Rich with history and loaded with luxuries, this tudor-style beachside mansion built in the 1860s is one of Victoria’s oldest properties and once sat on some 100 acres stretching back to Olivers Hill.
A home of international interest, Glen Shian is full of grandeur and elegance with magical views across the bay, a series of five marble fireplaces, a flood-lit tennis court and an inground pool and spa.
A poolside storage hut was once the stable for a Cobb & Co relay station where those on their way to Portsea change horses and enjoy a restful cuppa.
Used in the making of 1959 movie On The Beach starring Ava Gardner and Gregory Peck, the 4 bedroom mansion has been lovingly restored by its current owners who held American miniature ponies at the two-third acre (approx. 2700sqm) property and exercised them along the beach.
Behind automatic gates, the 45sq (approx.) home is a time capsule of fine period dcor from its marble floors, bathrooms also lined in marble and marble fireplaces to Venetian crystal chandeliers hanging from soaring ceilings and grand entertaining areas.
There are five living areas including an enormous entertaining lounge and dining room, an equally large summer conservatory with concertina and louvred windows to enjoy the sea breeze, a poolside rumpus room with an attic above and a cosy drawing room.
The fifth living area forms a luxury parents’ retreat on the upper level with a flickering gas fireplace and concertina doors to a broad viewing balcony.
Connected by grand hallways, the home also includes a large kitchen with stone benchtops, Miele appliances, a large butler’s pantry and a cellar, the master suite has a spa, dressing room, a door to the balcony and beautiful water views, the second bedroom also has an ensuite and its own fireplace.
Other features include a four-car garage, ducted heating, airconditioning and monitored security.