fireplace for the perfect ambiance in winter. This flows into the Main Living area of the home and into the well-equipped kitchen / meals area. The Kitchen boasts stunning timber bench tops, modern appliances and a generous walk-in pantry that would be great for even the biggest of families. The house is divided into two wings with the master bedroom with large WIR and ensuite with oversized shower to one end. The opposite wing, that can be accessed via monkey bars in the hallway if you like! has an additional 3 generous bedrooms, two of which have WIR's with the third with a BIR. There is a rumpus/kids retreat at the end of the hall and a study / 5th bedroom, that would be perfect for a big family or dedicated home office. Storage will not be a problem with a walk-in storeroom between the bedrooms. The central bathroom services the kids end of the house and a well-equipped laundry completes the inside of the home. The home has double glazed windows & solar panels. If you like entertaining, the kitchen / meals area flows out onto an oversized, undercover merbau decked area of approximately 77 square metres where you can entertain a large group of friends while you watch the kids playing cricket or footy on the flat backyard or watch the local wildlife in the bush portion of the block beyond. The 5.5acre block (approx.) has the perfect proportion of flat, cleared, usable land and bush area to explore, mountain bike or motorbike through. There is a large dam, fire pit area and a vehicle track from the front of the block, right through to the road access at the rear. You will enjoy an abundance of wildlife including native birds, echidnas, wombats, kangaroos and even the occasional koala. A quality, country lifestyle awaits the next lucky family to live in this home, and even though you may feel miles from anywhere, you are only a 3-minute drive from the Greendale Pub, 4 minutes to the Western Freeway, 36 minutes to Ballarat, and around an hour to Melbourne or Geelong. Call the Team at Arbee Real Estate today to organise a private inspection of this beautiful property.