1065 Daylesford - Malmsbury Road, GlenlyonVIC

Positioned on a substantial 16 acres (approx.) of magnificent english-style gardens, this prestigious property is a showcase of sophistication, blending timeless country-style with bright open-plan spaces, complete with two additional cottages each with two self-contained apartments that add to a lucrative business opportunity.

The breathtaking lush environment creates an intrigue with high hedged borders and a pebbled driveway unwinding to reveal the picturesque storybook home. Cleverly designed for family and social enjoyment, the entry foyer opens to the expansive light-filled open-plan living and dining zone warmed by the ambience of a gas fireplace, where a gourmet kitchen is matched with quality stainless steel appliances and benchtops.

A bank of sliding doors extends the sunroom and living spaces to the decked alfresco terrace, perfectly set up for glorious outdoor enjoyment with covered and sun-drenched spaces offering year-round use, whilst inside a second living area boasts a wood-fire for the colder nights. There are three expansive bedrooms over two levels, including the ground-floor guest suite with WIR and ensuite, supplemented by a family bathroom, oversized first-floor master retreat, also with ensuite and WIR.

Expect every comfort and luxury, including a separate study, laundry and walk-in pantry, playroom, heating and cooling via split systems, shed with loft storage, landscaped cottage gardens, two dams, tennis court, bore water, and fenced surroundings that would be suited to horses or alpaca. The four self-contained 1-bedroom cottages are a fabulous opportunity to live and work at home, each with a deluxe fit-out and decked terraces, with two opening out to a private open spa.

This unique private country retreat is just minutes from the vibrant village of Glenlyon and its trendy General Store and is only 10-minutes from Daylesford and the Hepburn Spa Region, 20 minutes from Kyneton, Woodend and just over an hour to Melbourne. An idyllic weekend escape, Airbnb or even picturesque wedding accommodation, one thing is for sure, the setting is unbeatable.