Property Details: • Type: House

• Bedrooms: 5 • Bathrooms: 1

Description: Revised asking price, offers invited. Welcome to 'Malmsdale' your chance to embrace peaceful country living. This historic character filled double brick home is set on approximately 8 acres with tranquil rural surroundings and plenty of space to live the idyllic country lifestyle. Not to be mistaken with the Calder Freeway, this lovely home is located on the Old Calder Highway where only local traffic flows connecting the hamlet of Taradale to the charming Malmsbury township. The home has be thoughtfully updated throughout, offering flexible living with five bedrooms, 2 of which could be used as a studio/office, teenage retreat or gym, perfect for families or working from home. Inside, enjoy exposed brick walls and a cozy wood fireplace in the lounge. The country style kitchen comes complete with modern appliances and informal dining and sunroom. The bathroom features a claw foot bath, walk in shower with rain head and double vanities. The spacious laundry boasts a timber bench top, stone sink and above and under counter cupboards for storage. There are also 3 split systems and ceiling fans to ensure year-round comfort. Practical features include mains power with 5kw solar system back to the grid, town water, numerous water tanks, bottled gas and septic system. Outside, storage is ample with a 3-bay powered garage, large shearing shed and an original brick building, known as the cook's kitchen with a separate toilet. The property is well set up for country living with fenced paddocks, shelters and water for livestock, round yard, quaint chook house, dog-proof yard, veggie patches and a variety of fruit trees. Entertain under the outdoor pergola or simply enjoy the peaceful surrounds. Just minutes from Malmsbury's V-line service, a short drive to Castlemaine and Kyneton, within easy access to schools, cafes, Melbourne and Bendigo. If you're seeking a tree change or looking for a small acreage property in the Macedon Ranges, an inspection will not disappoint.