Coghills Creek 451 Coghills Creek Road

Situated just 10 minutes drive to the Melbourne Freeway via Miners Rest, 20 minutes to Ballarat Central, two kilometers to the local Primary School and school bus to Ballarat passes the front door.

Built in 1879 by Sir William Clarke for his tenant farmer Richard Grills, this solid brick homestead situated on approx 69 acres comprises of approx 39 squares under roof and has been renovated over the past 39 years by its current owners Frank & Moira Murphy.

The home comprises 4 large bedrooms, master with ensuite and 2 living areas. The large kitchen family living room has an industrial gas oven, Bosh electric oven, bain-marie and pantry. The homestead also features a formal dining room plus an extra living area with a cedar fireplace and ornate over mantle. The home has hydronic heating (oil), the large family room overlooks an in ground pool as does the large bungalow/studio which is complete with its own ensuite.

The expansive garden has over 150 roses, magnificent deciduous trees and natives and always has a show of color. The stable complex includes 3 Clydesdale stalls with cobblestone floors and feed room, with loft, lunge area and sand ménage.

Hay, machinery & shearing sheds plus various work sheds and historic shearers hut add to the historical nature of the property. There is an abundance of water via tanks, bore and dam which supplies the home and paddocks.

The rich fertile volcanic soil has a high carrying capacity and would ideally suit small stud, horse agistment or hay production. Become a custodian of Australian history today.