10 Bates Road, Blackwood

Set high amongst the treetops on 1500sqm, sits this charming Blackwood cottage perfect as a weekend getaway or for those looking for a permanent tree change. Enter a cosy lounge and dining area, featuring carpet, wood burning fire, split system heating / cooling unit and skylight opening via lovely French doors to the rear deck providing spectacular views across the Wombat State Forest. Adjacent to the living areas is a central kitchen featuring Laminex benchtops, dishwasher, pantry and gas cooktop and electric oven. The home includes two bedrooms both with BIR's, split system units and ceiling fans and are serviced by a bathroom with shower, vanity, and toilet. A separate generous study offering work from home options, with timber flooring leads to a rear sunroom featuring built in bench seating below the large format windows, further wood burning fire and access to the rear deck. Newly installed hardwood doors are located at the entry, living and sunroom exits. Under home storage and original laundry are a bonus, and a tool shed with concrete slab completes the package. Fully fenced with double farm gates at the front of the block and smaller fenced pet / garden at rear, this home also features solar boosted hot water, ADSL internet, digital boosted free to air antenna and AusNet satellite tv service. Only 15 minutes to the V/Line service located at neighbouring Ballan, or a 70 minute drive to Melbourne, this Blackwood nugget awaits someone happy to apply the elbow grease to turn it into gold!