20 Pennell Court, Wattle Bank, Vic 3995

The property is positioned in a highly desirable area of Wattle Bank for those seeking a rural lifestyle. Only 10 minutes to the serene beaches of Inverloch and 10 minutes to the retail hub of Wonthaggi, this beautiful home set within 5 acres (2ha) of exceptional landscaped grounds and four paddocks maintains discreet street presence while offering a north facing private aspect from the living rooms and discreet outdoor alfresco areas. The country style home features wrap around bullnose verandas providing magnificent views of the gardens from every room while offering a well-proportioned floor plan throughout an exceptionally renovated home. The layout reveals an open plan living, dining and stunning central kitchen with ample storage forming the heart of the home. The living area is comfortable with high pitched ceilings providing an excellent sense of space and enjoys a wood-heater for the cooler months and reverse cycle for climate control throughout the year. There is an easy link from the dining area to outdoor alfresco and family room offering sensational spaces for entertaining and relaxing. There is an excellent division between the private and social spaces. The main suite includes a walk-in robe and updated bathroom facilities whilst three further bedrooms, two with built in robes, are serviced by a smart new bathroom and separate toilet and laundry with access to outside. Inside the home features abound with luminous timber ceilings and dado panelling painted white, tiled flooring for easy care, soft carpet in bedrooms, large colonial windows, stone bench tops, stainless steel appliances, ceiling fans. Whilst the alfresco area offers café blinds, a fire pit, an enclosed play area for the kids (or maybe a spa) and paths leading to the magnificent gardens. The home has 19 panels of solar equating to 5.8kW of solar, solar powered auto gate entry, two hot water systems for continuous flow throughout the entire home, 60,000 litres of water (50,000 litre concrete tank and 10,000 litre tank) servicing both house and garden very adequately.  The magnificent botanic garden comprises two ponds offering delightful water features, a fernery, white iron garden gazebo, mature native trees, numerous flowering garden beds as well as many seating areas to relax and unwind while you enjoy the fruit from the productive orchard and as you watch and listen to the amazing array of birds and other native wildlife.  A fabulous “man cave” situated at the rear of the home offers another separate living space which features reverse cycle air-conditioning and a cosy wood heater. This terrific building could also be utilized for self-contained accommodation or a separate work/home office if desired and certainly extends the accommodation of the main residence. The shedding offers one double garage, caravan storage and workshop plus a two-bay shed ideal for machinery needed for a rural lifestyle property. A garden shed, pet enclosure, chicken coup, animal shelter and four fully fenced paddocks ideal for sheep, goats or the like completes the profile of this magnificent property ready for a new owner to love and call home. Many buyers are recognising the lifestyle that South Gippsland affords for those seeking a rural lifestyle and proximity to commercial hub of Wonthaggi and coastal town of Inverloch just adds to the desirability of the location. Land: 2ha House: 124sqm (plus man cave, alfresco and verandah areas)