20 Decker Street, Blackwood

Elevated on a very generous 5639m2 sits this spacious home with some of the best views in Blackwood. This property, located on a no through road, offers a new owner privacy and loads of accommodation options which includes the main residence, a self-contained bungalow and further studio – perfect for intergenerational living, a passive income, or creative pursuits. The north facing main residence is light and spacious with vaulted ceilings, exposed timber beams and generous use of glass creates a mountain lodge ambience with a new full-length deck providing majestic views across the forest. Featuring two good sized bedrooms with quality carpet and wall heating, the master with built in robes ensuite bathroom including deep spa bath, shower, vanity and toilet. The second bedroom, which has the option to be self-contained via a separate external entrance, is serviced by the central bathroom with a separate toilet and is adjoined by a study or third bedroom. The breezy open plan kitchen features timber bench tops, electric cooking, dishwasher, and large pantry, with plenty of room for casual meals adjacent to a cosy living area complete with wood combustion fire, split system heating / cooling and sliding doors providing direct access to the alfresco covered deck perfect for entertaining or unwinding after a long day with a glass of something cold. The heart of the home features two large living spaces both with direct access to the deck, perfect for spending time with family and friends. The formal dining and family room with beautiful Tasmanian oak floors is warmed by a second wood combustion fire set within a feature wall and includes a wall of glass providing uninterrupted views of the treetops to the forest while the very large family room will allow enough space for everyone to gather around the TV for movie night or retreat away from the hustle and bustle of the home. The bungalow is perfect for young teens, downsizing parents, or short-term rental opportunity. Featuring a separate full bedroom with built in robes and wall heater, open plan kitchen with dishwasher, electric oven / gas cooktop and pantry adjacent to the living room complete with split system heating / cooling. There's a separate sunroom or study/ work from home space with lovely timber wall paneling, while a combined bathroom / laundry completes this generous living option. A tranquil alfresco courtyard provides the perfect spot to enjoy a cup of tea or a good book. But wait there's more, with a further studio with full length floor to ceiling window provides beautiful garden views, while the light is further enhanced by three picture box, stained glass windows and large double sliding door. A wood burning combustion fire is in place to keep the chill away. This fabulous studio has a concrete floor, and full electrical – any future owner need only line the walls to fully enjoy. The spacious grounds are a lovely mix of established European, cool climate plantings of birch, maples, rhododendron, and fir together with a range of smaller garden bed natives providing colour and texture all year round. This is set against the majestic backdrop of the towering eucalypts of the Wombat State Forest. Located just an easy 900m walk to all the amenities of the Blackwood town centre, you can enjoy a coffee or lunch at the GPO café, pub meal with family or friends, forest hiking and biking trails, the mineral springs and refreshing Lerderderg River. Just a 90-minute drive from Melbourne via the Western Highway, and 15 minutes to the V/Line station at neighbouring Ballan, this is the tree change you have been dreaming of. Further property features include: • Dual property entrance via Skinners Road • Two vehicle garage • 9m x 7m workshop with earth floor • Heat pump HSW • Telstra ADSL • Town water & electricity, septic system