IDYLLIC FAMILY RETREAT

Escape to the country but be within easy reach of the city at this idyllic retreat with a heated pool in the historic town of Inverleigh.<br/>Set on a 2000sqm (approx.) corner allotment and less than 30 minutes from the centre of Geelong, this fully renovated home by John Orr and Son Master Builder combines a tree-change lifestyle with classy family living. The lifestyle centrepiece is an open-plan living zone stepping out to a 10m x 10m entertainer's deck with wood-fired oven, plus undercover and sun-soaked spaces for year-round alfresco entertaining.<br/>It conveniently overlooks the self-cleaning, solar-heated 8m x 4m pool for easy supervision of kids at play. The light-filled indoor living zone, with solid Tasmanian oak floors and warmed by a wood-burner heater, accommodates multiple sofas and a full-size dining suite. The chef's kitchen boasts quality appliances, including 900mm oven and gas cooktop, stone countertops, island bench with breakfast bar and plenty of storage with a walk-in pantry. The master bedroom suite, with concealed walk-in robe, dressing room and luxe ensuite with walk-in shower, enjoys its own private space. The opposite wing houses three further bedrooms, all with built-in robes and serviced by a family bathroom with walk-in shower and separate bath.<br/>The bedroom wing layout also offers the option to use one room as a private study to work from home. The generous parcel of land with landscaped gardens and expansive lawn offers loads of options for the outdoor enthusiasts. The wide drive, accessed from McCallum St at the side, branches off with parking for a range of vehicles, leading to a three-car garage/workshop/tradies' work area. An expansive 12m x 7m and with electric roller doors, it's also ideal for a man-cave, teen retreat or a home gym, with the bonus of an attached rumpus/storage room. <br/>Other highlights include east-facing front verandah to enjoy coffee in the morning sun, Daikin ducted heating/cooling, ceiling fans, laundry with storage, outdoor kitchen area with sink, cupboards and windows that open for added airflow, blockout blinds, security cameras, solar hot water and three toilets.<br/>The home is well-positioned to take advantage of Inverleigh Primary School, the local kinder, parks, walking tracks and various sporting clubs.<br/>Inverleigh is well served by a general store, bakehouse and café and hotel, while on weekends, enjoy the Barwon and Inverleigh rivers and nearby nature reserves, with easy access to Geelong.