2280 Glenelg Highway, Scarsdale VIC 3351

Set on an exceptional 20-acre (approx.) lifestyle allotment, this versatile rural retreat offers the perfect balance of space, comfort and privacy. Featuring two separate dwellings, extensive shedding and outstanding outdoor infrastructure, this is an ideal opportunity for large or multi-generational families, or anyone seeking a peaceful country lifestyle without sacrificing convenience.

The main residence is thoughtfully designed for family living, offering four generous bedrooms, each with built-in robes, while one bedroom also features its own split-system heating and cooling. A spacious open-plan living and dining area is filled with natural light and is serviced by a split-system for year-round comfort, connecting seamlessly to a second carpeted living room and providing flexibility for growing families. The kitchen overlooks the dining space and rear entertaining deck, complete with an electric cooktop, electric oven, woodfire oven, dishwasher and large corner pantry.

Positioned centrally within the home, the bathroom features a spa bath, shower and vanity with convenient Jack and Jill access, complemented by a separate powder room. The home also benefits from hydronic heating throughout, while the updated laundry offers an abundance of modern storage and quality fittings. Front and rear decks provide the perfect place to relax and take in the peaceful surrounds.

Adding tremendous value is the fully self-contained second dwelling, ideal for extended family, ageing parents, teenagers seeking independence or guest accommodation. The unit offers a spacious bedroom with built-in robe, an open-plan living area with vinyl plank flooring and split-system heating and cooling, plus a well-equipped kitchen with gas cooktop and electric oven. A bathroom with shower, vanity, toilet and heated towel rail completes the space, while the enormous enclosed undercover deck creates a fantastic year-round entertaining area.

Outside, the property is exceptionally well equipped. A huge 21m x 9m shed with power, concrete floor and adjoining carport provides endless room for vehicles, machinery, workshops or hobbies. Sustainability is enhanced by a 12kW solar system, mains power, approximately 90,000 litres of tank water, LPG hot water, septic system and satellite NBN.

The lifestyle on offer is second to none. Enjoy a beautifully fenced and certified swimming pool, multiple paddocks, two dams, additional shedding and animal shelters, making the property ideal for hobby farming or those wanting room for horses and livestock. Native trees and open clearings create a peaceful setting rich with local flora and fauna, while the home itself is privately positioned well back from the road.

Convenience complements the rural setting, with a school bus stop located nearby, just five minutes to Smythesdale, approximately 15 minutes to Delacombe Town Centre, around 25 minutes to Ballarat Central, approximately 80 minutes to Geelong and around two hours to Melbourne.

Whether you're searching for the perfect property to accommodate multiple generations under one roof, raise a growing family with room to explore, or simply escape to your own private country sanctuary, this remarkable lifestyle property delivers space, versatility and endless possibilities.

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