A Botanic Oasis on the Hill

$950,000

  23 Leongatha North Road LEONGATHA NORTH VIC 3953

It takes a lifetime to create a garden like this. Dogwood is about the garden. When we bought this property we were purchasing the garden. The spreading oaks, stately Sequoia sempervirens, Eucalyptus strzleckii and E. camaldulensis, the flamboyant Brachychiton acerifolius and so much more - a private botanic garden. It was incidental that a 30 square Frank Lloyd - Wright inspired house sat amidst the 8 acres of garden. As well as the original timber residence (rent or B&B;) there is an array of sheds suitable for a variety of rural activities. This 20 acre property, set on prime grazing land with an enviable water supply is an absolute treasure trove of garden, buildings and wetlands while being a mere 5 minute drive on a sealed road from Leongatha and 90 minutes from the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. The main residence would delight in being reinvigorated and there are plans sympathetic with the style of FLW that could provide adventure for the new owners should they choose. Improvements to the property are extensive: New fencing throughout. Electricity and new piping to adjoining spring fed dam with 4.4 mega litre licence for property enterprises along with 300,000 litres of tank water. New perimeter main, supplying water to the garden with both watering and fire-fighting capacity. Convenient water is available to 60% of the property along with an integrated high volume pump. New stockyards for both truck and trailer. New 15X9m shed comprising two car spaces and lined activity room with split system. Renovated dam and wetland with waterfall,bridge and jetty. The new area for blue berries and other garden produce nicely complements the orchards located within the garden. Dual entrances to property with electric automatic gates. Newly renovated bathroom in original cottage providing B&B; or rental possibilities. 6kw solar system recently installed. Extensive shedding (8 in total), most of which have been improved in a variety ways such as new cladding, roofs or updated electricity. The magic of the trees ,the flowers and the birds within the garden may be captivating enough to lure one away from thinking that their house is their castle.

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