632 Bridgewater Road Portland VIC 3305

Settled approximately half way between Portland and Cape Bridgewater Claire's Cottage affords a private tranquil setting with no near neighbors. Uniquely located just minutes to stunning Cape Bridgewater and Portland central! Claire's Cottage is named after the original owner. Appealing to the fussiest purchaser the home is graced with a romantic facade and functional floorplan comprising spacious light and airy living spaces set on approximately 4.5 acres of woodland garden. This is a unique opportunity to be the new owner and create a desirable lifestyle for your family and your four legged friends.
Be prepared to experience nature in this beautiful oasis teaming with bird life. The woodland is enriched by an abundance of trees including a sycamore tree that dates back to the original owner / a mulberry planted over 30 years ago / a variety of banksias / a flowering ash / and majestic towering gums.
The home comprises 3 spacious bedrooms plus a unique magical attic that could be used as another bedroom or home office.
The configuration is flexible and open as the roomy floorplan will enable you to utilize the home in varying ways to suit your families needs or allow you to be a little entrepreneurial and adventurous by creating a perfect B and B. This may be a recipe for success given the proximity to Cape Bridgewater and the size and versatility of the floor plan.
LAYOUT
You have three massive living areas / again living one could form another huge bedroom complete with ensuite
Bedroom 1 could be utilized as another living area or home office given that you have an attic bedroom and or home office
Bedroom 2 has a built in robe
Bedroom 3 has both a walk in robe and built in robe and given the size has the potential to incorporate an ensuite
The kitchen features a wood oven which is a delight to cook in and cozy on cooler nights. You also have the convenience of a modern electric stove.
The central bathroom has a separate bath plus shower whilst incorporating a toilet, For privacy and convenience there is a second toilet.
Features like the timber flooring sash windows and ornate plaster ceiling complete the appeal.
SHEDDING
The shedding is expansive. There is a new shed built by Thomson Bilt Mount Gambier 6.2mt wide by 14mt long with three open bays plus one fully enclosed lockable bay with roller door. An additional shed 9.10M x 2.9M (approx) conveniently adjoins the house and is built out of Mt Gambier stone would be perfect for storage or an upmarket wine cellar.
WATER
Be confident that you will be well supplied there are three 22700Ltrs water tanks plumbed to the house / There is an additional 9092ltrs set up and ready to be plumbed into the shed down pipe.
For those of you who have school age children the bus stops at the very front of the property.
With only two families ever living in Claire's Cottage you will be bringing your own sense of history to continue this narrative.
Call Colette on 0488052155