Ideally positioned on the iconic Bellarine Peninsula, this recently renovated Victorian homestead enjoys spectacular clear water views across Port Phillip Bay to Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Portsea, Queenscliff, and Bass Strait.

'Stoneacres' is a the stunning approx. 32-hectare (80 acre) lifestyle property encompasses superb equine facilities, livestock opportunities, proximity to world class surf and bay beaches and the perfect country/coastal feel. 

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“From the moment you drive through the ‘Bluestone Entrance’, you quickly realise that this absolutely stunning lifestyle property is the perfect place for a family to settle and enjoy the superb coastal region, surrounded by the most charming towns on the Bellarine Peninsula,” Anthony Stevens told LUXURY LIST WEEKEND. 

“The beautiful Victorian homestead will take your breath away with its exquisite finishes, high ceilings, wide hallway, and polished floorboards. It is the perfect example of old meets new and lifestyle living, with spectacular views of Port Phillip Bay to Melbourne.”

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Just over an hour south of Melbourne’s CBD, the property is a private oasis in the heart of the Bellarine Peninsula, gateway to the Great Ocean Road.

The main residence offers 4 large bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, an open kitchen, dining and living area, sunroom with 360-degree views, and a magnificent outdoor entertaining area. Interiors feature beautiful open fireplaces, hydronic heating for winter days, evaporative cooling, a main bathroom with sauna room, a laundry, a study, and large underground wine cellar.

A second residence with separate driveway access, has an emphasis on open plan living, offering a bedroom, spa bath, separate shower and reverse cycle air conditioning, a large living room with a large central fireplace, and a huge deck with panoramic views of the Mornington Peninsula, Queenscliff, and Port Phillip Bay Heads. Previously used to host weddings, as a family guesthouse, a B&B, and as a café/restaurant, it is suited to many uses.

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Outside, the property offers lush green grazing land in the winter, premium growth in spring for stock feeding (horse, cattle or sheep) and an outstanding playground in the summer.

The land has been strategically sub-divided into 11 main horse paddocks, 6 with shelters, all with troughs, exceptional standard of post and rail timber fencing. Four large paddocks (livestock) occupying approx. 52 acres in total with fencing and a two 5-plus megalitre dams. 

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There’s also an outdoor dressage arena (sand base surface), as new adjoining lockable stables (with 1 double, tack room), dual hot/cold wash bays, concrete flooring, industrial washing machine, and four post and rail timber horse yards.

Extensive shedding includes a 3-car garage with remote controlled doors and workshop, fully functional machinery shed, and a hay/float shed.

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Conveniently located amongst established regional townships and within close proximity to major town centres, the property is well serviced by an extensive range of amenities. It is approximately 25 min to Geelong, 8 min to Portarlington (for approx. 1hr travel by Port Phillip Ferries to Docklands) and 20 min to Queenscliff Ferry Terminal.

Source: Ray White Rural Victoria

The property is being marketed in conjunction with Dale Edgecombe of RT Edgar Boroondara.

To arrange a private inspection or enquire about a price guide phone or email Anthony Stevens of Ray White Rural Victoria or Dale Edgecombe of RT Edgar Boroondara via the contact form below. 

To view the listing or for more information click here.

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