237 Barkers Road, Main Ridge, Vic 3928

The sounds of nature and leafy mature trees in the valley and the surrounding bushland backing on to Main Creek - form a beautiful backdrop to “Akenfield” farm. Gracing a quiet and tranquil woodland setting with rolling hills and paddocks spanning 22 acres approx. Superbly located in the prestigious Main Ridge precinct where real estate deservedly commands premium prices on the Mornington Peninsula.

The property offers a rare opportunity to acquire a private and secluded country lifestyle or small working farm for those passionate about planting a vineyard, grazing cattle or horses. This, combined with an absolutely stunning 2.5-acre garden created and maintained with dedication and featured in Victoria’s Open Garden Scheme and twice in Country Style Magazine.

Framed by tall and exotic trees, garden highlights include a flight of steps to terraced garden rooms, garden sculpture, an open fire-pit, a crab-apple cathedral walk, gorgeous century-old camellias, hedging, fruit trees and a kitchen garden.

An attractive homestead-style family home enhanced by renowned architect the late Daryl Jackson (a former owner), and physically updated over time by Nettle Architects. The home is loaded with character, with the interior featuring garden vistas and two cosy and inviting timber-panelled living areas with an adjacent study area, three bedrooms, a family bathroom and a separate laundry. An open plan dining area and a fully equipped kitchen flow to sunny, northern and western decks – ideal for indoor/outdoor dining and entertaining.

Linked to the home, is a separate split-level studio or additional family accommodation with a kitchenette, living area, cellar, and two upper-level bedrooms with a pristine bathroom. Additionally, a further separate bedroom with ensuite is accessed via a spiral staircase.

Other comprehensive features of this impressive farm include fenced paddocks and cattle yards, rainwater tanks, water from the creek for stock and a bore plus a garden & stock watering systems, hay shed and electric fences. The home has OFPs, gas and ducted heating, R/C cooling, overhead fans, ample internal and lock up storage, original mud-brick shingle-roofed dairy (now a woodshed), garage, breezeway, three stable units and plenty of off-street parking space. Buyers should note “Akenfield” is currently run as a working farm.

This private and tranquil oasis is enhanced by being just minutes from the charming Flinders and Red Hill villages and the community market. Close to some of Victoria’s premium wineries, restaurants and farm-gate outlets plus a choice of popular surf or bayside beaches. Also, just over twenty-five minutes from Sorrento, Portsea and Mornington and a little over an hour from Melbourne underpins its lifestyle benefits.

Type

Acreage

Bedrooms

6

Bathrooms

3

Parkings

2

Area

8.9 ha