Property for sale Skipton, Ballarat area Victoria Vic

Homestead & picturesque acres for sale

Skipton VIC 3361

Outstanding charm and character this home is located at Skipton in the western district of Victoria, this bluestone homestead is nestled on 14.4 picturesque acres on the banks of Mt Emu creek. The homestead captures history and old world charm with a touch of modern.

14.4 acres

4 Beds

2 Baths

Price $570,000 Reduced

Homestead & picturesque acres for sale

Constructed around 1882, the charming bluestone Presbyterian Manse has been renovated and extended over the past 127 years by its various owners. Boasting 4 bedrooms, central bathroom, formal lounge and dining. This original section of the home remains in excellent condition and is decorated in keeping with the times with period wallpaper, polished floors, open fireplaces and original over mantles.

The extension has been recently renovated to include a large open plan living area. The custom built kitchen has quality granite bench tops and continues into a dining-living area with floor to ceiling windows which capture the stunning views of creek and country side.

Mt Emu creek lined with red gums borders the property and provides a home for platypus and trout with ibus and brolga often frequenting its banks. Fenced into two paddocks, town water is connected plus 2 x 4000g rain water tanks. The grounds contain 30'x40' shed with concrete floor and other sundry shedding.

The town of Skipton is situated 50km west of Ballarat,100km from Geelong and 150 km from Melbourne. Town facilities include a newly built well equipped hospital with retirement home attached; excellent sporting facilities including swimming pool, supermarket, bank, chemist, hotel, post office and a modern primary school. A magnificent and totally unique lifestyle property.

Additional Details

State: Victoria, VIC
Region: South Western Victoria, VIC
Property Address: 5 West Boundary Rd
Property Town: Skipton
Property Postal Code: 3361
Contact Name: Pam
Contact Phone: 03 5340 2330
Contact Mobile: 0439 313 254
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Land Area: 14.4 acres
Air Conditioning: Split
Heating: Combustion Fire
Outside Area: Deck
Highlight Expires: 2011-03-29