Ellsdale - A delightful Family Retreat

Entering the tree-lined driveway, it becomes clear how quiet and private this property is, yet it sits only a few minutes' drive from Westernport Bay coastline, Grantville and San Remo townships.<br/><br/>Beautifully maintained over the years, this idyllic and charming 1950's home known as Ellsdale, with many original features will be sure to capture your heart, set in a particularly quiet rural zone with little through traffic.<br/><br/>A small and easily maintained holding surrounded by acres of local farmland and situated a short drive from Westernport Bay and very close to Melbourne, this wonderful one hectare property holds commanding views of the scenic countryside to the east. All aspects from the home are as good as you'll find, a perfect backdrop to a slower-paced lifestyle.<br/><br/>An easy 8 minute drive to San Remo, the gateway to Phillip Island and a short picturesque drive to Loch, Inverloch and Leongatha and Wonthaggi through the surrounding hills, ensures that you are close to all local facilities.<br/><br/>The kitchen is equipped and welcoming with a new feature window, showcasing the natural light, incredible sunsets and a serene westerly outlook to the fields beyond. All bedrooms enjoy a garden outlook, the master holding the local hills as a focal point. Ample cupboard space and a spacious laundry and mudroom are key elements of the home, with the opportunity to extend should the need arise.<br/><br/>The brilliant sheltered outdoor entertainment zone offers an all-year entertaining option, featuring power, water and electric roller door.<br/><br/>The well-equipped shedding at the property measures over 180m and has 6 access points for vehicles of all shapes and sizes. This includes extensive lighting, a vehicle hoist, ventilated spray booth and room for at least 8 vehicles. 3.1m roller doors cater for most storage requirements to easily fit your caravan or boat. The ceiling height offers the potential for a mezzanine floor to be added.<br/><br/>Ellsdale is highly efficient with more than ample water storage, 6kW solar power, new hot water heater and has recently been painted inside and out. Other period features include a tiled roof, original floorboards, 9 ft ceilings, picture rails and ceiling roses. A formal dining room with a woodfired heater linked to the main lounge room and kitchen, allows for greater comfort and easy communication between zones at all times. A central hallway separates the bedrooms from the living areas.<br/><br/>Capturing all that this stunning area has to offer, the property presents itself as an opportunity for an easy-to-maintain lifestyle, within very comfortable reach of Melbourne.<br/><br/>Garth Lisle Property Consultants welcome your enquiry.