"Keayang" Circa 1904 where historic charm combines harmoniously with absolute lifestyle perfection."
Majestically set in tranquil botanic like gardens designed by Edna Walling, "Keayang" offers a very fertile, picturesque and highly productive 154 acre farm. Boasting a stunning location adjacent Terang's Dry Lake and golf course, two hours Melbourne and half an hour to the Great Ocean Road, the dramatic shipwreck coast and one of Victoria's fastest growing regional cities, Warrnambool.
The magnificence of "Keayang" begins entering via a long and private asphalt driveway through a botanic like garden setting of grand established English trees, manicured lawn and fountains which welcome you with a delightful sense of grandeur. Peacocks, guinea fowls and pheasants may be seen wandering through the gardens or perched in the custom built aviaries.
"Keayang" was originally known as "Richardson's Station", and first taken up by Thomas Richardson in 1844, the property originally comprised over 13,000 acres and was one of the earliest pastoral runs in South West Victoria. The Staughton family commissioned the construction of "Keayang" in 1904. The two storey historic stable complex was once home to Australia's top polo ponies and race horses which raced under the "Keayang" colours at Flemington and Caufield.
"Keayang" today comprises 70 squares of luxurious living areas with very functional, formal and informal living areas. "Keayang" is adorned with unique and wonderful period features including exquisite timber paneling and carving completed by Robert Prenzel who is also noted for his exclusive works at notable homes throughout Victoria's Western District.
Six generous bedrooms, magnificent reception areas, striking feature hallway, formal and informal dining and living areas, all boasting a majestic grandeur and completed to perfection.
An expansive and welcoming kitchen, dining and living area with show piece wall length lead light windows which frame a tranquil rear veranda overlooking the ornate water fountain and established English gardens. Nestled in the rear garden is a commercial kitchen which makes "Keayang" the perfect entertainer.
Noted for its rich fertile and productive farmland, "Keayang's 154.41 acres/62.49 hectares is ideal for numerous agricultural, equine, stud stock and boutique farming pursuits. An abundance of pristine water including a 40 million litre irrigation license and 3 phase power will appeal as will the substantial outbuildings including an historic stable complex, flood lit cattle yards, manege, round yard, workshops, machinery, hay and shearing shedding.
Ideally located in the highly sought after South West of Victoria, majestic "Keayang" is an historic landmark in our rural heritage offering the ultimate in lifestyle brilliance with historic charm, grandeur and functionality and the potential to pursue, agriculture, viticulture, boutique accommodation or prestigious events.
Inspections will delight and inspire!
Information Memorandum & draft contracts available upon request.
For further detail contact exclusive selling agents:
Penny Adamson 0407 600 767
Michael Stewart 0418 520467
Josh Lamanna 0417 586032
