5 Bartley Street, Moyhu, Vic, 3732

Set​ ​on​ ​approximately​ ​760m²​ ​in​ ​the​ ​heart​ ​of​ ​Moyhu,​ ​Hope​ ​Cottage​ ​is​ ​a​ ​character-filled​ ​country​ ​home​ ​combining​ ​traditional​ ​charm,​ ​generous​ ​living​ ​spaces​ ​and​ ​an​ ​outstanding​ ​outdoor​ ​lifestyle.​ ​With​ ​established​ ​gardens,​ ​a​ ​productive​ ​orchard,​ ​chook​ ​shed​ ​with​ ​laying​ ​chooks​ ​and​ ​a​ ​substantial​ ​barn,​ ​this​ ​is​ ​a​ ​property​ ​with​ ​warmth,​ ​personality​ ​and​ ​plenty​ ​to​ ​discover.

Behind​ ​the​ ​welcoming​ ​front​ ​verandah,​ ​the​ ​home​ ​retains​ ​many​ ​of​ ​the​ ​features​ ​that​ ​give​ ​period​ ​properties​ ​their​ ​enduring​ ​appeal,​ ​including​ ​high​ ​ceilings,​ ​ornate​ ​cornices​ ​and​ ​traditional​ ​sash​ ​windows.​ ​Accommodation​ ​comprises​ ​three​ ​bedrooms,​ ​all​ ​with​ ​ceiling​ ​fans.​ ​The​ ​main​ ​bedroom​ ​features​ ​generous​ ​built-in​ ​robes,​ ​while​ ​the​ ​third​ ​bedroom​ ​also​ ​offers​ ​built-in​ ​storage.
The​ ​heart​ ​of​ ​the​ ​home​ ​brings​ ​together​ ​the​ ​updated​ ​kitchen,​ ​dining​ ​and​ ​living​ ​spaces,​ ​complemented​ ​by​ ​timber​ ​flooring​ ​and​ ​a​ ​cosy​ ​wood​ ​heater.​ ​The​ ​kitchen​ ​is​ ​well​ ​equipped​ ​with​ ​an​ ​electric​ ​cooktop,​ ​Bosch​ ​dishwasher​ ​and​ ​dual​ ​stainless-steel​ ​sink.​ ​A​ ​second​ ​living/sitting​ ​room​ ​provides​ ​valuable​ ​additional​ ​space,​ ​while​ ​the​ ​light-filled​ ​rear​ ​sunroom​ ​offers​ ​another​ ​versatile​ ​area​ ​overlooking​ ​the​ ​backyard.

The​ ​home​ ​includes​ ​a​ ​central​ ​bathroom​ ​with​ ​shower,​ ​vanity​ ​and​ ​bath,​ ​complemented​ ​by​ ​a​ ​second​ ​bathroom​ ​and​ ​separate​ ​toilet.​ ​Reverse-cycle​ ​heating​ ​and​ ​cooling,​ ​ceiling​ ​fans,​ ​LED​ ​lighting,​ ​an​ ​electrical​ ​upgrade​ ​and​ ​updated​ ​switchboard,​ ​solar​ ​power​ ​system​ ​and​ ​a​ ​near-new​ ​Tesla​ ​electric​ ​vehicle​ ​fast​ ​charger​ ​further​ ​enhance​ ​the​ ​home's​ ​everyday​ ​comfort,​ ​convenience​ ​and​ ​energy​ ​efficiency.
Outside,​ ​the​ ​property​ ​really​ ​comes​ ​into​ ​its​ ​own.​ ​The​ ​secure​ ​backyard​ ​enjoys​ ​a​ ​peaceful​ ​rural​ ​outlook​ ​and​ ​features​ ​an​ ​impressive​ ​established​ ​orchard​ ​with​ ​mandarin,​ ​lime,​ ​lemon,​ ​orange,​ ​blood​ ​orange,​ ​pear,​ ​avocado,​ ​feijoa,​ ​fig,​ ​passionfruit,​ ​cherry,​ ​apricot,​ ​peach,​ ​persimmon,​ ​olive​ ​and​ ​other​ ​stone​ ​fruits.​ ​Magnolias​ ​and​ ​a​ ​mature​ ​Japanese​ ​maple​ ​further​ ​enhance​ ​the​ ​garden​ ​setting.

A​ ​standout​ ​feature​ ​is​ ​the​ ​substantial​ ​barn,​ ​complete​ ​with​ ​concrete​ ​floor,​ ​power​ ​and​ ​wood​ ​heater.​ ​Perfect​ ​as​ ​an​ ​ideal​ ​workshop,​ ​hobby​ ​space​ ​or​ ​relaxed​ ​entertaining​ ​area.​ ​A​ ​chook​ ​shed,​ ​well​ ​with​ ​newly​ ​replaced​ ​pump,​ ​single​ ​carport​ ​and​ ​additional​ ​off-street​ ​parking​ ​complete​ ​this​ ​wonderfully​ ​practical​ ​country​ ​property.

Positioned​ ​within​ ​easy​ ​walking​ ​distance​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Moyhu​ ​Hotel,​ ​general​ ​store,​ ​post​ ​office​ ​and​ ​café,​ ​the​ ​location​ ​captures​ ​everything​ ​that​ ​makes​ ​small-town​ ​living​ ​so​ ​appealing.​ ​The​ ​King​ ​River​ ​and​ ​renowned​ ​King​ ​Valley​ ​food​ ​and​ ​wine​ ​region​ ​are​ ​close​ ​by,​ ​with​ ​Wangaratta​ ​just​ ​a​ ​short​ ​scenic​ ​drive​ ​away.

Character,​ ​established​ ​gardens,​ ​exceptional​ ​sunsets,​ ​flexible​ ​living​ ​and​ ​a​ ​genuine​ ​country​ ​atmosphere​ ​-​ ​Hope​ ​Cottage​ ​is​ ​an​ ​opportunity​ ​to​ ​embrace​ ​the​ ​relaxed​ ​Moyhu​ ​lifestyle​ ​in​ ​a​ ​home​ ​that​ ​is​ ​anything​ ​but​ ​ordinary.


For​ ​further​ ​information​ ​or​ ​to​ ​arrange​ ​a​ ​private​ ​inspection,​ ​please​ ​contact:
Connor​ ​Tait​ ​-​ ​Tait​ ​Real​ ​Estate
M:​ ​0493​ ​674​ ​245
E:​ ​connor@taitrealestate.com.au
W:​ ​www.taitrealestate.com.au