Description

• Charming & original period 3 bedroom cottage in a secluded location with frontage to Nardoo Creek on Hawkesdale’s edge

• Outstanding shedding including new stable complex & machinery/truck shed plus a fully enclosed lockable, all steel equipment shed with power & concrete floor. Double carport.

• Excellent horse subdivision of 6 paddocks with established plantations for shade and shelter.

Perfectly positioned in picturesque surrounds, ideally suited for first homeowners and horse enthusiasts alike.

Full listing details:

LOCATION: “Ti Tree Cottage” 34 Ryans Road, Hawkesdale – 2 Titles – Zoned Farming
Set on 6 acres/2.42 hectares.
Ti Tree Cottage is perfectly positioned in a quiet location at the end of Ryans Road with no-thru traffic yet walking distance to Hawkesdale. School Bus at top of Ryans Road (last on and first off). Absolute frontage to Nardoo Creek (spring fed, never dry) on the southern boundary – 99 year lease.

THE REGION: Hawkesdale strategically located between the regional centres of Hamilton (58km) and Warrnambool (40km) and within an easy commute of both. Locally Hawkesdale is known for its P12 schooling and new kindergarten/daycare. The small rural town also offers a post office/store, hotel, sporting clubs including football and cricket, public pool and sense of community. Hawkesdale is situated 40 km from Port Fairy and all it has to offer, including cafes, restaurants and beaches.

HOME: Small weatherboard cottage – C: 1904 with original period features including tongue and groove lining and original floorboards and rustic charm. The cottage is 2 or 3 bedrooms currently set up as 2 and a study (NBN connected). Master bedroom with BIRs. There is a recently upgraded bathroom with shower over the bath and a toilet. The kitchen has been renovated – C. 2015 to include new cupboards and bench tops with tiled splash backs. Appliances include Electric stove and dishwasher.
The home is heated by a Coonara wood heater situated in the easterly facing lounge room which keeps the cottage warm throughout. The home has been extended to include an outdoor covered entertaining area with timber deck with direct access from the lounge room. There is a laundry with direct access to an enclosed porch.
The home features an as new roof, fully insulated, as new wiring with Smart Metre and all new aluminum windows (in last 4 years). The vendor comments on how cool the cottage stays in summer. There is an established garden featuring both native and mature trees and neat lawn area.

FARMING/STRUCTURAL
IMPROVEMENTS: Improvements to the property include equipment shed of all steel construction, fully lockable with cement floor and power. Double high carport for horse float and caravan storage which adjoins the garage. New custom built all steel new machinery shed(12m x 8m) to include trucks, tractors and other implements, hard stand gravel based floor, power close by not connected.

Brand new custom built stable complex (9m x 17m) comprising of 2 undercover open plan large yards with hard stand gravel base - provision for further two stable yards currently used for hay storage with plumbing close by at rear (52 x 15ft). All weather horse exercise area with hard stand gravel base – designed to educate horses. 2x quality large professionally fenced (energised) safe dog runs with housing. Security lighting in all directions. 2x20ft all steel water proof shipping containers ideal for all types of storage.

PADDOCKS: “Ti Tree Cottage” features 6 highly productive acres which have been sown down and fertilised annually, the property yields high quality hay and has been divided into 6 horse paddocks (easy conversion to boutique sheep or cattle paddocks) with superior energised fencing on mains power. The paddocks have capacity to run 9 horses with some supplementary feeding.

WATER: Approximately 12,000 gallon fresh water – 3 tanks plumbed to house and can be switched to all watering points in paddocks. High quality bore with submersible pump equipped supplying stock water directly.

COMMENTS: A quaint cottage set on 6 acres, perfect for first homebuyers, horse enthusiasts or small hobby farm buyers.