Ballintrae was constructed for Major Arthur Haywood St.Thomas A’Beckett in 1898, a well to do Bunyip district pioneer and Gallipoli veteran. Ballintrae was the scene of many garden parties, church fete’s and social events. reflecting Arthurs social position and interest in Public affairs.

The heritage listed gardens are beautifully maintained with many new plantings of old fashioned roses and cottage plants which enhance the ancient gardens which boast oaks, elms, copper beach, yucca, lilypilly, smoke bush, box and lilac, camellias, rhododendrons and includes, fruit trees of many different varieties.

This outstanding historic 50 square Federation residence has been exquisitely restored by its present owners, with authentic period detail including polished Baltic pine floors, 12ft high ceilings, Victorian gutter cornicing, rosettes, classic wide skirted verandahs,a
and leadlight bay windows.

Four bedrooms plus ensuite and walk in robe, magnificent Caesar stone kitchen with 900mm stainless steel cooker and restored Rayburn wood stove, meals/family room, huge formal dining/sitting room, second sitting room, original maids kitchen, plus open fire places & French doors to all rooms.

Externally; double garage workshop, various shedding, dairy /office, water to all paddocks, 3 phase power, mains water, pumping rights to Bunyip River, and wonderful 120 year old heritage listed gardens with Edna Walling influence.

Within the township fringe – 2km to
M1 freeway – 60 minutes
to CBD.

Contact your local market expert, Elisabeth Gunness, on 0418 310 524 to view this unique property.
Frank Facey First National Real Estate,
57 High Street, Berwick, 9707 6000.
www.frankfacey.com.au