Set on 10 acres, this beautifully designed home is one of the finest Buninyong properties to be offered for sale in recent years. The house is positioned on the slopes of Mount Buninyong and makes the most of the sweeping valley vistas below.

Entering the property past dry stone walls, the Tuscan-stoned, tree-lined driveway winds through sweeping lawns towards the well-appointed family home.

Designed to take in natural light and views from every angle, the house has five bedrooms with built-in-robes, three bathrooms, a study, library/sitting room, formal lounge/billiard room, kitchen/dining, studio, kids study nook and two additional indoor living spaces.

The king-sized main bedroom incorporates breathtaking views, its own his/her walk-in robe, and an ensuite complete with double vanity, double shower, free-standing bath and a toilet.

The modern kitchen boasts a ceramic double sink, Caesarstone benchtops, a pantry, Asko dishwasher and an adjacent dining area with a prime position to enjoy the stunning valley views.

The family/living area is generously proportioned, with stunning polished spotted-gum timber flooring and a Jotul wood combustion fireplace. A folding glass wall opens onto an undercover dining area, with a Vergola opening/closing roof bringing the outside in.

Numerous decks and paved areas surround the home and add to the easily-accessible outdoor lifestyle, as do the wood-fired hot tub and paved entertaining area with wood chiminea.

The fully-fenced gardens include manicured lawns, established trees, hedges, paths, treed-avenues and a vegetable garden with an automated irrigation system, which is fed from the property's dam. A 127,000 litre tank supplies the house with its main source of water, with two more tanks supplying additional water to the house and gardens.

The discretely positioned shedding on the property is well catered for, with a 21x6 metre concreted lock-up shed with power, which is accessed via a second gated entrance.

Other features of this amazing property include a separate guest room/granny flat with ensuite and private decked area, NBN connection, LED lights throughout, double glazed windows, two independent reverse cycle Daikin heating/cooling systems and two large independent hot water systems.

Located along a quiet, no-through road, this property is within walking distance to Buninyong Primary School and Buninyong's cafes, restaurants, supermarket, shops and golf course.

With natural surroundings, botanic gardens, reserves and walking tracks in the immediate vicinity and just 15 minutes to Ballarat's CBD and the Western Freeway, properties of this quality and position don't come around often. Don't wait, call today to book your private inspection.

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