Nestled amongst established trees and botanic gardens, this gorgeous country retreat is privately positioned with views over the surrounding paddocks and Mount Moriac.
Carefully crafted over many decades to promote native biodiversity, 'Casuarina' offers 29 acres* of exceptional rural living in a prominent Barrabool Hills location.
Located at the end of a no-through road, as you enter the property you are greeted by a private winding driveway that evokes a sense of calm and tranquillity as it weaves through the surrounding landscape and melts the stressors of daily life away.
The much-loved family home provides 3 bed, 3 bath (two ensuites) accommodation over a single level with two main living spaces and a seamless indoor-outdoor connection. Embraced by nature and blessed with beautiful, ever-changing garden and rural views, the property is an outdoor lover's dream, whether it be pottering in the garden, hosting family events in the enormous private courtyard or tending to animals in the paddocks.
Well-appointed, the property features heat pump elec hot water supply, split system heating & cooling, wood fire & OFP, an extra-large 4 car tandem carport adjoining the house, a 3 bay machinery shed with workshop space and wood storage, veggie gardens/wicking beds, orchard, chook run, garden pond/dam, hay shed & stock yards.
In the heart of an established equine community the property was originally set up for horse agistment and has also been used for cattle grazing over the years. Two main dams & electric fences support the property along with extensive tank water supply.
The Gnarwarre district is well known for its supportive community groups and welcoming, family friendly atmosphere. Only a 20 minute* drive from Highton, Newtown & Waurn Ponds shopping amenities, 29 minutes* from Torquay & Surf Coast beaches and 12 minutes* from the popular township of Moriac.
Nearby primary schools include Moriac, Ceres and Woodline with extensive secondary options only a short drive (or bus ride) away, including Kardinia, Geelong College, St Joseph's, Sacred Heart, Christian College and many others.
A spectacular acreage lifestyle awaits! An absolute rural haven; the ultimate tree-change in a picturesque botanical setting.
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*Denotes approximate