A fine and unique example of its time, ‘Toorang’ offers a rare opportunity to own one of the Bellarine Peninsula’s most significant homes, boasting absolute water frontage at Lake Connewarre.
Originally constructed in 1853, this romantic Italianate homestead has retained much of its original features and charm, with an elegant living extension that emulates a luxe French farmhouse feel.

-Set 50m above the water upon the clifftops, with stunning views across Lake Connewarre
-Original Italianate homestead first built in 1853 nestled by 45 acres of zoned farming land
-Opportunity to own one of Geelong and the Bellarine’s most distinguished and historic homes
-Stunning open plan living extension constructed in 1992, with French provincial influences
-Home to Rev.Dr. Alexander Campbell, one of the founding fathers of The Geelong College
-North-west entry faces Geelong CBD, looking out upon manicured courtyard gardens
-Wide veranda wraps the home, with French door access from living zone and minor BRs
-Grand entrance hall reveals polished timber floors, soaring 12ft ceilings and ornate cornices
-An elegant ballroom with open fireplace faces east soaking in a sparkling Lake Connewarre vista
-Family Christmas is imagined in this grand space with impressive views and traditional fireplace
-Open plan living is beneath dramatic vaulted ceilings, every inch of the space enjoying water views
-Huge rustic Kitchen with AGA wood fired oven, WIP and gas hotplates for your cooking needs
-A loft style master suite is surrounded by windows with WIR and bright ensuite on the 2nd level
-Shutter windows open to experience a coastal breeze by night, a true treehouse experience!
-Continue upstairs to an observation deck providing exceptional 360’ coast and city views
-The southern end of the home is a self-contained guest wing with living, bathroom and kitchen
-A 3rd bedroom, study with ensuite, and dining offer plenty of options for accommodation
-Self-contained 4-5BR barn accommodation provides potential for bed and breakfast income
-Alternately this quaint building could be used as guest accommodation for friends and family
-Indulgent saltwater in-ground pool with shady pool house for those hot summer days
-Fully fenced and shaded paddocks for cattle, large hay and tack shed, cattle ramp and stable
-Relaxed and secluded, with the benefit of Leopold shops and schools only a few mins away
-Only 15mins drive to Geelong CBD, and just over an hour on the M1 freeway to Melbourne

Properties such as this are a rare find, don’t miss the opportunity to fall in love with ‘Toorang’ and become the next custodian of this much-loved and historic residence.

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