AMONGST THE OLIVE TREES - $600000

Description

Set in rolling hills 4km outside Drysdale, this glorious old timber homestead and farmlet is in the heart of the wine and olive country of the Bellarine Peninsula. Originally built in Melbourne in 1925, it sits on 4.2 acres which include a dam, a distant view of Corio Bay. A future income from 300 olive trees and countless fruit trees or income potential from either/both main house or guest house. The homestead, Del-Cleefs, has been lovingly restored and retains many of its original appointments, such as period light switches, glass-door cupboards and crystal chandeliers. The present owners enjoy a glass of wine at sunset on their wide veranda, watching the geese and ducks. There are two verandas and a covered and paved entertainment area. Inside the house, lofty ceilings and polished wood floors, a hallway with original fretwork arch and 1935 chandelier, ceiling roses, solid wooden doors all combine to create a rambling country atmosphere. There are three spacious bedrooms, one more like a bed-sitter, two with ensuites containing reproduction baths, basins and toilets. The open kitchen and family room is quite magnificent with space, wooden cupboards and floors, open fireplace, sliding door to veranda, and reverse a/c. Alongside is a formal dining room complete with 1925 glass-door cupboard. Down from the homestead is a barn-townhouse two-storey building containing lounge, dining, bedroom, childrens attic bedroom, laundry and bathroom. The undulating gardens include a huge shed or double garage, and fruit trees producing red plums, yellow plums, peaches, cherries, pears, apples, figs and apricots. This is a dream property in an idyllic pastoral setting within reach of the beaches of the Bellarine Peninsula.