8A Maurice Road, Gruyere, Vic 3770

Built by its current owner in 1989 on former orchard land, this much-loved family home has evolved over three decades into a wonderfully established country holding across approximately 23 acres, where sweeping lawns, productive trees, open paddocks, bushland and dams unfold beneath big-sky views from almost every window.

A circular driveway sets the scene for a memorable arrival, sweeping past Japanese maples and blue spruce towards the bullnose verandah and the home's broad, welcoming facade. Inside, the interiors remain largely true to their era, thoughtfully enhanced in parts over the years and impeccably cared for, offering genuine comfort today along with scope to update and personalise in time.

The open-plan kitchen, meals and family zone has the relaxed warmth country living does so well. Hardwood floors run underfoot, a Coonara wood fire fills cooler days with a gentle smoky warmth, and the kitchen itself enjoys a generous footprint with glorious outlooks across cherry blossom, gardens and bushland beyond. An electric cooktop, double electric ovens, dishwasher, breakfast bar and walk-in pantry make it practical for everyday family life and entertaining on a larger scale.

A separate formal lounge and dining room provides another generous living space, complete with an open fireplace and plush premium carpet. At one end, the main bedroom enjoys its own sense of retreat with a bay window framing garden views, a substantial walk-in robe and ensuite.

Three further bedrooms are positioned in their own wing, together with an open study that connects through to one of the bedrooms. A third living area adds yet another layer of flexibility, ready to become a games room, movie room or somewhere for the kids to claim, spread out and turn the volume up.

A covered, vine clad deck runs along the back of the home overlooking the grounds – the perfect spot for quiet contemplation with a cuppa. Cherry blossoms soften the rear garden, while a remarkable collection of established fruiting plants includes cherry, apple, orange, mandarin, pear, plum, kiwifruit, grapes and passionfruit, together with olive trees. Wildlife and abundant birdlife share the landscape, while pockets of bushland add privacy and exploration beyond sweeping lawns and the more open acreage.

Two dams, including one of impressive scale, support the property, while the open land is well suited to horses or cattle. A cattle crush remains in place from the owners’ own cattle days, adding another useful piece of rural infrastructure.

The nine-bay barn-style shed is joined by a three-bay machinery shed, whilst an older tennis court offers another intriguing canvas: resurface it and bring the racquets back out, use it as a basketball court, bike circuit, dog enclosure or additional hardstand and parking.

Practicality continues with a 100,000-litre concrete water tank, 9kW solar system with 30kW battery, twin heat-pump hot water units, split-system air conditioning, ceiling fans throughout and two wood heaters. The updated laundry includes excellent storage and an internal clothesline, while the double garage provides internal access. A separate Colorbond shed sits further along the driveway, with abundant additional space for caravans, trailers and multiple vehicles.

Private, productive and beautifully established, this is a property with history already written into the landscape, yet still plenty of room for its next owners to shape what comes next.

Despite its seclusion, shops and schools in Wandin North, Seville and Coldstream are all within a 10-minute drive, while Chirnside Park Shopping Centre and its cinema are just 15 minutes away. And with the Yarra Valley's celebrated wineries on your doorstep, every weekend comes with an invitation to explore. What's not to love?

At a Glance:
• One-owner homestead built in 1989
• Approximately 23 acres
• Former orchard transformed into an established lifestyle property
• Circular driveway and bullnose verandah
• Two substantial living zones
• Open-plan kitchen, family and meals area with Coonara wood heater
• Hardwood floors and quality carpets
• Separate formal lounge and dining room with open fireplace
• Generous kitchen with north facing garden and bushland views, electric cooktop, double electric ovens, dishwasher, breakfast bar and walk-in pantry
• Four bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
• Main bedroom with bay window, large walk-in robe and ensuite
• Three additional bedrooms in a separate wing
• Open study connecting through to one bedroom
• Converted garage offering flexible third living, rumpus, games or movie room
• Updated laundry with internal clothesline
• Covered vine clad rear deck
• Double garage with internal access
• Two dams, including one exceptionally large
• Open acreage with pockets of bushland
• Suitable for horses or cattle with existing cattle crush
• Nine-bay barn-style shed + attached three-bay machinery shed (power running past shed door)
• Old tennis court with flexible future uses
• Established cherry, apple, orange, mandarin, pear and plum trees, kiwifruit, grapes, avocado, passionfruit and olive trees
• Cherry blossoms through rear gardens
• Abundant wildlife and birdlife
• 100,000-litre concrete water tank
• 9kW solar system with 30kW battery
• Twin heat-pump hot water systems
• Split-system air conditioning + ceiling fans throughout
• Separate Colorbond shed
• Extensive caravan, trailer and vehicle parking
• Mostly sealed driveway


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Type

House

Bedrooms

4

Bathrooms

2

Parkings

2

Area

9.31 ha