5837 Portland-Casterton Rd Sandford VIC 3312

A rare find in this community is ‘Glenfaba’ a lifestyle property that must be viewed to appreciate. Set on a superbly fenced 14 acres on the Portland/Casterton Road only 6 kilometres from Casterton, this property allows you to have room to indulge in the rural delights of the area.

Awake to the sound of kookaburras, collect eggs for your breakfast or source fruit and veggies from your garden. Imagine sharing a wine from the deck and a plate of yabbies caught from the dam while enjoying sweeping rural views over the small village of Sandford.

The well-appointed home, only 7 years old, with a 6 star energy rating will satisfy the most discerning person with its open planned kitchen and living areas with cathedral ceiling. Natural light floods the area through a Velux opening skylight.

The kitchen has an induction cooktop, pyrolytic 60cm fan forced oven, stone bench tops, glass splash back, dishwasher, led lighting, external vented range hood, large walk-in pantry, extensive soft closing drawers and cupboards, and a large central workbench and breakfast bar.

Timber flooring is throughout with carpeted bedrooms and extra-large walk-in robe in master bedroom. The well-appointed laundry and extensive sized linen press add to the storage capacity.

The bathroom has a large walk in stepless shower, and the toilet is stand alone. All doors and windows are deadlocked, A motion activated alarm sits at the entrance to the property and the current owner has installed his own standalone security camera and motion system.

A 5-kilowatt solar panel system, solar hot water and a heat pump system compliment the six-star energy rating of the home. All windows are double glazed, ceilings and external walls are insulated, the electric external shade blinds, internal block out and shade blinds throughout assist with temperature control. The home and studio space have split systems and slow combustion wood heating. Ceiling fans are in the living and master bedroom. The home meets current fire rating requirements.

Attached to the home is the Studio which features, a bathroom and separate living area, there are multiple uses for this space.

There is a double garage upon entry to the property which also features a workshop area. Other features are the garden sheds, chook pen and container storages.

A reliable water supply exceeds the expectations of a rural property. Whilst town water is supplied to the house and gardens, there is 90,000 litres of tank water also connected for home use. The garden is gravity fed through 40,000 litre dam water tanks. These are filled from a power connected pump at the large spring fed dam. The dam is fully fenced, an irrigation system assists with garden watering. Cattle trough is connected to town water.

Located on a school bus route, it is an ideal for a family, with plenty of land for horses or a few livestock. It provides an opportunity to work from home and has technology features to impress.

Satellite NBN Internet and excellent mobile phone reception for Telstra & Optus is available. The house is cabled cat 5 to the home and studio. It is also wired to receive Foxtel.

A large deck from the living area is the ideal place to capture to the setting sun and watch the stars appear and take in the serenity of this unique rural setting. An inspection is the only way to believe what this property is offering and make your move to the county.

Contact Mark De Garis for an inspection today on 0428 372 124

Property Code: 833