This rare boutique holding in a genuine country lane cul-de-sac enjoys beautiful views across the countryside and glimpses of Westernport Bay. Architect-designed and solidly built and engineered with a suspended concrete slab, the two-storey home with two spacious studios is positioned to capture the aspect on a private and manageable 3505sqm, approx. Beyond the entrance hall, the free-flowing interior includes a formal living and dining room beneath a vaulted ceiling punctuated with highlight windows and includes an atmospheric wood heater, reverse-cycle air conditioning and lovely views. Enjoy meals while soaking up the outlook to the valley in the separate dining room opening to a large undercover balcony perfect for entertaining. The family size kitchen features a Falcon freestanding stove, Red Gum benchtops, excellent storage and access to a breakfast verandah. The main bedroom is privately positioned with excellent built-in robes, large en suite and private courtyard. The west wing houses three further bedrooms with built-in robes (one opening to the front balcony), a family bathroom and a spa room. The lower-level offers exceptional and flexible home office/ artist facilities with two huge self-contained studios each with independent entrances, one with laundry/kitchenette and powder room. The studios could easily be converted into two apartments for use as a B STCA. Excellent facilities include parking for 12 cars, ample water storage, carport/machinery shed, wine cellar, parquetry flooring and landscaped gardens with fruit trees and a fire pit. Equally suited to a weekend retreat or lovely permanent home, the property is ideally located opposite the Red Hill-Merricks horse riding trails and is just five minutes from Point Leo beach, Red Hill South's boutique shopping village, popular Epicurean Centre, bus stops, schools and iconic Red Hill Market.