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RELAXED COUNTRY LIVING IN DROUIN THIS home is perfect for those looking for a quiet area surrounded by similar sized properties and only a few minutes to the town centre and freeway. Set on one glorious acre amidst established ornamental and fruit trees, this property has a tranquil park-like ambiance with stunning northerly views. The home, which offers privacy and peace of mind, comprises approx. 28 squares of living. There are four bedrooms - master with ensuite - a study, separate formal lounge, open plan kitchen/dining/living zone, family bathroom, gas ducted heating and reverse cycle air conditioner But wait, there’s still more! A double garage with remote control, large undercover entertaining area, , work shed with concrete and power, approx. 13,000 litre water tanks, asphalt driveway, fruit orchard and established gardens complete the picture. ●
HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 3/976 Princes Way, Drouin, 3818, VIC Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $850,000 - $900,000 Inspect: Saturday 1.30 - 2pm Contact: Dale Atkin 0402 717 891, RAY WHITE DROUIN
Inclusions • Modern Kitchen with stone benchtops • Stainless steel electric oven • Stainless steel gas hot plates • Stainless steel range hood • Ducted heating • Ceramic floor and wall tiles as per floor plans from builders range • Carpet to remaining areas from builders range • Stainless steel sink and flick mixer to kitchen • Chrome mixer tops from builders range • Mirrors with polished edge to bathroom • Exhaust fans to bathrooms • Roller door to garage • Flush panel internal doors
• Internal door handles • 50mm Scotia cornice throughout • White glo tub to laundry • Weathertough acrylic to all exterior • Sewer power, drainage, gas and water connections as per plans • Outdoor water taps • Electrical fittings as per plan layouts • Smoke alarm • Aluminium sliding windows and doors as per plans • Termite protection • Colorbond/concrete roof tiles • E-Screens to front and living areas – Holland blinds to all others (house specific)
• Security doors to all openable doors • Flyscreens to all openable windows • NBN fibre optic (where required) • TV points • Water tank minimum 2000 litre (tank flush system) or grey water connection (if available) or solar hot water* whichever is applicable • All driveways, paths and crossovers as per plans with coloured concrete • Landscaping • Fencing • Letterbox
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Address: 171 Red Hill Road, Beaconsfield Upper, 3808, VIC Description: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1 study, 2 garage Price: $1.2 - $1.3 million Inspect: By appointment Contact: Jo Paynter 0468 903 718/ Siobhan Beeston 0487 901 590, Peake Real Estate 9707 5300 com.au
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QUIET FAMILY LIVING IN LOVELY DROUIN THIS exceptional family home is set in a quiet location. It offers three generous bedrooms, two bathrooms, open plan kitchen/dining/living area, remote double garage with internal access, gas ducted heating and reverse cycle air conditioning. Manicured gardens incorporating entertainer’s pergola that will cater for those family gatherings. The neatly landscaped 543m2 (approx.) block offers private surroundings, peace and tranquility. The home is only minutes from the town centre, schools, sporting facilities and park land. ●
HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 13 Chaucer Way, Drouin, 3818, VIC Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $460,000 - $490,000 Inspect: Saturday 11am - 11.30am Contact: Dale Atkin 0402 717 891, RAY WHITE DROUIN
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Inclusions • Vinyl wrap kitchen with stone benchtops • Stainless steel electric oven • Stainless steel gas hot plates • Stainless steel range hood • Ducted heating • Ceramic floor and wall tiles as per floor plans from builders range
• Carpet to remaining areas from builders range • Stainless steel sink and flick mixer to kitchen • Chrome mixer tops from builders range • Mirrors with polished edge to bathroom • Exhaust fans to bathrooms • Roller door to garage
• Flush panel internal doors • Internal door handles • 50mm Scotia cornice throughout • White glo tub to laundry • Weathertough acrylic to all exterior • Sewer power, drainage, gas and water connections as per plans • Outdoor water taps
Whether you’re looking to downsize and keep the caravan or boat, a first home buyer looking to enter the market or savvy investor, this development has a little something for everyone. Located in an established part of Pakenham, opposite parklands and open space, the fresh air and neighbourhood vibes will have you feeling at home in no time! With close access to all the amenities such as shopping, schools, restaurants and more throughout Pakenham and surrounding towns, you’ll have everything you need. With easy access to the M1. 2 bedroom townhouses $369,000–399,000. 3 bedroom townhouses $409,000–$449,000. First Home Owner Grant $10,000 (to eligible applicants) Prices subject to change 202005019913_1-NG19-20
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