21 Wattle Drive, Heathcote, Vic 3523

WITH a name like Wattle Drive you'd expect the location to be something special. You won't be disappointed. The three-bedroom home, close to town, is set back from the road, on a large block (almost half-an-acre) in the golf precinct, with a native garden that fits beautifully with the treed surrounds. The front door, with its stained-glass panel, opens to a sunken lounge room with a brick feature wall. Two steps up is a dining area which flows on into the kitchen. An as-new Fisher & Paykel dishwasher and stainless
steel DeLonghi electric oven with a gas cooktop are right on the mark and so are the pull-out pantry drawers. A solid-fuel heater and a wall- mounted air-conditioner keep this whole area comfortable. Two of three-bedrooms have built-in wardrobes, one of which has built- in shelves and a desk, while the king-size main bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe and three-piece en suite; there's also a three-piece bathroom and storage in the hallway and laundry. The laundry opens to the back verandah and from there to a paved undercover entertaining area. Brick paths lead off in different directions through the garden where there are apple trees, a mini lemon tree and vegie beds with soil rich and ready for spring-summer plantings. There are three rainwater tanks to supplement the town water and shedding includes a large shed with a concrete floor, and a potting shed. A carport at the side has double gates to the backyard. The owners love their cosy, comfortable home and the country atmosphere, and say the neighbours are very friendly. Famous for its many wineries, Heathcote also has a selection of cafes and restaurants, a primary school, a golf club, and is the centre for strong netball, football and cricket teams.