Kanandah
40 Staceys Road Connewarre VIC

Superbly positioned with expansive lake views, Kanandah offers a rare opportunity to secure a rural lifestyle retreat stretching over a meticulously presented 3 ...

Superbly positioned with expansive lake views, Kanandah offers a rare opportunity to secure a rural lifestyle retreat stretching over a meticulously presented 33.14 acres (approx). Absorbing the rich scenery, with sweeping lake views to Geelong & beyond, this property offers the perfect balance of coastal living within easy-commuting distance to Geelong. Located only a short drive to nearby Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove & Torquay, the property is perfectly positioned to access everything that the Surf Coast & Bellarine Peninsula has to offer. The homestead sits in an elevated position and offers 5 spacious bedrooms and 2 luxurious bathrooms, the master retreat supported by a stylish ensuite, WIR storage plus private direct access to the adjoining spa on the deck. The stunning open plan living & dining spaces take advantage of the striking views over Lake Connewarre, a modern kitchen with great natural light and updated stainless steel appliances (incl. oven + steam oven, dishwasher, induction stovetop). The property also offers a private second entrance to an ever-convenient mud room (incl. powder room) and is further supported by a spacious separate laundry with ample storage space. The property presents as an entertainer’s paradise with panoramic northerly views over the paddocks and lake towards Geelong and the You Yangs, with westerly views towards the green rolling hills of the Surf Coast. The property offers multiple al-fresco living/dining spaces with an extensive verandah providing access to the spa, stylish built-in pizza oven and separate pergola area with fire pit perfect for late-afternoon drinks. Hobby farmers will be well resourced with abundant shedding and storage including a huge triple auto garage next to the home which includes a mezzanine floor for extra storage, plus an expansive open-bay machinery shed, workshop, tool shop, man cave space, separate toilet & shipping container. The property is divided into 3 main paddocks with 1 being farmed under “regenerative agricultural practices”, direct private access to Lake Connewarre, x1 dam, electric fence unit, cattle yards & crush plus troughs connected to town water supply. For the green thumbs the property also features a large enclosed chook run, veggie garden and orchard. Further key additions to the property include wood heater with heat transfer throughout the residence, hardwood timber floors, ‘Nue Stone’ benchtops, double glazed windows, 5KW solar electricity, external all-weather blinds, outdoor shower, town water supply plus a further 100,000L tank water (approx). All of this is conveniently located within a 20 minute drive to Geelong and for those looking for a weekender only 1hr 20 mins approx to Melbourne. A short stroll to the end of the road takes you to the Taits Point lookout and boat ramp for stunning sunset views over Lake Connewarre, perfect for a picnic or for a spot of bird watching. A short drive to The Village Warralily makes shopping a breeze, while the superb location also provides easy access to local hotspots including Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove & Torquay, Queenscliff ferry terminal, championship golf courses, surf beaches and prestigious wineries. This lifestyle opportunity is perfectly suited to horses & mixed-farming, offering a rare opportunity to secure a prestigious lakeside holding in the tightly-held Connewarre community.