'Nature's Edge' Retreat of gardens and bush

Welcome to our ‘Nature’s Edge’ Home built in the 70’s on 6 acres with newly landscaped gardens and bush surrounds. The home comprises 5 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms & laundry. Conveniently located in Central Victoria 1 hour and 40 minutes from Melbourne and inbetween Castlemaine and Bendigo. Within 2km is Crusoe Reservoir, with an abundance of wildlife and excellent bird watching to be had, as well as fishing and other water activities. Lansell Square Shopping Centre is also only 2km away. The space The house is unique in character and fully equipped for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. For the colder months, there is a wood fire in the lounge room, for heating as well as an electric heater, and also in each bedroom. (Wood for the fire can be supplied at a cost). For the warmer months, there is an air conditioner in lounge room and fans in every other room. The property on 6 acres is a lovely environment to relax, unwind and connect with nature. Enjoy a long lazy meal, a few drinks and a chat with your friends and family in one of the many outdoor settings, on the veranda or on the lawn and amongst the bush setting. Bendigo is a gold mining town and in the 1880’s was deemed the richest town in the world. Majestic buildings and monuments from the golden past line the main streets offering an ever present reminder of the riches from the gold fields. There are many site seeing activities in Bendigo including the famous Art Gallery which hosts famous events on a regular basis, the Central Deborah Gold Mine, Bendigo Pottery, The Great Stupa, The Bendigo Tramways plus many more. Crusoe Reservoir is 2.7km Crusoe Reservoir and No. 7 Park is a popular destination for cycling, walking, jogging and fishing. The 210-hectare area is surrounded by the Greater Bendigo National Park and is known for its beautiful landscape, indigenous vegetation, rich cultural heritage and recreational opportunities. All abilities access is available on the wide, shared paths and there are accessible toilets, parking, tables and seating available. Dogs are not permitted at the park. Please also take your rubbish home with you as there are no bins in the area. There is also a series of measured jogging and cycling tracks available which are sign-posted and color-coded. The track around Crusoe Reservoir is 3.3kms, the track around No. 7 reservoir is 1.4kms and the link track between the two is 1.4kms. Fishing and water play Crusoe Reservoir only (not No. 7 Reservoir) can be used for swimming, canoeing, small scale sailing and fishing (Murray Cod, Yellowbelly, Redfin and Tench) The No. 7 Reservoir is an established conservation area and cannot be used for fishing. This reservoir is home to many species of flora and fauna including the Freshwater Catfish, which in Victoria has been classified as a vulnerable species. Ecology The area is dominated by box ironbark forest ecology and on your visit you'll see many examples of revegetation and habitat restoration works such as frog ponds, storm water harvesting, nest box installations and native grass lawns. Guest access Guests will be able to access the entire house and grounds. A key is located by the back door for easy self check in. Other things to note The property has an unfenced dam, so children will need to be fully supervised whilst outside. The house has 2 steps up to the front door and 1 step up to the backdoor. Inside there is 1 step down to the 3rd bedroom and a further 2 steps down to the 4th bedroom and bathroom. These areas are equipped with rails for safety. There is a steep set of stairs up to the attic where there are 2 single beds.