452 Bacchus Marsh Road
Bullengarook, VIC 3437

Overview

452 Bacchus Marsh Road, Bullengarook

This exceptional lifestyle property spans approximately 10.5 acres (4.25 hectares) and offers a remarkable blend of a beautifully renovated residence and extensive infrastructure suited for equestrian activities, hobby farming, and car collecting. Located just five minutes from Gisborne, the estate enjoys a peaceful rural setting with easy access to local amenities.

The home has undergone a masterful renovation that enhances its character and charm. Freshly painted interiors are complemented by carefully selected lighting fixtures, including lanterns at the entry and delicate wall sconces indoors. Architectural details such as corbelled features and Tasmanian Oak hardwood flooring add to the refined ambiance throughout the residence. The formal entryway welcomes guests with bench seating, vertical joint panelling, timber fretwork, and mosaic tiling, all illuminated by a trio of whisky-glass chandeliers, creating an elegant introduction to the home.

Living spaces are generous and thoughtfully designed. The spacious lounge features a combustion wood heater and flows seamlessly into a central dining area and a stunning, updated kitchen. The kitchen boasts rich timber worktops with a waterfall-edge slab and bar seating, Shaker-style cabinetry, a patterned tiled splashback, built-in wine storage, statement tapware, and modern appliances including a Haier oven, cooktop and range, and a Miele dishwasher. French windows and doors throughout the home provide lush views of the surrounding greenery and open onto a classic wraparound veranda and a north-facing rear alfresco deck, perfect for year-round entertaining.

The accommodation includes four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The main bedroom suite features a walk-in robe and a luxurious ensuite with fully tiled walls, a frameless glass walk-in shower niche, and a bluestone-topped vanity. The remaining three bedrooms are located in a separate wing and are served by a resort-quality family bathroom with a frameless glass walk-in shower and a sculptural fluted bath positioned by a picture window to capture scenic views. The laundry has been updated with elegant antique-style splashback tiles, vertical joint panelling, and mosaic flooring. Additional comforts include split-system heating and cooling, a substantial solar array, and solar-powered keypad entry gates.

The grounds surrounding the residence are park-like, featuring expansive lawns, mature European trees, roses, camellias, hydrangeas, and stately hedges. The beautifully maintained garden invites exploration across the property to a dam encircled by gum trees, which supports local wildlife such as frogs and yabbies, enhancing the estate's natural biodiversity and sense of place.

Infrastructure on the property is comprehensive and well-suited to a variety of pursuits. Multiple fenced paddocks, each with water access, are ideal for thoroughbred horses or hay production, with one paddock including a sheltered horse box. The shedding facilities are extensive and include a large concreted, powered shed with two remote roller doors plus a rear roller door; a second high-clearance shed measuring 15 by 9 meters with a lockable storeroom; roofed shipping-container utility and tack rooms; two stables with hardwood surrounds and platforms; and holding yards. These facilities provide an excellent environment for car collectors to house, maintain, and display prized vehicles securely.

Water security is excellent, with approximately 350,000 litres of tank capacity. Additional amenities include a goat enclosure, fox-proof chicken coops, dog runs, a vegetable garden, and a fully fenced orchard planted with a variety of fruit trees including apple, plum, pear, peach, apricot, cherry, and persimmon.

This property represents an absolute country dream, located within a five-minute drive of Gisborne’s cafes, shops, schools, and services. It is zoned for the sought-after Gisborne Secondary College. This landmark rural residence offers space, substance, and superb convenience, making it an ideal haven for lifestyle seekers, equine enthusiasts, and car collectors alike.

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