19 Swanston Street, Harrow, VIC 3317

Harrow,​ ​believed​ ​to​ ​be​ ​the​ ​oldest​ ​inland​ ​settlement​ ​in​ ​Victoria,​ ​is​ ​nestled​ ​along​ ​the​ ​banks​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Glenelg​ ​River​ ​among​ ​rolling​ ​hills​ ​and​ ​valleys.​ ​
This​ ​beautiful,​ ​quaint​ ​and​ ​historic​ ​township​ ​is​ ​full​ ​of​ ​charm,​ ​character,​ ​and​ ​stories​ ​from​ ​generations​ ​past.​ ​​ ​While​ ​you​ ​can​ ​certainly​ ​“step​ ​back​ ​in​ ​time,”the​ ​town​ ​is​ ​fully​ ​equipped​ ​with​ ​modern​ ​conveniences​ ​including​ ​a​ ​licensed​ ​GPO​ ​/​ ​cafe​ ​open​ ​7​ ​days,​ ​grocery​ ​store,​ ​mechanics​ ​garage​ ​offering​ ​repairs,​ ​service​ ​and​ ​fuel,​ ​CFA​ ​and​ ​Police​ ​Stations,​ ​Bush​ ​Nurse​ ​medical​ ​centre​ ​offering​ ​primary​ ​health​ ​clinical​ ​services,​ ​allied​ ​health,​ ​community​ ​services​ ​including​ ​neighbourhood​ ​house,​ ​fitness​ ​&​ ​health​ ​classes,​ ​school​ ​holiday​ ​activities​ ​and​ ​accreditation​ ​as​ ​an​ ​age​ ​care​ ​provider​ ​for​ ​support​ ​at​ ​home​ ​packages.​ ​There​ ​is​ ​a​ ​craft​ ​shop​ ​supplying​ ​locally​ ​made​ ​products,​ ​a​ ​library,​ ​the​ ​fully​ ​restored​ ​Hermitage​ ​Hotel​ ​–​ ​licensed​ ​since​ ​1853,​ ​Historic​ ​Centre​ ​and​ ​Museum,​ ​and​ ​the​ ​renowned​ ​Harrow​ ​Discovery​ ​Centre​ ​museum​ ​holding​ ​a​ ​unique​ ​collection​ ​of​ ​displays,​ ​information​ ​and​ ​memorabilia​ ​telling​ ​the​ ​story​ ​of​ ​the​ ​first​ ​international​ ​Australian​ ​sporting​ ​team​ ​to​ ​travel​ ​abroad​ ​touring​ ​England​ ​in​ ​1868​ ​-​ ​an​ ​all​ ​aboriginal​ ​team​ ​from​ ​the​ ​area,​ ​it​ ​also​ ​displays​ ​a​ ​comprehensive​ ​collection​ ​of​ ​Donald​ ​Bradman​ ​memorabilia,there​ ​is​ ​a​ ​picturesque​ ​caravan​ ​park​ ​with​ ​river​ ​swimming​ ​and​ ​a​ ​bus​ ​service​ ​to​ ​the​ ​local​ ​schools​ ​of​ ​Balmoral​ ​and​ ​Edenhope.

Set​ ​on​ ​an​ ​elevated​ ​block​ ​with​ ​sweeping​ ​views​ ​over​ ​Harrow​ ​and​ ​its​ ​picturesque​ ​surrounds,​ ​this​ ​much-loved​ ​and​ ​immaculately​ ​presented​ ​4​ ​bedroom​ ​home​ ​offers​ ​an​ ​exceptional​ ​lifestyle​ ​opportunity.​ ​​ ​The​ ​property​ ​holding​ ​2​ ​land​ ​titles​ ​showcases​ ​perfectly​ ​maintained​ ​gardens,​ ​recent​ ​renovations​ ​throughout,​ ​and​ ​the​ ​added​ ​efficiency​ ​of​ ​solar​ ​power​ ​and​ ​panels.​ ​​ ​Inside,​ ​you’ll​ ​find​ ​three​ ​well-sized​ ​bedrooms​ ​plus​ ​a​ ​generous​ ​master​ ​suite​ ​complete​ ​with​ ​a​ ​walk-in​ ​robe.​ ​The​ ​large,​ ​renovated​ ​open-plan​ ​kitchen​ ​features​ ​electric​ ​cooking​ ​and​ ​a​ ​stainless-steel​ ​dishwasher,​ ​flowing​ ​seamlessly​ ​into​ ​a​ ​spacious​ ​living​ ​area​ ​with​ ​split-system​ ​heating/cooling​ ​and​ ​a​ ​cosy​ ​wood​ ​heater​ ​for​ ​the​ ​cooler​ ​months.​ ​​ ​Additional​ ​highlights​ ​include​ ​a​ ​large​ ​laundry​ ​with​ ​a​ ​second​ ​toilet​ ​and​ ​a​ ​versatile​ ​second​ ​living​ ​area​ ​or​ ​fourth​ ​bedroom​ ​at​ ​the​ ​rear​ ​of​ ​the​ ​home,​ ​opening​ ​onto​ ​a​ ​raised​ ​deck​ ​with​ ​stunning​ ​elevated​ ​views.​ ​Outside,​ ​the​ ​expansive​ ​1290m²​ ​block​ ​offers​ ​a​ ​6m​ ​x​ ​6m​ ​powered​ ​workshop/garage​ ​with​ ​concrete​ ​flooring,​ ​beautifully​ ​kept​ ​gardens,​ ​ample​ ​rainwater​ ​storage,​ ​a​ ​chicken/dog​ ​yard,​ ​a​ ​garden​ ​shed,​ ​a​ ​paved​ ​BBQ​ ​area,​ ​and​ ​a​ ​single​ ​lock-up​ ​garage​ ​directly​ ​off​ ​the​ ​front​ ​of​ ​the​ ​property.

Only​ ​located​ ​89​ ​km​ ​from​ ​Horsham,​ ​74ks​ ​from​ ​Hamilton​ ​and​ ​30ks​ ​from​ ​Edenhope​ ​the​ ​town​ ​prides​ ​itself​ ​on​ ​its​ ​strong​ ​community​ ​spirit​ ​and​ ​regularly​ ​hosts​ ​iconic​ ​events​ ​such​ ​as​ ​the​ ​Harrow​ ​Bush​ ​Billycarts,​ ​Johnny​ ​Mullagh​ ​Memorial​ ​Cricket​ ​Match​ ​weekend,​ ​and​ ​the​ ​renowned​ ​Harrow​ ​Sound​ ​and​ ​Light​ ​Show,​ ​attracting​ ​visitors​ ​from​ ​interstate​ ​and​ ​across​ ​the​ ​region.

Call​ ​today​ ​to​ ​arrange​ ​an​ ​inspection.