'Rose Cottage' 75 Lawrie Road Beechworth VIC 3747

For sale by Public Auction Saturday 20th September @11 am on site. 75 Lawrie Road Beechworth Victoria 3747

“Rose Cottage” situated in the Lawrie Road, Beechworth precinct presents as the epitome of rural living, offering lifestyle, convenience, sustainability and income potential.

A feature of “Rose Cottage” is its proximity to Beechworth and walking and riding paths, restaurants and cafes. Close by there is access to the original gold fields and opportunities to fossick and experience panning and bush walking. The area is a haven for native flora and fauna.

The securely fenced allotment is 5.08HA - 12.5 Acres subdivided into five (5) paddocks and is gently undulating land with a spring fed dam and two (2) catchment dams. The land is ideal for horses, grazing or hay. The property carries 40 sheep over the Spring Summer months for grass reduction.

House water is abundant via 125,000 litre rainwater tank and a potable bore, and extra rainwater supply tanks at the shed. Stock and farm water is via gravity feed and tanks.

The land is currently used as a small chestnut enterprise with approximately 250 established trees of five (5) varieties. These include Bouche de Betizac, Red Spanish, De Coppe Marrone, Purton’s Pride, and Morena. Organic principles are used on the land. The plant and equipment relating to the chestnut enterprise is included with the property.

The orchard arboretum can offer you a private and serene place for contemplation.

The home designed by Sunjoule was built in 2013 and focuses on solar passive living.

The entry to the home is via a mudroom which provides an air lock to maintain draft free comfortable living all year-round. Adequate storage by way of built-in cupboards is an added feature of this area. A beautiful and well-appointed bathroom and laundry are adjoining this room.

The expansive open plan living provides a light and airy atmosphere with sliding doors to front pergola and trifold doors to an easterly facing entertainment area. Ornamental grape vines provide shade and cool in the summer months. All windows and sliding doors in the property are double glazed and Italian slate style floor tiles are throughout the home. A USA built Quadra fire heats the home.

The entertainer’s kitchen offers a ceasar stone island bench with a central cook top situated to share the meal preparation and to enjoy the view while cooking. Quality appliances include Miele stove and dishwasher and a Smeg gas cook top. This kitchen functions well with ample storage and easy access to the entertainment area.

All bedrooms offer garden vistas with large, double-glazed windows overlooking attractive areas of the property.

Adjoining the living area is a large bedroom currently used for study/guest accommodation. With double internal doors and sliding doors to front pergola this beautiful room has a multitude of uses.

The bedroom wing at the rear of the home provides two (2) spacious bedrooms with extensive built in robes and views to the established tiered garden at rear of home. Included in this garden is a blueberry hedge and camelia hedge which attracts bird life all year round

Central to these bedrooms’ is a luxury family bathroom with standalone bathtub and large shower recess with a massage shower.

The garden and surrounds offer low maintenance lawn areas, established shrubs and trees, a vegetable garden and an orchard which includes apples, pear, fig, pomegranate’s, citrus, Irish strawberry trees, gooseberries, blueberries, olives and a Canadian Maple tree for syrup.

Accommodation for four (4) cars at the Western end of the home.

Shedding includes a lock up colorbond shed for chestnut grading and workshop, undercover area for horses, float, hay or storage. Adjoining the shedding is yarding for horses, sheep or alpacas and a rainwater tank.

This complete package is ideal for those wishing for a quiet, private and convenient lifestyle so close to the popular Beechworth town and all it has to offer.

School buses to all Beechworth, Wangaratta and Wodonga schools – pick up is close by

Mail is via Beechworth Post Office boxes

Weekly Council rubbish Removal

Property Features

• Built In Wardrobes
• Outdoor Entertaining Area