13 Darling Road, Gruyere, Vic 3770

"HILLCROFT"  - AN IDYLLIC AND QUINTESSENTIAL YARRA VALLEY RETREAT
 
13 DARLING ROAD GRUYERE - 12 Ha (30 acres approx.)
 
"Hillcroft" represents an outstanding rural lifestyle property, just over 1 hour from Melbourne, enjoying panoramic northern views over cleared quality pasture to nearby ranges.
 
Approached via a long winding lane past quality post and rail fencing leading to a circular driveway surrounding a magnificent mature palm tree, this captivating residence is nestled within a peaceful rural setting currently utilised as an equestrian property with a full size 60 x 20 metre all weather arena, barn and stables.  It could be used for a host of other pursuits including vineyard, cattle etc. 
 
Tranquility  and privacy are hallmarks of "Hillcroft", where the main residence, constructed of solid sandstone blocks, exhibits a timeless style that oozes character and quality throughout. Craftsman built with an original one off design, it is perfectly suited for use as a family home or for extended family living.   
 
The expansive home comprises a large fully equipped kitchen with quality appliances,  open plan dining and living areas, study, formal lounge plus separate rumpus room currently used as a billiards room.  Marble bench tops feature throughout the kitchen and bathrooms.
 
Conveniently, the master bedroom and ensuite are at opposite ends of the house with the living areas separating the children's wing comprising 2 bedrooms each with ensuite access directly accessible to the rumpus room.  A  powder room also services this area.
 
The formal entry leads to generous sized living areas, featuring Vic Ash flooring with soaring vaulted ceilings and full height doors and windows that capture the amazing picturesque views.  This opens out to a large undercover alfresco connected to a fully equipped kitchen BBQ area complete with Pizza oven and overlooking a stunning heated inground infinity pool that enjoys the sweeping views.  This home is truly an entertainers' dream.
 
An oversize double lock-up garage with large storage area, plus under roofline carport complete the home.
 
A separate self-contained mud brick 2 storey studio featuring two bedrooms, bathroom and living area is ideal for further family accommodation or perhaps short term stays (STCA)
 
The huge barn style shed contains stables, tack room plus ample float and equipment storage with other separate shedding suitable for workshop, hay storage etc.  The pasture currently produces approximately 1,000 square hay bales per year.  There is ample tank water reticulated to paddocks and a picturesque dam completes the overall landscape.  
 
This is truly a rare opportunity - it is not often that a property of this quality comes on the market 
 
For private sale - Inspections by appointment