1294 FRANKSTON-FLINDERS ROAD, Somerville VIC 3912

On​ ​the​ ​market​ ​for​ ​the​ ​first​ ​time​ ​in​ ​almost​ ​40​ ​years,​ ​this​ ​much-loved​ ​retreat​ ​is​ ​a​ ​rare​ ​lifestyle​ ​opportunity​ ​offering​ ​space,​ ​privacy​ ​and​ ​freedom​ ​with​ ​an​ ​equestrian​ ​focus,​ ​minutes​ ​to​ ​Somerville​ ​and​ ​Hastings.​ ​Set​ ​on​ ​approximately​ ​9,483m²​ ​(2.34​ ​acres),​ ​electric​ ​gates​ ​open​ ​to​ ​a​ ​long​ ​driveway​ ​revealing​ ​the​ ​large​ ​home.​ ​With​ ​solid​ ​double​ ​brick​ ​construction​ ​and​ ​wraparound​ ​verandas​ ​providing​ ​alfresco​ ​entertaining​ ​spaces​ ​and​ ​internal​ ​shade,​ ​it's​ ​designed​ ​to​ ​stay​ ​cool​ ​in​ ​summer​ ​and​ ​warm​ ​in​ ​winter.​ ​Offering​ ​a​ ​great​ ​layout​ ​for​ ​relaxed​ ​family​ ​life​ ​and​ ​entertaining,​ ​simply​ ​move​ ​in,​ ​relax,​ ​then​ ​gradually​ ​modernise.

Warm,​ ​characterful,​ ​and​ ​peaceful,​ ​this​ ​spacious​ ​sanctuary​ ​enjoys​ ​views​ ​to​ ​the​ ​private​ ​lawned​ ​garden​ ​with​ ​potential​ ​for​ ​a​ ​pool​ ​(STCA),​ ​while​ ​in-ground​ ​lighting​ ​creates​ ​a​ ​magical​ ​nighttime​ ​atmosphere.

Superbly​ ​equipped​ ​and​ ​framed​ ​by​ ​established​ ​wind​ ​barriers​ ​and​ ​thoughtful​ ​infrastructure,​ ​horse​ ​lovers​ ​will​ ​appreciate​ ​the​ ​three​ ​paddocks,​ ​four​ ​stables,​ ​large​ ​shed,​ ​three​ ​shelters,​ ​tack​ ​room,​ ​substantial​ ​hay​ ​shed,​ ​and​ ​two​ ​underground​ ​8,000-gallon​ ​water​ ​tanks.

•​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​Formal​ ​lounge​ ​and​ ​huge​ ​rumpus​ ​with​ ​Coonara​ ​fireplaces,​ ​formal​ ​and​ ​informal​ ​dining
•​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​Open-plan​ ​living/​ ​kitchen​ ​with​ ​quality​ ​appliances,​ ​dishwasher,​ ​pantry​ ​and​ ​breakfast​ ​bar
•​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​Four​ ​robed​ ​bedrooms​ ​include​ ​private​ ​master​ ​retreat​ ​with​ ​walk-in​ ​robe​ ​and​ ​study​ ​nook
•​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​Ensuite​ ​for​ ​the​ ​master​ ​bedroom,​ ​plus​ ​family​ ​bathroom​ ​and​ ​laundry
•​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​Excellent​ ​storage​ ​inside,​ ​plus​ ​shedding​ ​for​ ​garden​ ​machinery
•​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​Bay​ ​windows​ ​opening​ ​to​ ​veranda,​ ​cathedral​ ​ceilings,​ ​blockout​ ​blinds,​ ​ceiling​ ​fan
•​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​Motorised​ ​awnings​ ​extend​ ​the​ ​entertaining​ ​area​ ​for​ ​year-round​ ​use
•​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​Peaceful,​ ​productive​ ​landscape​ ​with​ ​raised​ ​veggie​ ​beds,​ ​fruit​ ​trees,​ ​and​ ​boxed​ ​hedging
•​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​Moments​ ​to​ ​Western​ ​Port​ ​Bay​ ​Trail