Rural living with Swan Bay views

Swan Bay is a very special part of the Bellarine Peninsula and home to an internationally significant wetland near the entrance to Port Phillip Bay.

This wetland is one of the most intact wetland and bird habitats in Victoria and has been recognised as a wetland of international importance.

What better place to live than in a rural setting overlooking this remarkable sanctuary?

Elders Real Estate has listed a property which is offering the best of the coast and country on an estate spanning about 10.5 acres close to Swan Bay.

Comprising a one-of-a-kind home nestled into the hillside, 1311-1319 Queenscliff-Portarlington Road also has two versatile paddocks, a machinery shed and plenty of space to add further infrastructure, this unique property enjoys a calming rural vista in one direction and water views across Swan Bay to Queenscliff in the other.

With coastal towns of the Bellarine Peninsula less than 10 minutes away, this is an opportunity to enjoy the benefits of a quiet rural lifestyle combined with the convenience of nearby amenities.

Elders rural and lifestyle sales manager Peter Lindeman said this property offered a lifestyle only a few could enjoy.

“There are not many addresses like this where you can live a tranquil semi-rural lifestyle overlooking one of the most significant Ramsar wetlands in the state and be so close to all the Bellarine has to offer,” he said.

“On top of the sought-after location, this property has a home to match.

“The home has a wonderful country feel that is very warm and welcoming and was built with sustainability top of mind.”

Constructed using recycled materials and partially enveloped by earth to improve its thermal mass, the characterful four-bedroom home is a delight to discover.

Hexagonal spaces merge together to interesting effect, with an impressive grapevine adorning the front verandah to the north.

There are multiple living spaces: a central living zone with open fire, a secondary lounge in the sleeping wing to the west and a sitting area on the mezzanine level, which can be accessed via an internal timber staircase or an external path that meanders onto the rooftop.

Two of the bedrooms are ensuited and the other two share the main bathroom.

At the heart of the home lies the cosy kitchen with its polished redgum timber benchtops, modern appliances, a slow combustion heater and a walk-in pantry.

Beyond, a spacious laundry/mudroom and cellar provide extra storage space and another flexible room to the rear is presently used as a home office.

There are two well-fenced paddocks suitable for livestock, one is currently running sheep but the possibilities for usage are endless.

A large machinery shed and workshop provide plenty of space to store farming equipment and collection of approximately 60,000 litres rainwater.

Gardens around the home are a dense array of natives, succulents and cottage plants and allow the house to merge into its environment.

Enjoy beautiful views across the bay from the mezzanine level and terrace as you watch the sunrise each morning and look out across paddocks and greenery as the sun sets in the evening.

This property offers a semi-rural lifestyle within close proximity to the sea and it’s just 10 minutes to Point Lonsdale and Queenscliff, 25 minutes to Geelong and a 75-minute drive to Melbourne.

Fore more information, phone Elders rural and lifestyle sales manager Peter Lindeman on 0418 525 609.