As you gaze across a sweeping view of cleared paddocks, from the road you are offered only a distant glimpse of a stately home at the end of a long meandering driveway. It feels like there is only the sky, the land and you. This magnificent rural lifestyle property is blessed with a truly stunning setting that will instantly captivate you with its sheer beauty, picturesque undulating landscape and sense of wide open space that is usually reserved for much larger acreage holdings. Here, the ranch style homestead occupies a commanding position which provides spectacular views in all directions. To the south there are clear views stretching across to Porcupine Hill and Mount Gaspard and to the north the outlook over Mount Herbert must be seen to be appreciated. The remarkable thing about this property is that it offers complete privacy, with no neighbours in sight, yet this peaceful country sanctuary is in an ideal location, a mere 10 minutes from town. It's very easy to see how someone would choose this as "the place" to build a dream home. Fortunately for those now seeking that elusive country lifestyle dream, it is time to let someone new make this their home and experience a life full of joyful memories being made here. As you arrive it becomes very clear that this home, and the property, has been not only designed and built to an exacting standard, but maintained and improved with complete consideration to being worthy of the position it occupies. From the bullnose verandah, the foyer introduces you to some of the homes quality features such as solid timber doors, high ceilings bordered with patterned cornice and slate floors. Then you have the option of entering straight into the office or the formal lounge, an ideal configuration to run a business or work from home. Upon further inspection you will find a bedroom, one of 5 with built-in-robes, accessible through the office and directly onto the verandah. Possibly an excellent waiting room. The office also has direct access into the open plan kitchen, meals area for lunch on the go or a midnight snack. From the kitchen, meals area cavity sliders extend your living space into a versatile room with its own free-standing solid fuel heater. French doors to the brick paved verandah are in place here, in the meals area and the formal dining room. The kitchen has gracious solid timber cabinetry, new stainless steel appliances and an expansive bay window, as does the lounge, to take in the wonderful views. A large solid fuel heater in a brick feature wall provides ambiance and warmth, a ducted Daikin heating and cooling system will also help to keep you comfortable. The rustic appeal of the house is enhanced with dado boards and internal timber fretwork. The east end of the home has 4 more bedrooms, the master is immense with a 3 piece ensuite and a 3 piece bathroom and separate toilet, services the other rooms. While properties like this conjure images of camping, bike or horse riding, children running and playing with wild abandon in the fresh air, the keeping of livestock - like Vanilla Man and Victor, the resident alpaca's, a uniquely defining aspect of this beautiful property is what you see, hear and feel when you step outside and take a moment to appreciate where you are. The sight and sound of our regal native birdlife such as Sparrowhawks, Wedge Tail Eagles and Kookaburra's simply glorifies the stunning backdrop which is a privilege to behold and particularly spectacular at dawn and dusk with the rising of either the sun or the moon. With this in mind an architect was commissioned to create an entertaining deck designed to take full advantage of the breathtaking outlook whilst being suitable for an intimate dinner party, versatile enough for birthdays and beers, or well equipped to accommodate large family gatherings. And so the pergola came into being with its peaked roof, power, sink with running water, gas plumbed barbecue and transparent blinds. Vehicle storage includes a double carport and double garage with an automatic roll-a-door and separate workshop area. 6 tanks and a 2.5 meg dam will satisfy all of your water needs and a seasonal creek winds its way through the back of the property. If you want more, the location of this property is very convenient indeed, being just 10 minutes from the Lansell Square shopping centre in Kangaroo Flat, and only 20 minutes from the Alexandra Fountain in the heart of Bendigo's CBD where you will find a wonderful arts precinct and café culture. It is also comfortably commutable to Melbourne and Castlemaine. Places like this are a rarely available, if you think it sounds like the home you want you should call Wayne to arrange an inspection as this is one of the region's most beautiful lifestyle properties!