237 Barkers Road, Main Ridge VIC 3928

Set within a tranquil, leafy valley adorned by mature trees and the surrounding bushland along Main Creek, this exceptional property, Akenfield, offers a rare blend of privacy and natural beauty spread across approximately 22 acres in the prestigious Main Ridge precinct on the Mornington Peninsula. The rolling hills and serene paddocks create a picturesque backdrop highly valued in this sought-after location.

Ideal for hobby farmers or those seeking a secluded country lifestyle, this property caters to enthusiasts of vineyards, cattle, or horse grazing. Its captivating 2.5-acre garden, featured in Victorias Open Garden Scheme and Country Style Magazine, showcases meticulous horticultural dedication. The garden is a masterpiece of design with terraced rooms, exotic tall trees, a crab-apple cathedral walk, venerable camellias, various fruit trees, hedging, and raised vegetable gardens, enhancing the property's serene ambiance.

The attractive homestead-style family residence has been thoughtfully refreshed, blending character with comfort. Interior spaces are designed to capture lush garden views, encompassing two warm and inviting living rooms plus an adjacent study area. The home includes three bedrooms, two of which feature ensuites, along with a separate laundry. The open-plan dining and fully equipped kitchen extend seamlessly to sunny northern and western decks, providing ideal settings for indoor/outdoor dining and entertaining.

Attached to the main home, a separate split-level studio or additional accommodation offers versatility with a kitchen, living area, cellar, and three bedrooms, including two upstairs sharing a pristine bathroom and a third bedroom with an ensuite accessible via a spiral staircase.

Extensive farming facilities include fenced paddocks and cattle yards, multiple rainwater tanks totalling 46,000 litres, creek water supply for stock, a bore, a garden watering system, hay shed, and electric fencing. The home's amenities feature open fireplace, gas and ducted heating, reverse cycle cooling, overhead fans, substantial internal and secure storage, an original mud brick and shingle roofed former dairy now converted to a woodshed, garage, breezeway, three stable units, and numerous off-street parking spaces. Notably, Akenfield operates currently as a working farm, reflecting its functional rural setup.

Its location enhances lifestyle options, being only minutes from the charming villages of Flinders and Red Hill, local markets, premium wineries, and local restaurants, along with access to bay and surf beaches. The property is approximately twenty-five minutes to Sorrento, Portsea, and Mornington, and just over an hour from Melbourne, underlining its blend of rural peace and connectivity to city conveniences.