Description

Lifestyle - Investment - Grazing - Equine - Cropping

Nestled in the prestigious Barrabool Hills, with Heaths Road & Monahans Road frontages, this idyllic property offers a serene lifestyle just 15 minutes from Highton Village and the iconic Barwon River precinct. Centrally located, it's under an hour to the West Gate Bridge/Melbourne, a quick 20-minute drive to Geelong CBD, and within easy reach of renowned Surf Coast beaches of Barwon Heads, Anglesea and Lorne.

As you ascend the sweeping agapantha & tree lined driveway, you'll be greeted by a circa 1925 homestead, thoughtfully renovated in 2016. Set against a picturesque rural backdrop with established trees, the main residence features 6 bedrooms, including a master with ensuite and parent' retreat, family bathroom, study, formal and informal living spaces, a country kitchen, and dining area that opens to a sheltered outdoor entertaining space.

Domestic water needs are met by a substantial 100,000-litre tank, with a further 120,000 litres of rainwater-fed tanks servicing the farm and accommodation facilities, three of which were installed post-2016.

Beyond the main residence, the property offers versatile short-term accommodation or multigenerational living options. A 1 bedroom cottage with bath and kitchen facilities, along with an existing & charming, 1 bedroom dairy conversion with kitchen and separate WC, provide flexibility and the potential for additional income.

Functional farming facilities include a woolshed dating back to 1907, equipped with a foaling box/stable, 20m x 7m machinery shed, and a hayshed with ample capacity to hold approximately 5,000 small square bales or 400 round bales.

"Ironstone" has been meticulously designed for efficient farm management, featuring approximately 40 acres subdivided into 22 paddocks with varying fencing styles ranging from stock fencing to equine post & rail (mostly electrified - solar), annually fertilised on improved pastures with a regular summer crop program (corn/millet). A rear hay paddock of about 28 acres yields around 2,000 small square bales annually.

Water is abundant with three dams, one spring-fed with clear water.

For equestrian enthusiasts, "Ironstone" offers a 50m x 20m outdoor arena (circa 2023), a 5-box stable complex with 2 walk-in boxes and a foaling box.

Experience the tranquillity and functionality of "Ironstone" firsthand.

This exceptional property in a highly regarded location invites inspection by appointment only through Andrew Rice at the Geelong Office.