Tucked behind a pretty picket fence and offering a large spread of approx. 1,414m2, this spacious cottage is awaiting your inspection in the gorgeous township of Skipton affectionately known as "The Heart of the Western District". Comfortably appointed and within easy walking distance to all town facilities, this property not only offers a four bedroom floor plan for growing families, it also provides a one bedroom bungalow with a separate living area, to welcome guests, or teenagers to hang out and create their own style. Effectively and if required you could set the property up as 5 bedrooms, with the house offering two separate living zones to cater for all age groups. Recent improvements to the property include a fresh coat of paint to the home outside, the kitchen & adjoining living area plus inside the bungalow. Also outdoors, this large slice of land boasts a big 7x8m garage with remote roller door, mains power connected along with town water & sewerage that service the home and a fresh water tank to feed the garden via a pressure pump. Recent plantings of fruit trees in time will provide a variety of fruits to pick and eat from the branches, or if you are a dessert chef, they can be easily served in the country style kitchen and dining/living area indoors. Two RC split systems create a cosy atmosphere throughout the home, with a family bathroom that has recently been updated and independent laundry with separate toilet adding extra conveniences to the living zones. Land area is 1414m2 which is 1/3 of an acre in the old scale with a frontage of 29m and depth of about 48m which provides ample room for the extras like boat, caravan, cars etc. 20 solar panels and invertor of about 6.6 kilowatts offers great energy savings. Superbly located across from the Skipton Recreation Reserve and within easy walking distance of the Primary school, the local village is well serviced with a hospital, age care facility, supermarket and so much more. This property offers an idyllic sense of serenity only 40 minutes South West of Ballarat. Estimated weekly rental of $385.