Escape the bustle of city life and reap the benefits in country town living! This cherished, well cared for 4 bedroom family home holds a wonderful past history, and was previously the town doctor's surgery. Set on a large private 3700m2 (just under 1 acre) corner block within easy walking distance to an abundance of local amenities including sports oval, tennis courts, recreation reserve, primary school, local shops including IGA supermarket, BP service station, hospital, golf course plus bowling green and swimming pool. This thriving township caters for all buyer age groups and is only 20 minutes to Beaufort, and Ballarat way the Delacombe town centre just a fantastic 30 minute drive. Also the Vline bus route stops, and rural school busses are available to both Beaufort and Ballarat and a convenient short drive to Geelong and Colac. Streaming natural light and catering for the largest of families the generous kitchen and adjoining living room provide ample space for entertaining guests or simply accommodating family gatherings. The space continues with a separate dining room, second living space, study or 5th bedroom and a pleasurable sitting/sunroom with a large storage cupboard. Other notable features include dishwasher to kitchen, cellar, both gas log fire and wood heating, 16 solar panels 5KW plus internal and external toilets. Outside delight in housing your guests with peace and privacy in the external self contained bungalow accommodation, complete with its own ensuite. The lovely rear paved veranda area boasts views across the yard, whilst providing ample pergola shade entwined with a gorgeous mature wisteria trees, setting the perfect country cottage ambiance. Extensive gardens and an orchard are maintained via town and tank water, plenty of garaging, workshop and a bonus pottery studio for the art enthusiast. You can choose to do nothing and move straight in, or plenty of potential for renovation. This home presents an exciting opportunity for those seeking to create their ultimate dream property within a vibrant rural community. Call Rob today to book your inspection.