Berringa 762 Staffordshire Reef Road
Something Just a Little bit Different - House & 20 Acres
This well constructed double story home is a real surprise and offers privacy plus stunning views from its elevated position. The home is complimented by a free-standing Ned Kelly wood heater, polished timber floors and has a very unique feature - a hydraulic driven clothes airier. Downstairs features a kitchen with electric cooking, open plan lounge and dining room with three external doors. The main bedroom offers wall to ceiling built-in robes and a shared ensuite. There is ample storage under the stairwell.
Upstairs you have the option of 2 rooms: either an English style attic housing an open second bedroom or simply a living area with a breathtaking view. This space has built-in cupboards with raked cathedral ceilings.
Improvements include a 10 x 6m carport attached to the home with a fully enclosed 8 x 6m workshop with concrete floor, power and a separate enclosed room.
The house is positioned on the highest point in Berringa which is why the three sided veranda and timber deck enjoys views to the west. 'Mount Berringa' also enjoys a fully fenced chook yard a fenced veggie patch (with established fruit trees), a hot house and running tank water. Mains power, septic tank, wireless internet and phone are connected to the home plus two tanks supplying approx. 80,000 litres of house water. The land area is 20 acres or eight hectares which includes a fenced paddock of approx. three acres; the balance of land comprises natural bush with a good sized dam and flying fox to complete the picture. A number of historic mine-shafts are scattered throughout the property - an exciting feature for anyone keen to do some prospecting!
Berringa enjoys a brilliant community spirit with historical mining areas to visit and is a 10 minute drive to the services of Smythesdale. Ballarat is 30 minutes drive and the school bus stop is nearby. Potential buyers please note settlement date required is March 2016.
Get to know Berringa
Berringa is a small county township in west-central Victoria, about 43 kms southwest of Ballarat. A 15-minute drive will take you to Smythesdale and approx 1 hour will have you in the heart of Geelong.