310 McGleads Road

If you've always dreamt of living in a character filled, country house nestled in the fertile, rolling, green South Gippsland hills, close to white sand beaches and surrounded by pretty gardens? Melaleuca Cottage could be your dream home. Located a short drive between Fish Creek and Foster and just 20 odd minutes to the Beach at the Gap, Waratah Bay, Melaleuca Cottage is set on 2 acres (approx.') of landscaped, productive gardens, full of rare plants and constantly changing seasonal flowers. The homes owners were from England and the cottage exudes a welcoming ambience normally found only in an English village cottage. Built by professional builders some 30 years ago using natural materials including mudbrick, timber, warm red brick and slate, you step through the stained-glass front door into an airy double height entry hall leading to an open plan, slate tiled living area with generous garden views. The traditional hardwood kitchen has a spacious pantry and extra storage under the stairs which is perfect for wine, preserves and cleaning materials. A light filled family meals area off the kitchen provides a wonderful space for entertaining, or just whiling away the hours sitting in the window reading a book and watching the native birds in the gardens. The sitting room/ lounge has as a focal point a large brick fireplace and chimney, with slow combustion wood stove that creates a cosy heat bank in winter. Whilst all around the changing light and colour from the garden encroaches into the living areas via the large windows. A door from the sitting room leads to a covered al fresco entertaining area perfect for that end of the day gin or barbeque. Returning to the entry hall, on the left sits a family bathroom with a over bath shower and toilet, then a practical laundry with plenty of storage and a 2nd toilet. A comfortable light filled bedroom on the right has large windows overlooking the gardens and paved courtyard. Whilst 2 more generous bedrooms are located on the 2nd floor along with another bathroom with a shower and toilet. A garden shed and studio office or sleepout sit next to the house perfect for the home handy person or working from home. The productive garden includes raised vegetable beds and established fruit trees, watered from the waterlily covered dam. Water for the house is provided by approx.' 100,000 litres of rainwater tanks. A 3.5KW (approx.') solar system helps with bills. A split system airconditioner sits in the lounge for those chilly days and warm nights. The house has internet connectivity and wastewater is processed by a septic system. This home is just 8 minutes' drive to the shops, schools and medical facilities in Foster. 10 minutes to Fish Creeks cafes and 2 hours and 10 minutes to central Melbourne off peak. It is also within easy reach of renowned Wilson's Promontory National Park. Melaleuca Cottage is super cosy family home or restful country holiday house. Book your private physical or video inspection by calling Julia in 0488 696 434 or watch out for our advertised Open Homes. All information published on this property is provided to Merrington Real Estate by 3rd parties. Buyers should conduct their own enquiries in relation to this property