IMPORTANT - Best and final offers by 1pm on Wednesday 11th Nov.

In tightly held country pockets like this, people aren't simply buying a home and a few hectares of land. They're choosing a different pace of life, a little more breathing room and the freedom to enjoy the fulfilling things that often get lost in the hustle of everyday living.

First time offered to the market in several decades, this appealing 2.9-hectare (7.3 acres) property presents an opportunity to make that wonderful lifestyle your own.

Gently undulating land, established shade trees and the natural beauty of a springfed gully and substantial dam, together creates a peaceful rural setting with plenty of room to spread out. The homestead sits well back from the road, tucked away in a private position where you can enjoy the quiet, watch the changing seasons and appreciate the wildlife.

For families making the move from suburbia, imagine the difference a little extra space could make...Children with room to explore, ride their bikes and spend time outdoors, afternoons spent fishing in the dam and space for pets to roam.

There is room to establish fruit trees, create a productive vegetable garden or simply enjoy having a little more independence and connection to the outdoors.

When the weekend calls for something more adventurous, the proximity to Lake Somerset opens up a world of opportunities - boating, fishing, skiing and other water-based recreational sports.

The low-set, ranch-style home offers a practical and accessible layout, with four bedrooms and two bathrooms arranged around an open-plan living and dining area. It is a floor plan that will appeal to a broad range of buyers, from growing families looking for room to settle in and couples seeking a more relaxed lifestyle without the demands of a larger, multi-level home.

The front verandah provides a welcoming place to sit back and enjoy the surroundings, while the master bedroom offers a walk-in robe, private ensuite and sliding-door access to the verandah. Three additional bedrooms provide flexibility for family, guests or hobbies, one of these has a walk-in robe, another has a built-in robe.

A slow-combustion wood heater brings a cosy country feel to the living space during the cooler months, while the home's easterly aspect invites you to enjoy the softer morning light.

The kitchen is generous in size and retains its original country character, with an adjoining laundry that offers the potential to function as a practical butler's pantry. The home has been well maintained for its age and presents an opportunity for the next owners to gradually update, personalise and add their own touches over time.

Practical features include solar hot water, a recently replaced rainwater tank system, mains power, a single carport providing sheltered access to the home, a garden shed and a fenced house yard. A gravel driveway leads to the residence, and the property also benefits from school bus pick-up and a bin collection service.

Beyond the home, the land offers exciting possibilities for those looking to do more with their lifestyle property.

A levelled pad is already in place, ready for a substantial shed, while the available space provides potential for a second dwelling (subject to the necessary approvals and site requirements). Whether you envisage a dedicated workshop, extra storage, a place for recreational equipment or simply more room to pursue your interests, the property offers a welcome degree of flexibility for the future.

Properties offering this combination of land, privacy, a four-bedroom home and proximity to Lake Somerset are becoming increasingly appealing to buyers looking for more than a conventional suburban block.

Perhaps you're a family ready to give the kids more freedom. Perhaps you're a couple looking to slow down and enjoy a little more space, without taking on a sprawling or complicated home. Or perhaps you've simply reached the point where a quieter setting, a few animals and the freedom to shape your own surroundings sound like a better way to live.

Whatever your motivation, this is an opportunity to secure a property in a tightly held area, where the lifestyle has kept people here for generations.

Come and discover what country living could look like for you.

DISCLAIMER: Information contained on any marketing material, website or other portal should not be relied upon and you should make your own enquiries and seek your own independent advice with respect to any property advertised or the information about the property. Any rental appraisal advertised or provided was current at the time of the appraisal and may fluctuate depending on market movement. Remax Living Agents shall not be responsible should the appraisal or any part thereof be incorrect or incomplete in any way.