Gazing out over a picturesque lake and bushland reserve with lush fenced paddocks gently flowing down towards Watson Creek, this 9.3 acre equestrian property combines country serenity and suburban convenience literally just minutes from Somerville town centre.

Behind a charming auto gate and long tree-lined driveway, the four-bedroom home plus office, offers a glorious setting with extensive infrastructure with room for improvement for horse owners, trainers and/or agistment including 9 paddocks – 8 with boxes –2 day yards, a round yard and arena. There’s a stable complex with 9 stalls, a handlers’ lounge, tack and feed room as well as a 4-bay machinery shed and large workshed.

A rare offering for sale under instructions by the mortgagee, the substantial 1980s-built home is designed to lap up the serenity fronted by an extensive sundeck where you can lounge or entertain alfresco-style with the lake and its birdlife as the backdrop.

Inside, hardwood floors, timber-lined walls and ceilings, and a dome fireplace provide warmth and rich character through two large living and dining areas, a timber country kitchen is well equipped with large stainless-steel stove with gas cooktop and a dishwasher, while a generous home office and attached study area could also be used as guest lodgings.

Positioned for privacy away from the children’s wing, the main bedroom has a modern ensuite with freestanding soaker tub, a dressing room and its own access to the sprawling alfresco deck overlooking the lake.

Moments from Somerville’s major shopping and train station, just 1km to Baxter Primary School, only a little further to Woodleigh School and minutes to Somerville Secondary College, the property is moments from riding trails, Mornington Racecourse, beaches, surf, golf courses and Somerville’s Yaringa Boat Harbour.