A TIMELESS PIECE OF WESTERN DISTRICT'S HISTORY
Ray White Rural Victoria is pleased to present for sale 'HISTORIC LAKESIDE' 50 Oppenheims Outlet Road Pomborneit (via Geelong), this outstanding rural lifestyle estate, a striking period home with the architectural elegance of yesteryear, ideally positioned in the iconic western district.
This property offers you the opportunity to own a piece of our history. Set on approx. 188 acres this impressive heritage home has been lovingly maintained and restored by the current owners. As you wind your way down the tree lined driveway you will note the lush green pastures and note the stone settlers fencing. As the drive ends you are greeted by a traditional hedged roundabout and gardens from a bygone era. The home itself, what can I say other than your cares will melt away as you step back to a time when families gathered and laughter filled the hallways. The entry will impress and is only the tip of the iceberg.
With six generous bedrooms, three bathrooms, a light filled dining living room where sunlight reflects the beauty of the stained-glass windows. The kitchen was always the heart of the home and this one definitely offers all the space you would need to prepare meals for loved ones. With a 900mm cooker, dishwasher and ample cupboard and bench space. As per days gone by there is a dining area adjoined to the kitchen where you can imagine winter meals being shared whilst sitting by the inbuilt combustion heater.
The home also offers formal dining and living rooms that have beautiful views of the gardens. The majestic timber staircase leads to another bedroom plus an intimate lounge area within the turret. The central bathroom features a claw foot bath just the spot after a long day outdoors.
History abounds across the property with outdoor buildings, stone fencing and if trees could talk, I'm sure there would be some tales to be told.
KEY FEATURES INCLUDE:
Total land size 76.04* hectares (188* acres) on 3 certificates of title.
Spectacular Federation (c.1900's) with a touch of Queen Anne homestead of architectural and national heritage significance, exceptional appointments including sun filled living rooms and 6 bedrooms of large proportions, grand open fireplaces, captivating views of the property and its surrounding.
Designed and built by McCabe, a prominent local architect who designed and built the Camperdown clocktower. He considered Lakeside his finest build.
The boundary perimeter is Rabbit-proof dry-stone walls, which were originally built in the 1800's.
The property was originally settled in 1887 by the Baker family (who built the homestead in 1905). In 1964 the original property was divided and sold as 5 separate parcels of which Lakeside was one.
The property has rich volcanic soil and coupled with a reliable average rainfall of 700mm per year can comfortably carry 100 head of cattle through most of the year.
The average temperatures of Max 18.4 (°C) and Min 8.9 (°C).
Located approximately 20 km* from Camperdown, 35 km* west of Colac, 115 km* west of Geelong, 87 km* east of Warrnambool and 185 km* west of Melbourne CBD
Whether you are looking for a permanent tree change or somewhere to escape away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life then this property is one that needs to be inspected to be fully appreciated.
*Denotes approximately
Online Auction: Friday 10th December 2021, 12 pm (AEST).
Inspections by appointment only.
Anthony Stevens
0459 924 164
anthony.stevens@raywhite.com
