68 Maddisons Road

Just 9 minutes from Meeniyan, 68 Maddisons Rd, is an ideal larger, very private lifestyle property with gently undulating, highly fertile, acreage, close to Fish Creek and award winning South Gippsland beaches, Accessed via a long winding private track through mature bush dotted with large dams and well fenced, paddocks. The land is exceptional, suitable to grow almost anything but perfect for cattle, sheep or horses with outstanding reliable water. Nestled in attractive landscaped mature native gardens, the brick, solid steel framed homestead sits high on the hill in the back corner of the land overlooking the largest lake sized dam and distant hills beyond. The homes practical configuration makes the most of the striking rural views from all the main living areas. At its centre is the food lovers kitchen with its 90cm dual fuel stove and ample storage and family dining room with a fully fly-wired outdoor entertainment area. To the left of the dining area sits a family living room or TV room, whilst a large formal lounge sits on the right with its own veranda overlooking the mature gardens and the sweeping views. The private master bedroom with walk in robe and ensuite bathroom sit behind the formal lounge. While the remaining 3 family bedrooms (one currently used as a study) have large built in robes and share a family bathroom at the other end of the house . The practical laundry/ mudroom has easy access from the outside with plenty of room for muddy wellies and farm clothes. Split System aircon units throughout provide heating and cooling in the house. Outside the native gardens play host to a vast range of busy small native birds including Superb Wrens and Eastern Spinebills and the occasional passing Koala. The established productive gardens and covered veggie beds include asparagus and raspberry beds, blueberries, black currents and herbs (within easy walk of the kitchen) citrus trees and mature orchard with almond and pomegranate trees, apples and best of all, a very healthy mulberry tree. A massive, 100,000 litre rainwater tank, provides water for the house and gardens. Solar panels assist with power bills. The 2 car under the roof line garage and direct access to the house means you never have to bring shopping in the rain, and 2 large lockable sheds provide room for workshop space and storage for mowers and tools. The undulating tractable land has very high carrying capacity and is well maintained and currently leased to a local beef farmer. The 8 paddocks all have access to water and there are in 6 dams on the property with a central hay shed and yards that need some work. Shelter belts, wildlife corridors and plenty native bush means the home is regularly visited by local wildlife including eagles and koalas. The property within 11mins of the cafes, shops and schools of Meeniyan, close to Fish Creek and Foster and the beaches of Waratah Bay and just 2 hours 20 minutes from central Melbourne. Recent land sales in Stony Creek have been very strong, and properties with highly productive larger acreage are increasingly rare in South Gippsland. Contact the Julia on 0488 696 434 to organise an private inspection or attend our advertised public Open Homes. Note: Live video inspections on Facetime or WhatsApp are also available by appointment.