846 Gillies Road

Opportunities like this are rarely presented to the open market, a versatile and thoughtfully updated lifestyle property offering exceptional potential for both family living and business use. Just 10 minutes from Ballarat's northern edge, this unique 8.4acre (approx.) property delivers the perfect blend of rural tranquillity and modern comfort. The beautifully renovated home features a chef's kitchen complete with stone benchtops, soft-close cabinetry, a dishwasher, and stylish fixtures throughout. Sunlight pours into the open-plan living and dining area, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere, further enhanced by a combustion wood heater, gas log fire, and split-system air conditioning. The home includes four bedrooms, two with built-in robes, an updated main bathroom, a spacious laundry, separate toilet, and a second living space at the rear, ideally positioned to catch the morning sun. What truly sets this property apart is its land usability and infrastructure. The grounds have been thoughtfully landscaped with established gardens and custom ponds. Two large fully concreted sheds with power provide ample space for equipment, storage, or to run a business (STCA). One shed includes a dedicated office area with a tea room and two split systems, while the large machinery shed offers excellent clearance for trucks or large vehicles. Additional features include a rear storage shed, extensive earthworks ready for further development, and excellent truck access. This property is the headquarters of Bells Water Gardens, master certified Aquascape contractors. The site features a number of beautifully designed ecosystem display ponds, including a stunning recreational pond that offers a peaceful retreat, a thriving habitat for wildlife, and the unique opportunity to interact with nature through swimming and snorkeling. Designed as fully natural ecosystems, the ponds require minimal maintenance and use no chemicals, creating a serene escape from busy everyday life. Fully fenced and well equipped, the property includes an irrigation system, dam, bore water, solar panels, large water tanks, pipeline infrastructure, chicken coop, and designated sheep and pig area, making it ideal for hobby farming, agri-business, or simply living the good life in the country. JD1103