This elegant home in its park-like setting at the centre of 11 acres offers a quality of life that's sought after but rarely found. Every window provides a green and pleasant outlook, The home itself has been perfectly positioned 3 degrees off North for passive solar gain in Winter and shaded outlooks in Summer with deciduous trees providing a natural canopy when needed. On entering the wide, welcoming hallway you will find charm and elegance with high ceilings, generous proportions and windows that frame sweeping views across the water. Perfectly situated on the edge of historic Castlemaine, just a few minutes from the cafes and Mill Precinct, a short drive to Bendigo and all the delights of Central Victoria, the property has been designed for privacy so you can enjoy your own private retreat from the world. The spacious master suite includes a large bathroom, walk-in robes, and a bay window to wake up to. There is a small reception room inside the front hall that could also be a home office. The refined formal living room is large enough for big gatherings with views across the property and features an open fireplace for cosy nights watching the flames. Need a nursery or a home office away from disruptions? Having a second bedroom at this end of the house makes it so very versatile The heart of the home, is the huge family area, a super sized kitchen with everything you need to entertain, split dishwashers, plenty of preparation space, applicances hutches and a massive walk-in pantry. There is room for a long dining table to feed all your guests, a bay window seating area for after dinner drinks and a casual family lounge area to relax and hang out in afterward. Can you ever have too much storage? This home has a purpose built boxroom lined with shelves which holds heaps and of course, there is extra storage in the family laundry, walk-in linen press, and built-in robes. This home makes entertaining and everyday living easy... Each of the three large bedrooms in the family or guest wing have fully fitted built in robes and their own beautiful view. Central to this wing of the home is a large family bathroom, and a separate powder room. With undercover parking for 2 cars, there is also lit guest parking for 10 cars, a huge shed with power, lights and a concrete floor with an adjacent annexe just waiting for your caravan or boat. A 5KW solar system on the roof feeds back to the grid. Water supplies are generous - with the tanks, bore, and dam there's plenty to go around and on a hot day, it's lovely to swim off the jetty. Of course, the home has ducted heating and air conditioning or in winter you may choose to use the underfloor heating instead. Full of birdlife, the gardens are designed to draw the eye to the surrounding rolling hills and horizon. Kangaroos, echidnas and other native wildlife visit often. Extensive wicking beds supply the family vegetables, fruits trees abound and so do berry bushes. There is a fenced pen for family pets, plenty of places for the children to play and a lovely vine covered arbour. Garden lighting illuminates the stone retaining walls and meandering paths so you can sit out and enjoy those warm Summer nights. Please call to inspect.