4435 Hamilton-Port Fairy Road Macarthur VIC 3286

A unique opportunity to escape to the country to "Barakee" -a semi sustainable lifestyle property, centrally situated at Macarthur and easy driving di ...

A unique opportunity to escape to the country to "Barakee" -a semi sustainable lifestyle property, centrally situated at Macarthur and easy driving distance to Port Fairy (45km), and Hamilton (40km). The cornerstone of "Barakee" is a uniquely designed bluestone homestead set in delightful garden surrounds with distinctive date palm trees and offers an enviable laid back lifestyle, whilst large enough for a semi sustainable income. "Barakee's" distinctly designed bluestone homestead with second story attic was relocated to the property in 1937 from Macarthur, being a former hotel. The stonework was presumably tuck pointed and internal walls of rendered limestone were included at that time. Moreover, 2024 celebrates the 60th anniversary of the current family's ownership. “Barakee" homestead has many period features of its era including ornate wide central hallway complete with polished Baltic pine floorboards, 13' ceilings and spacious rooms, with new carpet throughout. Reception rooms include separate dining room with electric log fire, opening onto lounge room which has a slow combustion wood heater and ceiling fan. Both reception rooms have ornate decorated ceilings. The galley kitchen in conveniently situated next to the formal dining room and is equipped with the latest stainless steel gas stove and dishwasher appliances. The spacious family bathroom complete with large traditional bath and separate shower unit is conveniently situated to all bedrooms on both levels. The cleverly designed attic area has been converted to a 4th bedroom and study nook or small rumpus room. The homestead features a wraparound verandah and is encapsulated by a delightful established English easy-care garden with two distinctive date palm trees. Detached double garage. From an agricultural perspective there are 7 well fenced paddocks with central laneway throughout for ease of management purposes, complimented by multiple stock water sources. Working improvements include substantial steel cattleyards, machinery shed, workshop, small woolshed. Highly suited for beef cattle comprising of versatile soil types with rising country running into responsive banks and long season Eumeralla flats with frontage. Prominently positioned 4km south of the township of Macarthur on the Hamilton- Port Fairy Road, an easy driving distance to Port Fairy (45km) which is known for its beaches, restaurants and boutique shops not to mention a range of extensive holiday accommodation. Furthermore, popular Dunkeld, the gateway to the Grampians is 68km. Macarthur historically a small rural service centre is now the gateway to Budj Bim National Park which has been recently added to the UNESCO World Heritage List recognised solely for its Aboriginal cultural values. The town offers most basic services including Primary School (bus at farm gate) and Kindergarten with school bus services to Hawkesdale P-12, and all Hamilton schools (including private). Retail services include general store/takeaway/fuel, & plumbing services. Additionally, there is a district health centre with doctors and other medical practitioners visiting regularly. Sporting facilities include pool, bowls club, tennis club, cricket, football and netball clubs. Macarthur is situated south of Hamilton (39km) and Port Fairy (45km) are within easy driving distance, as are regional hubs of Warrnambool (72km) and Portland (70km). “Barakee” is situated 227km west of Geelong and 297km Melbourne. South west Victoria's major city is Warrnambool, which a approximately 50minutes from “Barakee” with a population of around 35,500 people and has significant retail, business, health, hospitality and light industry of all types. It also offers a rail link to Melbourne with numerous trains daily.