285 Mount Eliza Road, Riddells Creek, VIC 3431

Built​ ​in​ ​the​ ​early​ ​1990s​ ​by​ ​Fasham​ ​Johnson,​ ​this​ ​architecturally​ ​designed​ ​residence​ ​is​ ​thoughtfully​ ​positioned​ ​to​ ​capture​ ​natural​ ​light​ ​and​ ​complement​ ​the​ ​surrounding​ ​landscape.​ ​The​ ​home​ ​features​ ​four​ ​spacious​ ​bedrooms,​ ​two​ ​well-appointed​ ​bathrooms,​ ​and​ ​a​ ​dedicated​ ​study​ ​ideal​ ​for​ ​a​ ​home​ ​office.​ ​Double-glazed​ ​windows​ ​enhance​ ​energy​ ​efficiency​ ​and​ ​year-round​ ​comfort.​ ​Conveniently​ ​located​ ​just​ ​35​ ​kilometres​ ​from​ ​Melbourne​ ​International​ ​Airport​ ​and​ ​less​ ​than​ ​an​ ​hour​ ​from​ ​the​ ​Melbourne​ ​CBD,​ ​the​ ​property​ ​offers​ ​both​ ​privacy​ ​and​ ​accessibility.

Inside,​ ​the​ ​formal​ ​living​ ​area​ ​includes​ ​a​ ​welcoming​ ​fireplace​ ​and​ ​French​ ​doors​ ​that​ ​open​ ​to​ ​an​ ​outdoor​ ​entertaining​ ​area,​ ​providing​ ​an​ ​easy​ ​transition​ ​between​ ​indoor​ ​and​ ​outdoor​ ​living.​ ​The​ ​expansive​ ​kitchen​ ​takes​ ​in​ ​city​ ​views​ ​and​ ​boasts​ ​a​ ​large​ ​island​ ​bench,​ ​breakfast​ ​bar,​ ​walk-in​ ​pantry,​ ​Euro​ ​appliances,​ ​and​ ​sleek​ ​stone​ ​benchtops​ ​and​ ​splashback.​ ​A​ ​sunken​ ​living​ ​room​ ​with​ ​a​ ​wood​ ​heater​ ​opens​ ​to​ ​a​ ​verandah​ ​and​ ​landscaped​ ​gardens,​ ​creating​ ​a​ ​relaxing​ ​atmosphere​ ​for​ ​family​ ​and​ ​guests.​ ​The​ ​main​ ​bedroom​ ​suite​ ​features​ ​a​ ​walk-in​ ​robe,​ ​built-in​ ​storage,​ ​and​ ​a​ ​spacious​ ​ensuite​ ​overlooking​ ​the​ ​gardens.​ ​Three​ ​additional​ ​bedrooms​ ​provide​ ​flexible​ ​accommodation—two​ ​with​ ​built-in​ ​robes​ ​and​ ​one​ ​adaptable​ ​as​ ​an​ ​additional​ ​living​ ​space.

Outdoors,​ ​the​ ​home​ ​opens​ ​to​ ​a​ ​north-facing​ ​paved​ ​entertaining​ ​area​ ​surrounded​ ​by​ ​terraced​ ​and​ ​landscaped​ ​gardens.​ ​The​ ​grounds​ ​are​ ​enriched​ ​by​ ​vibrant​ ​seasonal​ ​plantings,​ ​including​ ​elm,​ ​Manchurian​ ​pear,​ ​lilacs,​ ​scarlet​ ​oak,​ ​claret​ ​ash,​ ​and​ ​golden​ ​ash.​ ​A​ ​well-established​ ​orchard​ ​offers​ ​apple,​ ​apricot,​ ​quince,​ ​pear,​ ​and​ ​fig​ ​trees.​ ​The​ ​property’s​ ​tree-lined​ ​driveway​ ​leads​ ​to​ ​a​ ​remote-controlled​ ​gate​ ​with​ ​intercom​ ​access,​ ​while​ ​dedicated​ ​dog​ ​yards​ ​with​ ​shelters​ ​add​ ​to​ ​its​ ​practical​ ​appeal.

Set​ ​on​ ​approximately​ ​113​ ​acres​ ​of​ ​gently​ ​undulating,​ ​fertile​ ​volcanic​ ​soil,​ ​the​ ​property​ ​enjoys​ ​high​ ​rainfall​ ​and​ ​excellent​ ​natural​ ​resources.​ ​The​ ​extensive​ ​water​ ​management​ ​system​ ​includes​ ​eight​ ​interconnected​ ​tanks,​ ​two​ ​bores,​ ​three​ ​dams,​ ​and​ ​two​ ​seasonal​ ​creeks,​ ​ensuring​ ​reliable​ ​water​ ​availability.​ ​The​ ​land​ ​is​ ​perfectly​ ​suited​ ​to​ ​livestock​ ​or​ ​agricultural​ ​pursuits.

Infrastructure​ ​is​ ​a​ ​highlight,​ ​with​ ​an​ ​18-metre​ ​by​ ​9.5-metre​ ​machinery​ ​shed​ ​and​ ​a​ ​second​ ​18-metre​ ​by​ ​7.5-metre​ ​shed​ ​containing​ ​two​ ​stalls,​ ​ideal​ ​for​ ​horses,​ ​livestock,​ ​or​ ​storage.​ ​The​ ​property​ ​also​ ​features​ ​a​ ​cattle​ ​race,​ ​crush,​ ​and​ ​yards,​ ​along​ ​with​ ​all-weather​ ​access​ ​roads​ ​for​ ​convenience.​ ​Having​ ​bred​ ​and​ ​raised​ ​cattle​ ​here​ ​for​ ​more​ ​than​ ​twenty​ ​years,​ ​the​ ​current​ ​owners​ ​have​ ​maintained​ ​the​ ​property​ ​to​ ​support​ ​continued​ ​rural​ ​production.​ ​Its​ ​close​ ​proximity​ ​to​ ​the​ ​Kyneton​ ​sale​ ​yards​ ​via​ ​the​ ​Calder​ ​Highway​ ​further​ ​enhances​ ​its​ ​practicality​ ​for​ ​agricultural​ ​use.