Railway gatekeeper's home offers history on three acres
Built in 1902 as a railway gatekeeper's house then relocated by bullock team during the 1920s.
If you're looking for a home with character and a story to be told then here is an opportunity to grow and create on acreage with garden and paddocks plus lovely views across farmland.
Originally built in 1902 as the railway gatekeeper's house on the Koonwarra railway line, this charming piece of local history was relocated to its current position by bullock team in the 1920s.
Today it sits on about 1.2 hectares (three acres) along a quiet country road, just a 12-minute drive from Leongatha.
The light-filled dining and living room features cathedral ceilings, timber floors, a wood heater, a reverse cycle air conditioner and French doors opening out to the deck, a lovely place to enjoy the garden and the views beyond.
The kitchen has a central island bench with breakfast bar, gas cooktop, electric oven, dishwasher, pantry cupboards and a charming original chimney and fireplace, currently not in use.
There are three bedrooms, including a spacious master with a cosy fireplace and walk-in robe.
The master has a separate adjoining smaller room, once the baby's room, which would also make an ideal home study or could be converted to an ensuite.
The bathroom is brand new, having only been completed in recent months, and is stylish and modern, perfect for this country home, with a freestanding bath, separate shower, vanity and toilet, plus a second toilet in the laundry.
Outside, the original shedding offers plenty of scope and opportunity.
With its own separate entrance, the former dairy has power and presents an exciting opportunity to create an amazing home studio, with views stretching towards the coastline.
Alternatively, remove the existing structure and create the perfect site for a substantial new shed, designed to suit your needs and vision.
The garden has a beautiful arbour of wisteria and ornamental grapes, with a table and chair area to enjoy the serenity.
The property is spacious so there is room to add garden or create more paddocks.
And for those who love to ride horses or bikes or simply take a long stroll, you only need to wander down the quiet road to the Great Southern Rail Trail in Koonwarra.
The vibrant village of Meeniyan, with its cafes, hotel, boutique shops, jewellers and artisan bakery, is just six minutes away, or you can pop down to the corner for coffee at the Koonwarra cafe.
Leongatha's major supermarkets are a 12-minute drive, the beaches of Inverloch are 20 minutes away and Melbourne is just under two hours.
Contact Irene Walker at SEJ Real Estate on 0429 045 632 for further information or to arrange a personal inspection.
