519 Romsey Road, WoodendVIC

“Killawara”, a property of 60 acres, is located right at the foot of Hanging Rock and enjoys views to the Rock and to the northern face of Mt Macedon.

Rarely is a property of the same magnitude offered for sale in this area or the Macedon Ranges featuring two homes and extensive property infrastructure and an easy commute to Melbourne via car or train. ‘’Killawarra’’ is an opportunity to live the country lifestyle and earn income.

The property has a lovely scattering of established native trees and a large tree fringed lake that provides an ornamental and practical function.
A driveway winds through trees to approach the house which is sited on a high point of the property to take best advantage of the views.

The main home (there are two) is a timeless design of superior space and style in traditional red bricks built on a base of bluestone like material. The entrance hallway is both spacious and elegant with an impressive glass ceiling rising to a height of 4 metres providing an immediate impression of light and space.

Solid timber floors lead into the formal areas of dining room and lounge with another soaring ceiling and built-in bookcases, display cases and wood heater.

The timber Kitchen has plenty of granite topped work benches. The family or informal dining adjoins the kitchen and flows seamlessly into the sunroom. This beautiful sitting room opens out onto an elevated sheltered sundeck which takes in a relaxing outlook to the lake, and doubles as a fantastic outdoor entertaining or dining area.

There are three bedrooms and two bathrooms, the master bedroom has a walk-in robe, bathroom and its own open built-in wood fire for those chilly winter nights.

A spacious underfloor area houses a two-car garage with direct access into the house. This space also includes a large home office ideally suited to working from home, or running your business, there is a powder room, and further sizeable area for workshop, wine cellar or storage or utilise the area as a teenage retreat.

Removed from the main home is the original homestead a Merchant Builders home containing 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and extensive living areas, creating ideal accommodation for extended family or friends or allowing the potential to earn extra income by means of permanent or short-term rental or potential as a manager’s residence. Currently this home is being used for holiday stays as the Macedon Ranges is experiencing a high demand for holiday accommodation.

The property has been used for rearing cattle, horse breeding and agistment and support infrastructure includes an excellent 5 stable barn with tack and feed room, crush, 2 horse shelters, day paddocks and further paddocks of varying sizes all with water (27 in total) easily accessible via central lanes. There is a massive machinery/storage shed, hay sheds and a further spring feed dam and bore providing an abundance of water supply.

Hanging Rock is a favourite destination for an enjoyable day outing and a picnic. Many Melbourne families are now discovering that the surrounds of the Rock also provide an excellent base from which to enjoy the benefits of a country lifestyle with the ability to commute daily to the city if needed.