Bushland escape: 55 Moonah Drive, Long Forest, 3340

55 Moonah Drive, Long Forest, 3340 (Photo supplied)

Within an eight-minute drive of Bacchus Marsh’s centre, this property of about a hectare of mainly natural bushland offers a good antidote to life’s busyness without sacrificing in-town convenience.

It’s easy to imagine the kids scooting between the trees on mini-bikes, a chook run being set up and a gorgeous chorus of bird calls.

 

59 Moonah Drive, Long Forest, 3340

The classic homestead is a sympathetic match with the uncomplicated lifestyle attributes here, while a wraparound verandah provides even more excuse to sit back and chill.

There are a four family-friendly fitted bedrooms and a study that could be a fifth. The main has a walk-in robe and an en suite with pedestal basin. The revamped main bathroom is bright and modern.

A study nook close to the minor bedrooms is a handy feature, while white wall paint all through and pale floorboards in various places bounce around light.

A spacious, tiled meals area opens to a carpeted lounge room with a large corner window and a Coonara wood heater; two split-systems tame the climate year-round.

The large kitchen has stone benches (including an island able to seat up to four), a big walk-in pantry, white cabinetry and splashback tiles, charcoal pendants and stainless-steel dishwasher and 900mm cooker.

The sink area is under a downlit bulkhead and visually links with a very roomy covered alfresco area that is an an addition to the back verandah. Well behind the house precinct, a large expanse of parking space leads to a 12×6-metre shed with three-metre high roller door to allow caravan entry if needed. It’s also a man cave in the making, with flued fireplace, concrete floor and power connection.

Check this one out if seclusion, space and scope to improve constitute your winning combo.

 

55 Moonah Drive, Long Forest, 3340 (Photo supplied)
55 Moonah Drive, Long Forest, 3340 (Photo supplied)
55 Moonah Drive, Long Forest, 3340 (Photo supplied)
55 Moonah Drive, Long Forest, 3340 (Photo supplied)
55 Moonah Drive, Long Forest, 3340 (Photo supplied)
55 Moonah Drive, Long Forest, 3340 (Photo supplied)
55 Moonah Drive, Long Forest, 3340 (Photo supplied)
55 Moonah Drive, Long Forest, 3340 (Photo supplied)
55 Moonah Drive, Long Forest, 3340 (Photo supplied)
55 Moonah Drive, Long Forest, 3340 (Photo supplied)