205 Mount Macedon Road, Macedon
Folkestone
Inspection is by private appointment only.
Surrounded by its own mature Cyprus hedge, affording total privacy, Folkestone sits on a level 5 acres (approx.) of manicured gardens in this dress circle location of Mount Macedon.
Upon entering the property through the electronic remote controlled gate, visitors are welcomed down the Golden Elm lined driveway. In the lawns on each side are an assortment of deciduous trees such as Manchurian Pears, Liquid Ambers, Dogwoods, Claret Ash, Tulip trees, Paulownias, Silver Birches, Forest Pansies, Canadian Maples, Japanese Maples, Ginkgo, Robinias, American Red woods and many more, ensuring an outstanding show of colour in autumn.
The residence is meticulously built with luxurious finishes, generous dimensions and a touch of grandeur. The large front door opens to reveal the wide entrance hall with its American oak parquetry flooring that runs all the way into the large kitchen/dining/ family room area.
Bay windows adorn the north eastern wing of the home, framing the gardens from every vantage point. One would not tire from watching the sun rise from bed in the King Sized master suite, where a walk-in robe and exquisite ensuite with twin basins in the granite bench top will treat the new owners. Three further generous bedrooms offer built-in robes whilst a studio is excellent for home office or 5th Bedroom.
Designed with expansive proportions, the main living zones have a palatial feel about them. A sophisticated formal lounge room encompasses one of several heat sources a wood fire heater with heat transfer to various points throughout. Elegantly connected through a glass sliding door is the large family room incorporating open plan for meals and kitchen, showcasing granite benches, breakfast bar, electric wall oven, induction cook top, Miele dishwasher and plumbed place for the refrigerator. Daikin ducted reverse cycle A/C controls the temperature in this space. From this room there is an uninterrupted view of Mount Macedon with the memorial cross being visible when lit up at night. There are a further three Daikin split system reverse cycle A/Cs - master bedroom and two others.
Outside there is a Wisteria shaded Arbour with wooden deck which is connected by a path to the deck that surrounds the house. Outside the family room are two retractable awnings that offer superb outside alfresco dining options.
Further details:
- The home is clad in a Hardie board product that imitates weatherboards with excellent insulation qualities and wont crack or shrink.
- 2.5 car garage
- Just over 50 Sqs including garage and veranda
- Two 5,000 gallon rain water tanks (used to flush toilets and water gardens)
- Double glazing of all doors and windows
- 5 KW solar panels
- Huge shed (14.4m X 7.6m) 4 bays with roller doors on 3.
Six years young and every bit as pristine as it was at inception, experiencing Folkestone first hand will exceed your expectations.
