Grandeur with nature as its neighbour, “Morella House” offers the options of a grand and spacious private residence or a well recognised successful Bed & Breakfast with the upstairs being a private residence.

Only by inspection will you appreciate this extraordinary residence of generous proportions nestled on 6.47 hectares (approx.16 acres) in the heart of Clare. Being a short walk to Clare’s main street facilities, the location is perfect.

Take a deep breath as you drive up to this eye-catching masterpiece. The home is in harmony with the natural bush land, sweeping lawns and gardens.

The downstairs formal entrance directs visitors to the magnificent timber staircase which links the upper and lower residence. An easterly facing leadlight feature displays beautiful radiant light as you traverse the staircase.

Upstairs there is a king-size master bedroom with an adjoining walk-in robe. There are brilliant views from the large picture windows overlooking the sweeping lawns, manicured gardens and treetops through to the Clare valley. The beautifully appointed ensuite has a deep relaxing bath, large shower alcove and to add to the ambience, a beautiful leadlight feature. The second and third bedrooms both have similar views, the second bedroom with a built-in robe. A fabulous kitchen featuring black granite bench-tops has state of the art quality appliances, dishwasher, and plenty of cupboard and bench space. Fabulous tiling throughout the kitchen and casual dining enables ease of cleaning. Adjoining is an extensive open plan dining/living area designed around a huge featured, central open fireplace with bluestone faade. Two sets of double doors lead to the balcony which can be opened up to enjoy fresh summer breezes or fully enclosed for winter warmth.

The second bathroom has floor to ceiling tiles, large shower alcove, designer vanity and toilet. A large functional laundry with linen press adjoins.

Downstairs there is a most spacious slate floor living area ideal for casual entertaining, with a special feature being massive solid jarrah doors which open to a huge wine cellar, which is currently utilised as an additional bedroom. A feature of the downstairs living area is the exposed brick ceiling and large steel beam supporting the ceiling.

There are 3 further bedrooms, one a fantastic guest suite of generous proportions with full ensuite facilities. The other two bedrooms are doubles and also have their own shared bathroom with spa. Guests can be completely independent with full kitchen facilities and dining area downstairs as well.

The home also offers the following features:
- Two reverse cycle air-conditioning units upstairs
- Superb quality floor coverings and light fittings
- Bluestone faced walls with red brick quoins and lintels
- Extensive paths, landscaped gardens and lighting, sweeping lawns all on integrated watering system
- Synthetic grass tennis court
- Serviced by over 30,000 gallon rainwater connected to house plus mains water
- Huge steel framed workshop 18m x 9m, concrete floor, power and pit
- Extensive use of leadlight throughout
- Magnificent exposed Oregon timber beams throughout
- Absolute privacy yet just a short walk to school, daycare and to Clare’s main street
- Vehicle access to upstairs and downstairs

The construction phase of this extraordinary home took some 10 years during the first stage of construction. Materials were painstakingly collected by the owner builder who selected premium quality stone, timber and leadlight features.

Such a grand home provides ample accommodation for the largest of families, giving complete independence for other family members or elderly parents if required.

With the options for a combination of a quality B&B downstairs and private residence upstairs or as an outstanding home for entertaining friends, business associates or the largest of family gatherings, Morella House has possibly no equal in the Clare Valley.

Price $795,000

Geoff Schell 0418 842 421
Daniel Schell 0415 436 379