FOR A LIFE LESS ORDINARY

If it’s time to leave suburbia behind and make an enviable country life in the pristine surrounds of the Otway ranges, then this outstanding property should be on the top of your 'must-see' list.

Set on 52 acres of undulating green hills in the vibrant little community of Gellibrand, take the long gravel driveway to the impressive red cedar home which has everything you’d expect in a classic country residence, and so much more.

Let’s start with the kitchen, the heart of the home and the epitome of country style. Any home cook is going to appreciate the dual Kensington gas cooktops and ovens, dishwasher, ample cupboard space with marble benchtop, island bench and delightful country views to the south through the bay window. Adjacent is a spacious meals area, a wonderful space to relax with family and friends and just look at the beautiful Baltic pine ceiling. The lovely big wood fire warms the whole house in the winter months and spilt systems keep you cool in the Summer.

With three living areas, there are options for the family to spread out and find their own space to play or chill. There is a lovely formal sitting area with beautiful dormer windows and views out across the property as well as a large casual rumpus space, ideal for games, TV or a teenage retreat.

The home offers four spacious bedrooms, including a stately master with walk-in storage, ensuite bathroom and lovely bay window. There is a study/home office, well-appointed family bathroom, laundry and a mudroom for the gumboots and raincoats. The home also has 11 x 1.5kw solar panels to help keep the bills down.

Outside there is a lovely veranda at the front of the house and a large timber deck, perfect or entertaining, at the rear. The gardens a beautifully maintained and there is a vegetable patch as well as an extensive variety of fruit trees and berries including loganberry, blueberry, blackberry and boysenberry which all thrive in the region.

The farming infrastructure includes six fenced paddocks, four-bay hay shed, cattle yards and crush, livestock shelters, several storage sheds, workshop, water tanks and spring-fed dam. You also have a domestic licence to utilise the water from the creek that runs through the property for livestock.

Situated just over one hour from the regional centre of Geelong and just 20 minutes from the township of Colac with its excellent schools, shopping and medical facilities, here country living comes with the convenience of not being far from town. You also have the wonderful natural attractions of the Otway Ranges and Great Ocean Road just a scenic drive away.