43 Liberty Flat Drive, Taradale VIC 3447

Property Details: • Type: House

• Bedrooms: 5 • Bathrooms: 3

Description: Perched at 500m elevation in the coveted "Malmadale" precinct (a neighbourhood name proudly coined by the current owners and now widely embraced), Liberty Flat Farm offers absolute privacy, panoramic 360-degree views from Mount Macedon to Mount Alexander, and a grand, character-filled residence designed for luxurious living, effortless entertaining, and serene rural escape. The Residence 5 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | Multiple Living & Entertaining Zones This unique hilltop home blends timeless European elegance with thoughtful modern design. Antique treasures, bespoke details and artisanal finishes create an atmosphere of refined luxury throughout. Expansive open-plan living with 10 sets of French doors opening to vine-draped pergolas, sun-drenched decks and distinct outdoor entertaining areas that capture the best light all day. Double-scale gourmet kitchen featuring a stately wood-fired cobalt-blue Stanley cooker, premium Falcon gas/electric range, three farmhouse sinks and a dramatic servery window to the "Gossip & Coffee" alcove with direct outdoor access. Spectacular upstairs "Retreat" entertaining room with soaring ceilings, giant Murano chandelier, Dutch wall sconces, French Art Deco leather chairs and a gas log fire perfect for music, celebrations or quiet evenings. Lime-washed Baltic pine floors and luxurious marble fireplace surrounds on the ground level. Master suite with curved-tile ensuite, light-filled reading nook, extensive built-in storage and wrap-around balconies commanding uninterrupted views. Second generous bedroom with in-room bath, separate ensuite and private balcony overlooking manicured gardens to distant Taradale. Self-contained "Gentleman's Residence" wing (the elegant "red rooms") comprising bedroom, office, bathroom, private toilet and plumbing ready for a third kitchen/lounge ideal for guests, multi-generational living or income-producing rental. Bedroom/Utility/Mud Room ensuring the home is accurately presented as 5 bedrooms. Highly functional laundry with private drying courtyard. Outdoor Living & Gardens Stunning semi-formal Mediterranean garden designed by renowned landscaper Gian Zovi, featuring established specimen trees, wrap-around vines, ornamental pear orchard and majestic hedges (Cypress tunnel, Bay, Portuguese Laurel, Grevillea, Viburnum, Box and Photinia). Expansive 24m x 12m flat rear lawn with west-facing sunset viewing platform (marquee fixings in place) perfect for weddings and large gatherings. Australia's most charming chicken coop, generously scaled to double as a potting shed and garden feature. Unlimited bore water of exceptional quality, two major dams (one with existing foundations for a summer house or granny flat no permit required), plus ornamental pond. 400m direct boundary with State Forest and private gated access to a dedicated 20km walking, running or cycling trail along the historic water race. Birdlife paradise attracting wrens, honeyeaters and majestic black cockatoos amid native food plants. Infrastructure & Lifestyle Elegant curving driveway reveal with spreading snow gum and grand approach. Rear access to expansive flat areas suitable for greenhouse, vegetable gardens or additional structures. Single garage with solar/battery control centre and generator backup, large shedding, workshop and ample wood storage. Proximity to acclaimed local wineries, Taradale wine bar and a vibrant, creative community. 7 minutes to fast train to Melbourne Liberty Flat Farm is more than a property; it is a private estate of rare beauty, versatility and lifestyle opportunity. An inspection will leave you captivated. ** We have obtained all information in this document from sources we believe to be reliable, however, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Prospective purchasers are advised to carry out their own investigations.