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<\/p>\nPOINT Lonsdale is a much-loved seaside town, cherished by long-term residents and holiday-makers alike. Its relaxed coastal character and strong sense of community are deeply valued by all who spend time here.<\/p>\n
Historic properties in Point Lonsdale are tightly held and widely admired, making Elders Geelong’s listing of Ballara, set on just over 4 acres, one street back from the village and beach, an exceptionally rare and highly prized offering.<\/p>\n
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Ballara, meaning ‘Resting Place’, is a property of exceptional national, cultural and environmental significance, nestled in the historic coastal hamlet of Point Lonsdale at 57-73 Glaneuse Road.<\/p>\n
Offered for sale for the first time after 117 years of continuous family ownership, this estate represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be presented at auction at the end of this month.<\/p>\n
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Crafted by Alfred and Pattie Deakin as their coastal sanctuary and place of reflection, Elders rural and lifestyle sales manager Peter Lindeman said Ballara is more than a home, it’s a living chapter of Australia’s history.<\/p>\n
“Coming to market for the first time in 117 years, this estate embodies the rare harmony of heritage, nature and legacy,” Mr Lindeman said.<\/p>\n
“To own Ballara is to become a custodian of a story woven into the very fabric of our nation.”<\/p>\n
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Constructed in 1907 as a private coastal retreat for Alfred Deakin \u2013 three-time prime minister of Australia and a founding father of the nation \u2013 Ballara is a rare and tangible connection to Australia’s early Federation era.<\/p>\n
Envisioned and built by Alfred and Pattie Deakin, Ballara was conceived not only as a family residence but as a deeply personal sanctuary, intimately shaped by the surrounding land and sea.<\/p>\n
Its walls quietly hold the echoes of conversation, contemplation and nation-making.<\/p>\n
Within its rooms, original furnishings, artworks and photographs remain as they were left, preserving the very essence of Deakin himself.<\/p>\n
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To step through its doors is to enter another era: the subtle scent of tea tree from the open fire, Deakin’s desk overlooking the garden, and a stillness that speaks of reflection, purpose and history.<\/p>\n
A lookout atop the house offers sweeping views across the Heads of Port Phillip Bay toward Queenscliff and Sorrento, capturing the beauty and spirit of this remarkable coastline.<\/p>\n
The home’s generous kitchen and garden-linked entertaining spaces have long been the heart of family life, a place for gatherings, conversation and connection.<\/p>\n
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