14 Ranters Gully Road, Muckleford, Vic 3451

An exceptional lifestyle awaits at this architecturally designed and master-built executive residence on a lovely 9 acres (approx.) (3.71ha) in popular Muckleford. At the top of a circular driveway, the sweeping façade speaks of style and substance. The interior is equally impressive. 

Framed in neutral tones, the home opens to a formal lounge, currently utilised as a home office but could also be a dedicated media room. Beyond is the free-flowing family, dining and kitchen zone, its triple aspect and northerly orientation filling the area with natural light through feature windows and glass sliders to an expansive alfresco dining and entertainment patio with rural outlook. The designer kitchen with grey cabinetry, premium appliances including 900ml Smeg gas and electric cooker, dishwasher, and butler’s pantry will surely delight. Where normally a splash back would sit behind the cooker, an elongated window delivers a picture-like view of stately eucalypts standing tall against the sky.

At day’s end, four spacious bedrooms offer peaceful sleep.  The premier boasts a vast WIR and chic ensuite, while three bedrooms, two with WIR, the third with BIR share a stylish centrally located family bathroom with large shower room, bath, vanity with excellent storage and separate toilet. Located adjacent to these bedrooms is a children’s lounge/play room which could also offer a fifth bedroom if desired. Under the roofline and with direct entry to the home is a very large, remote-access double garage. The home’s numerous highlights include quality fixtures and fittings throughout, bamboo flooring through the family areas, carpeted bedrooms, ducted heating/cooling, ducted vacuuming, west side double-glazing, solar hot water with electric boost and well-proportioned laundry with built-in cabinetry and external access. The property is serviced by mains power and septic waste management system with ample domestic water delivered via a 130,000lt water tank.

Beyond the home there’s an outdoor lifestyle to enjoy, particularly if horses are on the agenda.  Full boundary fencing and a mix of cleared grazing and stands of native timber are perfect for bikes, strolling or farm animals. There are two stables plus large tree-framed dam delivering ample water for stock, paddocks plus ample scope for further internal fencing, training arena and round yard and plenty of room for a chicken palace and vegetable gardens. And of course, there’s room for a pool.

When quality counts – and shouldn’t it always, astute buyers will readily appreciate this impressive property’s many lifestyle attributes. Just minutes’ walk to Castlemaine Steiner School & Kindergarten, Castlemaine Golf Club, convenient to Campbells Creek’s general store, primary school and iconic 5 Flags Hotel (5mins), Castlemaine’s primary and secondary schools, cafes, stores and galleries (5mins), the regional centre of Bendigo (30mins) and Melbourne (90mins) either via the Calder Highway or fast train from Castlemaine, you can live a superior quality yet relaxed rural lifestyle within easy reach of every urban convenience.