Overview
327 Sandys Hill Road, Durham Lead is a 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom brick home on 5 acres of horse-friendly land, less than 10 minutes from Buninyong village. It has two separate living areas, a study nook and a large undercover entertaining deck. Outside are stables, a round yard, a machinery shed, a dog run, two dams, three water tanks and plenty of powered sheds, including a set-up man cave. A bus stop for Ballarat schools sits near the front of the block.

Set on a lightly treed 5-acre block with a wide verandah and established gardens, this home delivers the space growing families want, with the practical setup a country lifestyle needs.

Inside, the layout keeps everyone comfortable. A sunny kitchen with a walk-in pantry and breakfast bar opens to the dining area, and a timber home bar sits nearby for entertaining. There are two separate living spaces. One is a cosy lounge warmed by a wood heater, with views across the paddocks. The other is a generous carpeted family room for movie nights. A separate study nook makes working from home easy.

All five bedrooms are well sized. The main bedroom has its own ensuite and walk-in robe, and the remaining bedrooms are served by a modern main bathroom with a bath and separate shower.

Step outside to a large undercover entertaining area with a built-in BBQ and room for a long table, ideal for year-round gatherings.

Horse owners will feel right at home with stables, a round yard and fenced paddocks. There is an abundance of shedding and outbuildings, most with concrete floors and power, including a machinery shed and a man cave ready to enjoy. A dog run, two dams and three water tanks round out a property that is ready to work as hard as you do.

You can live the rural dream without losing convenience. Buninyong village, its school and cafés are less than 10 minutes away, and the Ballarat school bus stops near the front gate.

Key features:

* 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (main with ensuite and walk-in robe)
* Separate study nook
* 2 separate living areas, one with a wood heater
* Kitchen with walk-in pantry, plus a home bar
* Large undercover outdoor entertaining area with BBQ
* Approx. 5 acres of horse-friendly land
* Stables and round yard
* Machinery shed, plus multiple sheds with concrete floors and power
* Man cave set up in one shed
* Dog run
* 2 dams and 3 water tanks
* Less than 10 minutes to Buninyong village, school and cafés
* Ballarat schools bus stop near the front of the block
* Approx. 223 sqm internal living (per floor plan)

Inspection: Private inspections only. Call Stu Brien or Leanne Madigan at Stone Real Estate Ballarat to book.