"Bromley" - $515000

Description

Bromley a significant property on approx 1 1/4 acres close to Corio Bay's coastline. Once the central home and gardens for Drysdale's noteworthy "Camellia Gardens". Central to Drysdale Community and close to popular Drysdale Shopping village with all amenities, schools and medical centres. Bus stop 10 metres from front gate, accessing Bellarine Peninsula towns, Geelong and all the major schools. Privacy, birdlife abounds with many beautiful large mature specimen trees, ginko, paulownia, poplar, blue gum, golden ash, palm, cypress and fir. Newly planted out with an extensive mix of native and exotic species. Over 50 original camellias still flourishing from the days of Camellia Gardens nursery and open garden collection. The stunning gardens are supported by a brand new 5000 gallon tank (filled), pumps, grey water system all in place and functional. Complete with new guttering and drainage from the roof down. Graceful circular driveway with pond and fountain, gentle pathways invite peaceful strolls with the many garden features, well developed garden beds and grassed areas, abundant kitchen garden planted out with an array of vegetables, fruits and herbs, complete with an avocado tree. The property has been newly fenced with large double gates providing an impressive entry, large paved outdoor entertaining area, long verandahs and large rear deck take advantage of the beautiful garden views and allow to follow the sun or shade. Elegant red brick home situated centrally on the block with views from every room. Having undergone a full transformation less than two years ago makes this a modern, easy-living home, filled with light, polished floorboards and quality plush carpets. Quality fittings, blinds,light fittings and painted throughout in light neutral tones. Elegant lounge area and entrance hall flows smoothly into large kitchen and family room, from the family room there is easy sliding door entry to the deck and outdoor entertaining area. Modern stainless steel kitchen with an over-abundance of cupboards and including dishwasher. Four or three bedrooms with study, ensuite to main bedroom and walk-in robe,additional large modern bathroom and separate toilet. New gas space heater with "flame" window can heat the whole house, also two additional new split systems. Double brick garage and extensive paved parking area. Separate large handy shed in excellent condition for the handyman. Quaint working greenhouse an historic reminder of "Camellia Gardens" set up for the garden lover to propagate and potter. Additional spaces for any number of uses tennis court, swimming pool, vineyard etc. A truly fabulous lifestyle property. * Situated on approx 1 1/4 acres of privacy, birdlife and large beautiful trees. * Stunning gardens with a mix of native and exotic species. * Stunning home fully updated under two years ago. * Four or three bedroom with study and two bathrooms, lovely polished floorboards. * Outdoor entertaining deck and expansive brick paving areas. * Bus stop at the front gate and close to all Drysdale's amenities. * Lovely graceful circular drive with pond and fountain. * Superb lifestyle property for the garden enthusiast.