WHEN Ian Rowan bought his property near Lake Eppalock it was a bare paddock.
Today, the central-Victorian property boasts a large four-bedroom home, surrounded by a beautiful landscaped garden.
Ian created the garden paradise using materials from across Australia.
- KNOWSLEY
- Property: lifestyle, grazing
- Size: 46.9ha
- Auction: June 19, 11.30am, on site
- Price: bidding to start about $1.4 million
- Agent: Elders, Bendigo
- Contact: 0427 431 744
The garden boasts pristine lawns, bluestone and sandstone terracing, dry-stone walls, waterfalls and ornamental ponds.
"It's a pretty impressive property," Ian said. "It's just extremely relaxing."
Extensive frontage to the Campaspe River and being close to Lake Eppalock add to the serene atmosphere.
An impressive sandstone-crafted entrance and bitumen drive lead to the three-year-old residence which has sweeping verandas, a formal entrance and lounge and a large open-plan kitchen, family and meals area.
The four bedrooms have walk-in robes and there is also a study.
A large, undercover entertaining area overlooks a solar-heated pool and river-viewing deck, making the property ideal for entertaining guests.
The property is well located, only 30 minutes east of Bendigo.
"It's peaceful here. You don't hear a thing," Ian said.
"It is a very, very picturesque property. It's a good lifestyle.
"The road to the house is 2km long and no one can even see the house from the road, so it's very peaceful and secluded."
The property has a water tank, dams and a three-phase motor with pump. It also has an unlimited riparian water right from the Campaspe River.
Other features include a carport, steel cattle yards and excellent shedding.
