"Lakeleigh" @ Daylesford

Just outside of Melbourne...
General Features
PRICE RANGE: Over $1 Million

• Property Type:House
• Bedrooms:3
• Bathrooms:2

• Outdoor Features
• Balcony
• Deck

DH and I am starting to look around for an investment property (locally) and we've been interested in two local areas (rural) to us, Kyneton and Daylesford. We're not sure if we will renovate something, or build from scratch - just seeing what's around atm.

Daylesford is just over an hour from Melbourne CBD, and is considered a the creme de la creme of the "spa country", ie. many large spa resorts are located here.

There's also plenty of trendy cafe's, shops and sightseeing.
The housing is usually quite heritage and cottage style, like this one!

It's got a pretty fab living room!

Very cottagey feel with those ceilings!

Ok, the bedrooms are somewhat small, but all white walls with views like that through the windows, who cares!

And a pretty great back yard, decking, overlooking the lake!

And here is the lovely Lake Daylesford
(Wombat Hill in the background)!
*sigh*

AND here's what the Agent had to say!

Lakeleigh
Alluring relaxed atmosphere wonderfully positioned on the foreshore with unquestionable quality, detailing and style. Old established gardens with feature dry stone walls surround Lakeleigh. Large flagstone paved entertainment area combined with timber deck and views over the Lake to Wombat Hill. Stunning glass conservatory dining room, lounge/sitting with gas fire set in a sandstone fireplace, 3 bedrooms, 2 with balconies, 2 bathrooms, stylish interiors with modern contemporary quality finishes. Lakeleigh offers direct private access to Lake Daylesford and is a short stroll to all the wonderful restaurants.
This is a unique property and one of the Spa country's best addresses.

WOW

Daylesford Dreaming

PORCUPINE RIDGE ESTATE

Property Summary

Category: House

Bedrooms: 5

Bathrooms: 2

Energy Efficiency Rating: 0.0

Close to: Ballarat: 39km (direct line)

Bendigo: 64km (direct line)
Melbourne: 88km (direct line)

NOTE:

As my internet provider gives only limited download capacity in my area (crap levels) at a VERY high cost (we pay over $200pm for our internet service here) I can't do as many posts for this blog as I used to, I hope to change that in the future!!!

This home built in 1863 is "country" all the way - but I still loved it...
I think it's the internal colours!

The timber lined ceilings are a bit scary tho!

OK, it's not the fanciest home I've blogged about, but I have the feeling that this place would be amazing in real life... (as opposed to the blogosphere!)

Pretty good views of Daylesford, about an hour out of Melbourne, the most gorgeous place to visit, with it's beautiful town main street.

This home is currently on the market for over $2 Million Big Ones.

AND here's the Master Plan...

And here's what the Agent said about it!

PORCUPINE RIDGE ESTATE One of the most significant historic properties in rural Victoria. 127 acres (51.4ha) of fantastic undulating country and a magnificent bluestone residence Circa 1863 with subsequent additions in the 1880's and 1989. Today the homestead is approximately 60sq and boasts some amazing features including an impressive entrance hall with marbles floors, 1840's French Walnut mantle and original French light fittings. Magnificent formal rooms beneath six metre vaulted ceilings adjoin an outdoor entertaining area offering panoramic views. There are 5 bedrooms, 2 large beautifully appointed bathrooms, informal dining and living areas, a large study/library and wine cellar with a 2000 bottle capacity. The homestead is complimented by superbly architectured grounds, tennis court, further accommodation with a self contained two storey barn and two self contained cottages. There is extensive infrastructure including stables, menage, bluestone barn, workshop, cattle yards and sensational water with dams and bore. Porcupine Ridge is approximately 10 minutes from Daylesford and 1½ hours from Melbourne. A magnificent lifestyle property. The latest series of the "The Saddle Club" has been filmed at Porcupine Ridge Estate and this series is currently seen Saturdays mornings on Channel 9.

WOWEE