Moolap acreage offers rural charm and city convenience – realestate.com.au

Rural living goes hand in hand with a favorable urban edge location in this remote estate in Moolap.

An updated family home with a resort-style pool is the centerpiece of the 5.6-acre retreat tucked near the Barwon River and Reedy Lakes.

Horse lovers will find 102-130 Woods Rd, Moolap, ready to welcome horses, including an arena, stables and paddock shelters.

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Surrounded by mature gums and wide open spaces, the four-bedroom home has a rural feel, yet is just a short drive from Geelong’s CBD and five minutes from Newcomb.

“I think this is the last acre that is this close to town. It’s only 10 minutes to town and it’s on 14 acres,” said seller Kane Gallagher. “It’s pretty quiet there.”

Mr. Gallagher’s family purchased the property in 2004 and began a major renovation of the dated 1980s home ten years later. An original brick fireplace and chimney survived the renovation, surrounded by two new spacious living areas.

Polished hardwood floors were installed in the open main living space, along with double wooden doors leading to a large covered patio where a built-in bar invites friends and family to grab a stool.

The sellers designed the renovation around the original brick chimney.

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Double doors connect the living room with a large covered terrace.

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The semi-rural property is just five minutes from Newcomb’s shops and schools.

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Another Balinese-style outdoor pavilion is located near the 14-meter in-ground pool and electric spa.

“My favorite room was definitely the patio. On a beautiful summer day I could watch the children, nieces and nephews playing in the pool,” said Mr. Gallagher.

A well-equipped kitchen with an induction hob, electric oven, stone worktops and a large butler’s pantry presides over the open plan meals and family room.

Another huge lounge with a wood fire is located next to the third flexible room which can be used as a games area, study or home office.

All four bedrooms are positioned privately away from the living areas, with additional sleeping quarters converted during the renovation to create a retreat for parents with a private sitting area and direct access to the deck.

Mature trees surround the house creating a sense of privacy.

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This living room has a wood-burning stove and dado wall panels.

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The kitchen has an induction hob, electric oven and butler’s pantry.

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The walk-in wardrobe is huge, as is the bathroom with spa bath and family bathroom.

Wraparound terraces overlooking the house’s landscaped gardens and mature trees provide the finishing touch.

Mr Gallagher said his family enjoyed keeping horses on the property, which also lends itself to registration.

Stables with three stalls, a tack room and a separate feed barn are supplemented by eight main paddocks, three horse stables and of course the arena.

The property also has triple street frontage, including separate HGV access from Woods Rd, leading to a staging area suitable for horse cart storage and HGV or caravan parking.

HF Richardson, Newtown agent Matt Poustie is handling the sale of 102-130 Woods Rd, Moolap, priced at $1.795 million.