Property Description
Refresh.
In your very own country retreat. A 1.1hectare oasis located almost in the centre of town.
This much loved & character filled timber cottage is surrounded by nature, both visually & audibly. Sit back & enjoy the ambience in the many pretty pockets found by wandering the pathways through & around the forest-like gardens that encircle the home.
Just a few minutes’ drive from the school, shops & golf course in the quiet country township of Mount Compass. A peaceful retreat that is perfectly positioned to help you escape the rat race of daily life yet still benefitting from the convenience of town facilities close by.
Gated access & driveway winds up to a spacious & charming timber homestead.
Front verandah shades the pretty leadlight front door, opening into a tranquil home. Beautiful warm timbers feature in the floorboards & tall, raked ceilings with ½ panels on some walls. The same rich timbers surround the door frames, windows & kitchen, along with various built-in storage units infilled with pretty, decorative leadlight glass.
Elegant entrance foyer leads to a formal lounge or dining to one side & a spacious casual family space opposite. This room enjoys the raked timber ceilings, with windows & doors on both front & rear aspects, drawing in the pretty garden views & natural light. A feature gas fireplace is the focal point in this room. Country-style kitchen is adjacent. A practical space with white, shaker-style cabinets & polished timber benchtops. Good storage & workspace with electric oven & cooktop.
Your master suite is set at one end of the home. Double doors open to a cosy & restful bedroom. The timber features continue, with soft painted walls contrasting. Luxe carpeted floors. A generous WIR is adjacent, with a colonial ensuite-style bathroom in the same wing. Timber vanity unit & leadlight glass set off the neutral tiling. A sitting room completes this wing, providing a true retreat for you or an ideal guest suite. The sitting room is also accessed from the family area via another set of double doors, creating a dual-purpose 2nd family sitting / rumpus room. Glazed timber doors lead to the outside entertaining area from both this room &the main family room.
Your family/guest accommodation is placed at the opposite end of the home. A secluded wing, offering you 3 more good sized bedrooms along with a separate study area. A beautifully modernised family bathroom is tiled right to the ceiling, all gloss white & soft greys. Conveniently placed to cater to all 3 bedrooms easily. Laundry is accessed off the kitchen, opening to the rear pergola.
Outside, the grounds provide you with multiple entertaining areas. A tall, covered pergola has a brick-paved floor, edged with timber decking that winds around the home. This sheltered entertaining space is bordered by green leafy ferns. More paved sections, secure play areas & multiple “resting” nooks are dotted around the home. Car garaging & storage are catered for in various sheds. Garden to your hearts delight. Sit & enjoy the sounds of birdlife under the shady trees & forest-like surroundings.
Refresh & reinvigorate yourself away from the hustle & bustle. Natures remedies in this true oasis.
