Set on approximately five acres of granite slopes in some of central Victoria's most beautiful countryside, this earthy rustic home is an artistic blend of mud bricks, exposed log beams, Stramit panel-lined cathedral ceilings and charming reclaimed doors and windows. Each room is unique beginning with the spacious, light-filled open-plan lounge/dining kitchen with cosy wood-burning heating plus split system air conditioning. It enjoys sweeping views courtesy of floor to ceiling windows and tall French doors opening to a side verandah and paved alfresco area under the spreading canopy of stunning Chinese elm tree. The kitchen includes electric cooking, dishwasher and pantry with a serene outlook over terraced gardens featuring granite rocks and low maintenance plantings. The huge but cosy main bedroom features more tall windows and French doors providing leafy views across the valley, built-in robes and ample room to create a parents' retreat/ensuite/dressing room if desired. Across the hallway, the bathroom features corner spa bath, shower and timber vanity with a powder room alongside. The east end of the home includes a large, second living space/lounge and three additional bedrooms (or 2 plus study) and large laundry. Outside, there's multiple sunny courtyards to sit and ponder surrounded by ancient gum trees and slopes to wander for panoramic views over the rolling hills. Completing the property is a large dam with (inactive) water entitlement to help water the gardens, 67,500 ltr rain water storage, three-car accommodation and a fully self-contained one bedroom cottage – ready for use as a studio, teen retreat, tenants or Airbnb. Originally known as "Young's Preston Vale Stud and Jersey Farm", this enchanting retreat is the perfect hideaway for a serene lifestyle.