A Private Haven

Welcome to Lake Betty, a tranquil bush retreat of approximately 11.5 acres offering wildlife at your doorstep, privacy, space to explore, play and live a life in harmony with nature, with the convenience of a 9-minute drive into Castlemaine for retail, amenities, schools and sporting facilities. <br/><br/>Dual access from Lyndham Road allows a sweeping driveway to the elevated three-bedroom home overlooking the surrounding bushland. A wrap-around verandah is the perfect place to sit, relax, and look out onto the property. Sliding doors open to the combined living and dining space featuring a solid wood heater and a split system adjoining the dining is the period kitchen with a freestanding electric cooktop with an oven and storage. A central hall leads to the three bedrooms, two with built-in robes, a bathroom with a shower, toilet, vanity and a laundry with external access. <br/><br/>The rolling bushland has wildlife galore, with echidnas, kookaburras, native turtles and yabbies. The property has three dams, one small and the other two, which are generous enough for a small row boat, and a small paddock provides space for a horse or a spot to kick the footy or soccer ball. An old orchard of cherry, apple and pear trees sits next to a creek that borders the property. If shedding and storage are required, the property has a combined 112 sqm of it! A 6.2m x 9m garage, 2.9m x 3.3m studio, 7.6m x 3.4m carport, 3.5m x 6.1m shed and a 3.6m x 3.5m storage/ studio space. Dotted around the property is a chook pen and a horse shed. This property is on tank water. <br/><br/>A private haven of bushland, yet convienately close to Castlemaine, a bus stop for schools in Castlemaine is within walking distance, or the Steiner School is just a short drive away, making it the perfect escape to bring up a family or weekend retreat.