"Asling on the Hill" Magic Bay & Vineyard /Rural Views, Red Fertile Earth, Pool, Tennis & More on a Quiet Country Lane - $2225000

Description

Seldom does such a property of this calibre come on the market and with a location between Baynes and Oceanview Roads, around 2 km to Red Hill Estate, Tucks Ridge and Montalto Vineyards and only a few more minutes down the road to Shoreham beach, there's likely to be no better, more perfect heart of the wine country position to take advantage of the bay and ocean beaches and all the peninsula's finest treats. As you come into Pine Avenue, water views down the road give you a sneak peak of the views in store from the high side of the road at "Asling on the Hill". The Main drive is lined with majestic eucalypts and flowering gums that lead to the turning bay that offers your first views to the waters of Western Port, Phillip Island and Bass Strait in the distance. Entry to the home from either the poolside patio or bay view terrace into an expansive open plan area that offers the flexibility for casual or formal dining and living to suit your every mood and season. The walls of windows and central feature fireplace are highlighted by a classic Victorian Ash parquetry floor that flows throughout the home. From the family room / meals, it's big sliding doors to covered, paved terrace and out to the pool. Banksia-rose and ornamental creepers provide the shade for poolside entertaining in the warmer months or it's the perfect spot to catch the winter sun. Dining / living with water and rural aspect over the Point Leo Road Vineyard open to the bay terrace, landscaped with lavender hedging, exotic maples, waratahs and protea grove that step down to the two lower paddocks and mini orchard. Solid wood kitchen benches / breakfast bar with granite inlays are ideally serviced by a large larder pantry, St George supermatic double oven, dishwasher and of course a great poolside view. The main king-size bedroom suite has stunning bay and rural views adjoining the den / study or second walk in robe and newly finished deluxe ensuite. The study / den and 3rd bedroom are both finished with hand crafted cabinetry. The second bedroom has been transformed into the guest suite with adjoining bathroom, poolside views across the open lawns to the citrus grove. The top paddock is well protected by pine boundary trees and currently used as the horses' day yard and with machinery sheds, work shop and wood store. Lower paddocks of around 4 acres has orientation with rich red fertile soil and is ideal for small planting of your favourite variety. The tennis court is cleverly positioned for the best conditions and with an elevated gazebo, there's ideal place to keep an eye on the day's play. Features Include: * Quality window furnishings, woollen carpets / parquetry floors throughout * Triple remote garage with separate roller doors & work shop * Mini orchard with varieties of apples, stone fruit, nuts, figs & olives * Salt chlorinated pool & Mt Martha gravel tennis court * Large machinery shed, wood store, garden shed & 40,000lt plus water tanks "A Home and Grounds that will Delight All who Inspect" Weekday and weekend Inspection by prior appointment. Jackie Wright 0428 554 267