22 Monaghan Street, McKenzie Hill, Vic 3451

Solar passive in design, north facing on 3000sqm with stunning views of Mount Alexander to the northeast, only metres away from the Castlemaine-Maldon rail trail, a short walk or drive into town and easily commutable to Melbourne, this home is the complete lifestyle package.

Spacious with four bedrooms, a 5Kw grid-connected solar system and double glazing throughout, the floorplan includes two large living areas with spotted gum flooring, a study nook, a well-appointed kitchen with stone benchtops, ample storage and a large walk-in pantry with adjoining dining. The main bedroom suite includes a walk-in robe, an ensuite with a free-standing bath, a study/home office and private courtyard access. The three remaining bedrooms are all generously sized with built-in robes. Completing the floorplan is a family bathroom, a separate toilet, a large laundry with extensive storage and external access, and a double garage. Improvements include gas-ducted heating and reverse-cycle cooling to the living zone.

Alfresco dining includes a wood-fired pizza oven that overlooks Mount Alexander and leads to a 6m x 6m rumpus/recreation/games room (with 4.8m double-glazed sliding doors), with an adjoining 6m x 3m studio space. The grounds include front and side access, a basketball ring, an in-ground trampoline, additional shedding, and a chook shed. The garden features raised veggie beds, a herb garden, fruit trees, rosemary and lavender hedges, berries, grape vines, and even truffle-inoculated oak tree saplings.

If 3000 sqm is too big, you could consider living the quarter-acre dream. Subdivide (STCA), making this property a cost-effective investment opportunity, and even more attractive.