248 Bridgewater Road Portland West VIC 3305

Rare opportunity to purchase a rural lifestyle property so close to town in West Portland. 3.3ha (8 acres) with a well-designed high quality, five-bedroom, bric ...

Rare opportunity to purchase a rural lifestyle property so close to town in West Portland. 3.3ha (8 acres) with a well-designed high quality, five-bedroom, brick veneer family home with commanding views of rolling hills and forestry. 28 ornamental pear trees line the driveway on your arrival at the property. You are greeted with the spectacular deck that runs along the side of the house to the front. When entering the home through the glass sliding doors at the deck, you walk into the open plan family, dining and kitchen area featuring a woodfire heater, breakfast bar, gas cooking and a dishwasher. There is a reverse cycle ducted heating/cooling system throughout the home as well as gas heating and a ducted vacuum system. Located off the family area is a hallway which leads to 3 of the bedrooms - all with built in robes, the main bathroom and a huge laundry which has access to the garage and deck. There is a study/bedroom situated off the open plan area along with a small hallway leading to the master bedroom which includes a walk-in robe and an ensuite with a large spa bath, freestanding shower, vanity and toilet. If you follow the hallway around to the front door there is access to a sunken lounge/living area which has sliding door access to the veranda. The lounge is also accessible via the kitchen. Another great feature of the property is the ‘Retreat’ a shed that has been extensively converted into a fully self-contained unit with open plan kitchen, living and bedroom and a bathroom with shower, vanity and toilet – perfect for use as a kids retreat, teen bedroom, games room, man cave and much more! The ‘Retreat’ has a reverse cycle air conditioner as well as a wood burning heater. Outside of the home presents a dam, bore, 4 large rainwater tanks (3 x 31,000L and 1 x 20,000L), fenced vegetable garden, chook pen, greenhouse, small orchard with apples, stone fruit, almond and citrus trees. Multiple large sheds with power and concrete flooring: Large Shed, 18m L x 7.5m D x 3.6m side walls (Green Colourbond) with four roller doors and a personal access door. Sliding Door Shed, 18m x 9m x 3m side walls (Cream Colourbond) Huge Shed, 25.6m x 9m x 4.2m side walls (Green Colourbond) with two roller doors and a personal access door. This property offers so many great features. It is truly hard to describe them all. Book an inspection to see all this property has to offer.