27 Darling Road

Peaceful and private yet central to many of the region's renowned wineries, cafes and villages. Craftsman constructed residence. Every window frames a masterpiece of colour as green paddocks give way to the dark hues of nearby mountains and end with a pale blue haze of diminishing shades as the hills merge with the horizon far away. The Valley floor and Melbourne light up as night falls. Built of brick with a core rammed earth wall on a concrete slab. High ceilings, double glazed windows, the house is sited for summer shade and winter warmth. The large roof cantilevers provide shade in the summer without interrupting the views and stretch the house across the site to settle it down onto its hilltop position. Huge open plan living and dining area, luxuriously appointed kitchen with Miele appliances, large chef's pantry, home office/den, 3 double bedrooms each with spacious en suite, the master suite with full bath, large walk-in shower, double vanity and walk-in robe, private lounge or 4th bedroom, powder room, large laundry/mudroom also with Miele appliances, storeroom. Nestled between two wings of the home is a slate paved entertaining and outdoor living space with an auto louvre roof, a sunken fire pit and incredible views towards the horizon. Split system heating and cooling, zoned under floor heating throughout, cosy wood heating in the lounge and a plentiful supply of firewood, ducted vacuum system. 5kw solar panels. Pizza oven, double garage, carport and separate wine/home produce cellar. A magnificent 15m long pool complete with spa. Patios and private nooks to sit and read. Enjoy an evening drink watching unbelievably beautiful sunsets and clear skies full of stars. Gradually you notice the heavenly silence together with the fresh and clean hilltop air. The land rises from the road with a long sealed driveway leading up to the residence. Used in the past for both horses and cattle. There is a balance of well maintained pastures and beautiful natural forest with extensive graded walking trails and prolific bird and animal life. Ample space to continue agricultural uses. Large steel barn with concrete floor and electricity connected, triple high clearance and remote control doors, amenities area, includes toilet and shower, ideal as a studio. Multiple solar panels. Elaborate vegetable gardens, netted berry patch and also netted home orchard, all with automated drip irrigation. An abundance of rainwater storage facilities. A perfectly constructed riding arena now being used as a very practical chicken coop. There is space for a dressage arena and the existing roofed shed extension could readily be adapted for use as stables and hay store. A sculpted dry creek bed joins the two dams, one of which includes an entertainment deck and children's adventure park with flying fox, ropes and climbing gear, barbeque area and fire pit. A self-contained property in many respects. Water and firewood provided, solar panels contribute to mains power supply, substantial home orchard and vegetable patches, 37 acres of natural and free child entertainment, a haven to withdraw to and idyllic conditions if you can work from home. All within easy reach of suburbia but out of sight and unknown to exist, unless you have been a guest fortunate enough to be invited. Inspection by appointment.