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INSPECTION BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Presenting for sale this historic Deans Marsh property - the former 'Halfway House', a rest stop and hotel for travellers by horse and cart on their way to the seaside village of Lorne - now converted to a beautiful and character filled four-bedroom home.

Located in the centre of town and situated on a generous land parcel of 2,959 square metres, you will be amazed at the privacy and peacefulness of this beautiful family property. The mature garden is complete with orchard, 100-year-old peppercorn tree, dam and an abundance of native bird life. The sunsets from the deck are to die for and the views of the surrounding farmland are quintessential of this quaint little town in the foothills of the Otway Hinterland.

No need to be worried about amenities with the general store next door, the primary school just 300 metres away and a community centre where you can enjoy weekly activities such as yoga, pilates, table tennis and Tai Chi, just to name a few. Or why not join the local cricket or tennis clubs? The school buses to Geelong, Lorne and Colac depart from just outside the gate, as does the bus to Lorne - five times a day during summer where you can be on the beach in just 20 minutes.

The house has undergone a complete transformation with a sparkling new kitchen, laundry and bathrooms. There are three bedrooms in the main house with a fourth bedroom in the enormous semi-detached studio. The master bedroom has an oversized ensuite with a luxurious bathtub and a private deck accessible by sliding doors. The floors have been meticulously laid during the renovation with refurbished hardwood boards from the old hotel and the house is full of character and charm. The kitchen and dining area is a light filled space and extends into the study/home office, where you can really enjoy the views of the paddocks to the west.

Comfort is not a problem with a large wood fire to keep you warm in the cooler months and a reverse cycle air conditioner for summer. The outdoor deck is enormous and the timber pathways around the house are wide and beautiful. The garden is lush and well established, and the orchard is full of fruit. Two large water storage tanks provide water throughout the year, with substantial catchment from the new galvanised steel roof. There is off-street parking for multiple vehicles and trailers, with two private entrances from the Winchelsea-Deans Marsh Road.

There is little more to do in this immaculately presented family home. That said, the significant grounds could allow you to add further accommodation such as a stand-alone unit or tiny home(s), subject to Council approval.

It's time to own your slice of this iconic Otway Hinterland history!

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