Award winning, boutique vineyard perched on Mount Bellarine. The elevated setting harnesses a commanding 180 degree panorama across Port Phillip Bay, with Mount Moriac, the Otway Ranges and Bass Straight dominating the horizon. Golden light cast by bay sunsets infiltrates the home each evening. This enchanting property will steal your heart!
-6 acre (2.43 Ha) property with approximately 4.0 acres of vineyard
-Unique and productive black cracking, self-mulching clay soil
-Soil and climate produce fruit with slow ripening flavour, intense richness and colour
-1.5 acres Shiraz, 1.5 acres Sauv Blanc, 0.4 acres Pinot Gris and 220 Viognier vines
-Sought-after produce has received 2 gold medals at 2010 Geelong Wines Show
-2 gold and 2 silver medals in 2012 James Halliday Wine Companion
-Last season produced a bumper harvest of 12 ton (approx)
-Grapes can be sold to local wineries or value-add with a local winemaking contractor
-The homestead is a grand construction comprising 4BRs, 3 living areas and study
-The U-shaped design wraps a Japanese water garden courtyard
-This lush internal feature provides calming views to all rooms and hallways
-Breathtaking rural, bay and ocean views are framed by outward facing windows
-Homestead design features wings for parents, children and living/entertaining
-Concrete floors have been freshly polished
-10 foot cedar-lined ceilings create a spacious 3rd dimension
-Most rooms boast French doors to the internal courtyard and surrounding gardens
-Axminster carpets and designer lighting
-The study at the entry boasts inspirational views
-The parents wing offers a master suite with fitted WIR and 2nd huge dressing room
-Watch the sunset from bed, gaze across the nightlights of Geelong
-An en suite shower room, toilet and lounge with wood fire complete the parents wing
-A scenic sitting room flows from the lounge and could be used as a formal dining room
-The childrens wing runs up the centre of the home and offers 3 large BRs
-A shower room, freshly renovated bathroom and toilet serve this wing
-The laundry/larder sits under a vaulted skylight funneling light deep into the home
-The kitchen/living wing flows to a sundrenched northern courtyard with pizza oven
-The kitchen is open plan with large Caesarstone island bench and rich hardwood cabinetry
-As-new Electrolux induction cooktop, Westinghouse double ovens, Miele dishwasher
-The sunny window seat and vintage Darby wood burner are highlights in the living zone
-A brick-lined cellar, behind the kitchen, provides the perfect environment for wine storage
-Ducted reverse cycle heating and cooling assist comfort
-2 instantaneous gas hot water systems
-Feature Alfresco with semi-commercial kitchen offering 900mm cooker and dishwasher
-Alfresco lends itself to cellar door sales and private functions
-Brick paving nestles the home forming protected courtyards and shady verandas
-Established gardens, framed by bluestone retaining walls, compliment the design
-A near-new detached double garage is generously proportioned for family vehicles
-Bitumen driveway
-Tanks include 31,500L above ground and 45,000L underground
-Tanks service the vineyard, garden and home and can be topped up with town water
-The fire pit and rose arbour add to the lifestyle appeal
-Productive vegetable gardens, fruit trees and plenty of space for chickens
-5 to Drysdale, 30 to Geelong, 1hr 30 to Melbourne
This elegant and scenic lifestyle property has unrivaled beauty, inspection will delight all senses!