232 Gap Road , Longwood East
For Sale $820,000 - Lifestyle
‘Alchera’ is truly a place of relaxation, community, sustainable living, rugged landscape, and lovely views.
Located just under 2 hours from Melbourne, within 20 minutes drive to Euroa, and situated in the sought-after Longwood East hill country.
‘Alchera’ consists of 4 individually owed strata titles with residences, all surrounded by approx. 287 acres of common shared land, registered under an owner corporation. Take advantage of this rare opportunity.
When you buy Lot 3 - 232 Gap Road you automatically attain a 1/4 share entitlement in the owner corporation, allowing you to enjoy the 287 acres and its great facilities.
Amenities include ‘The Barn’ a large rustic communal straw bale hall with all the main amenities to run family/ group functions. Offering cooking facilities, dining area, relaxation room, games area, loft sleeping area and bathroom.
Land: Take a long walk and enjoy the many areas of solitude, breath in the fresh air, stand amidst the natural amphitheatre and soak in the sounds of the Australian bush. Sit along the winding creek where the trickle of the waterfall (seasonal) and enjoy the granite boulders. Admire the magnificent district views, play a round of cricket or spend the day canoeing or swimming within the large dam.
For Sale
Lot 3 - 232 Gap Road - 4.3 Acres with a lovingly built solid mudbrick / western red cedar house. Along with a second guest cottage to cater for extra family or visitors. All set amidst an appealing established landscaped garden with dreamy views to the district and beyond.
Homestead thoughtfully designed and built, showcases the combination of quality timbers, exposed beams, cathedral ceilings, mudbrick, slate and timber flooring.
Open plan living with formal lounge/ kitchen and dining room. Designed with lots of windows drawing in the lovely surrounding gardens and views. The timeless charm of the pitched timber lined ceilings with exposed beams, slate flooring, white washed mudbrick walls, and the Cedar windows.
Inviting kitchen/dining area. Offering modern 4 burner gas stove/grill/oven, ample cupboards and bench space, pantry, along with windows with pleasant outlooks.
Creature comforts include central combustion wood heater and ducted evaporative cooling. Character staircase showcasing Jarrah timber steps. Upstairs features age old Baltic pine flooring. 2 comfortable bedrooms both with built in robes and magnificent district views. Separate toilet room. Family bathroom with bath/shower, vanity unit, tiled walls and toilet.
Around Homestead: Out front of home is the 3.2mt x 5.2mt Alfresco entertainment area, with brick paving, providing elevated outlooks over the gardens, feature rock formations, along with views to the district and beyond.
Appealing dormer windows. Verandahs surround entire home with solid brick pavers for flooring. Attached 2 car carport. Spacious gravelled driveway area, great to part numerous vehicles. Separate cool store/ cellar for keeping wine or preserves.
Amenities: Nbn internet & mobile signal available. Solar hot water system with electric boost. Straw bale shed holds the dedicated off grid solar system. Featuring Selectronic Sp Pro Invertor, 8 solar panels and 12 batteries. Diesel backup generator with automatic start up.
Self contained separate cottage, ideal for parents retreat or bed & breakfast, boasts sandstone slate floors, open plan living, dining and kitchen. Ensuite bathroom. Attached craft room with laundry. Solar hot water system. Combustion wood heater, also heats water.
Landscaped Gardens: Granite stone steps, stone retaining walls, raised vegie patches, and netted orchard/ vegie growing area. Well established gardens with aged shrubs and feature native trees. Designed with sustainability in mind with wide variety of fruit trees (over 13 varieties). Gravelled footpaths. Handy wood shed.
Land: Attractive 4.3acres. Rising country with striking granite boulders /outcrops, established native trees scattered around. Open grassed areas.
Water: 8 water storage tanks holding over 210,000 litres, one of these tanks supply garden water via the communal dam.
Location: Short 15 minute drive to Euroa, 10 minutes drive to access Hume Freeway. 1.55hr ex Melbourne
"Take the time to view this unique property".
Please note the last 10 photos show the shared 287 acres of owner corporation land, the meeting hall, and dam. Not for sale.
