123 Hesket-Boundary Road
Hesket, VIC 3442

The property known as “Sanders Wood” is a magnificent estate spanning approximately 80 acres, featuring exquisite landscaping and a striking French Villa architectural style. Situated on a gentle hill, the home offers breathtaking 360-degree views and has been carefully developed over decades into a private and expansive family sanctuary within the highly sought-after Macedon Ranges region.

Access to the estate is via a private road of about 1 kilometer, winding through ancient woodland to a parkland estate nestled along the lower slopes of Mount Macedon. The gardens have been lovingly nurtured over many years, showcasing a peaceful lake, mature trees, informal hedging, lush lawns, rose gardens, peonies, and a mature chestnut orchard. Additional outdoor features include a tennis court, vegetable garden, and thousands of bulbs and exotic plant specimens, creating an enchanting and diverse landscape.

A sheltered courtyard is adorned with climbing roses, pleached Linden trees, and a rare Dividia (Chinese handkerchief tree), complemented by water features and moss-covered urns and pots, making it an ideal space for entertaining and dining.

The home itself exemplifies elegance and quality craftsmanship, constructed with solid rendered brickwork. Interior finishes include Italian tiles and French Oak parquetry flooring, enhanced by bespoke joinery. The glazing throughout the home is uniquely crafted to create a tranquil atmosphere. Notable features include magnificent double-glazed conservatories, rare collectible doors, chandeliers, and a distinctive fire surround, reflecting the eclectic artistry inspired by the owners’ travels worldwide.

The farmhouse kitchen serves as the heart of the home, spacious and well-appointed, adjoining multiple formal and informal living areas. Accommodation comprises four bedrooms, with three located on the ground floor alongside a family bathroom and gallery space. The main bedroom is situated upstairs and boasts an ensuite, walk-in robe, dressing room, open fireplace, soaring ceiling, and a stunning view through a floor-to-ceiling circular window.

Additional interior amenities include hydronic heating, gas log fires, a Cheminees Philippe fireplace, a ducted vacuum system, and high-quality fittings and fixtures throughout the residence.

The property is supported by various sheds and outbuildings, an extensive garden irrigation system, a reliable bore, and large-capacity domestic water storage facilities.

The land composition includes approximately 10 acres of garden, 30 acres of quality grazing land suitable for horses or cattle, with the remainder consisting of natural woodland. This rare rural offering is located in a highly desirable and tightly held area, presenting a unique opportunity for those seeking a prestigious country estate.