970 Timboon-Peterborough Road, Timboon VIC 3268

This 1995 brick house, cleverly designed by renowned Fasham Johnson Architects, was built on the site of the former Heytesbury Lower State School. It is located 12km from Timboon, 6 km from Peterborough and the Great Ocean Road, and 6 km from Port Campbell. The house features a U-shaped design built around a large north-facing courtyard. The heart of this home is a generous light-filled living/dining room next to a spacious modern European kitchen with plywood cabinetry and stainless steel benchtops, and walk-in pantry. A second lounge has views into the courtyard. There is an owners' wing, with a large main bedroom, walk-through dressing room and ensuite. The other self-contained wing has two bedrooms and a bathroom. There is a home office with good ADSL internet connection, which could become a fourth bedroom or formal dining room. Every room has floor to ceiling windows which bring the outside in, all with different views of the garden. A wood slow combustion heater and split system warms the house in winter with ample wood harvested from the block. The property is well watered with the main house boasting a 78,000 litre water tank, whilst another 20,000 litre water tank and bore keep the gardens etc well looked after. The garden is low maintenance and well-established. There is reticulated water all around the block servicing the garden, lawns, a small established orchard with plum, apple and pear trees, and two vegetable beds. A large barn-style shed has power and extensive benches and shelving and space for a caravan or boat. Altogether this is a delightful property. The house is comfortable and stylish and the garden a pleasure to enjoy. The location is extremely private yet close to services in nearby townships and Warrnambool. The beach and the Great Ocean Road are a five minute drive.