108 Acres of Riverfront Bliss
Picture perfect and flanked by the beauty of Little Morwell River and Grand Ridge Rail Trail, this pristine land offers an exciting future over two generous titles with two homes and plenty of room to spare. This rare rural opportunity is ideal for those seeking a first-class lifestyle on approximately 108 acres (including River and Rail Trail licenses) in a picturesque setting, within 15 - 20 minutes by bike to the Boolara and Mirboo North townships. The immaculate grounds provide fantastic shedding for machinery and feed, a large dam, gorgeous 5 acre gardens to the main home and cottage as well as an orchard featuring a variety of stone fruit and many varieties of apples, hazelnuts, and quinces. A sanctuary for wildlife, the native forest and bushland is home to koala's, wedge-tailed eagles and lyrebirds, with platypus known to be seen playing in the river beds.
Gorgeous gardens complement the main home adorned with several varieties of native and deciduous trees including American Redwood, maples, elms, liquid amber, stringy-bark and more. Along with broad verandahs protected by wide eaves, the home opens up via two living areas perfect for quiet enjoyment or for entertaining, with a central kitchen and dining area offering ample space warmed by an open fireplace and hydronic heating. Accommodate the entire family, with 4-bedrooms and 3-bathrooms, as well as a cellar, laundry, boiler room and large carport. Enjoy the flexibility of dual living, with the detached cottage (once a wing of the historic Mirboo North Pub) providing comfortable accommodation for the in-laws, teenager or a fantastic guest house complete with two bedrooms, a kitchen and main lounge area. Views over the winding river will delight guests, with complete privacy from the main home or any neighbouring properties promoting absolute bliss.
The property has a large (19m x 10m) enclosed hay-shed, which can house up to 150 large hay bales. There is also a large (18.5m x 12m), fully enclosed shed with concrete flooring and a workshop; both are supplied with a separate power board (there are 4 on the property, cottage, house, dairy and shed) and water with a pressure pump. House, sheds and cottage are protected by an extensive sprinkler system which has been upgraded with a large diesel pump at the river. All of the fencing on the property was renewed in 2010 and is in excellent condition.
The property comprises of 81.5 acres on 2 titles plus 15 acres Little Morwell River water and 11 acres of Grand Ridge Rail Trail reserve under license. The Little Morwell River runs the entire length of the property and is accessible from all paddocks creating access points for water year round. The well-maintained historic rail trail also bordering the property is fabulous for walking, running and horse riding with a short 7km to Mirboo North (slightly uphill) and 6.5km to Boolarra (downhill). Darlimurla is approximately 154km east of Melbourne, with excellent schools, cafés & arts culture within neighbouring towns. Offering a quiet, rural alternative to the hectic city lifestyle Darlimurla is only 45 minute to the stunning beaches of Inverloch, and just over an hour to Wilsons Promontory..
Inspection by appointment only. For further information, or to arrange an inspection, contact Dean Jones from One Agency South Gippsland on 0431 639 749.
