12 Handley Street, Blackwood.

This charming Blackwood cottage sits on an elevated 813m2 and provides the perfect lifestyle getaway. Set amongst the treetops, this well presented two-bed cottage offers peace and privacy and is the ultimate weekender opportunity. This low maintenance hardiplank home features a full-length front verandah providing an idyllic spot to enjoy the tranquility of the surrounding native treetops with either a morning coffee or afternoon glass of wine. Enter the home via large glass sliding doors directly into the cosy living room including a brick feature wall and hearth with wood burning fire, and split system unit ensuring a temperate environment all year round. Adjacent is the charming, functional country kitchen with plenty of cabinetry, electric cooking, and good bench space, opening to the dining area. The two bedrooms are both spacious and have free standing wardrobes and share the central combined bathroom / laundry which feature a separate toilet, shower, and vanity. There is new vinyl timber flooring throughout, quality drapes and blinds, and underfloor insulation. Outside you will a lovely rear yard which includes a timber arbour for alfresco entertaining with family and friends, lovingly planted garden beds and hedging, together with some established native and cool climate trees which provide gorgeous canopy. The rear yard is fully fenced which is perfect for pets and young children. Further property features: • Security system • 10,000 litre rainwater tank • Under house storage • Single carport • Generator • TV satellite • State of the art water treatment system This cottage is as pretty as a picture, neat and tidy with everything in its rightful place, providing the perfect Blackwood escape or tree change opportunity. Blackwood is an historic mining town set amongst the glorious Wombat State Forest. Home to the Blackwood mineral springs, 155-year-old pub, general store, and post office, and is a one-hour drive to Melbourne via the Western Highway or connect with the V/Line service from Ballan.