BERRAMBOOL Homestead & Stables c.1864/1868

HISTORIC ‘BERRAMBOOL’ c.1864/1886 1009 Chatsworth-Wickliffe Road, WICKLIFFE

AN OUTSTANDING ‘GRAND RESTORATION’ OPPORTUNITY.

For Sale by Expression of Interest Closing Friday November 27th at 1.00pm Berrambool is regarded as one of Victoria’s architecturally and historically important country houses. Built in c.1864 by the Moffatt family of Chatsworth, the house is designed in the Victorian style with Elizabethan and Gothic style features.

The grand 540m2 bluestone homestead and Gothic stables presents an exciting and rewarding renovation and restoration project for those looking for an escape to the country or a historic house rescue.

Berrambool is structurally solid and retains all the fine internal architectural features associated with a house of this significance – high ceilings, deep cornices, wide architraves and skirting boards, rosettes, pine flooring, stain glass, sash windows, fire places and pine flooring.

A side hallway leads to the once master bedroom and another room perfect as a potential ensuite. The kitchen is large and spacious with a bluestone fireplace and large windows.

The domestic quarters of the house contains a butler’s pantry, estate office, conservatory, toilets and huge laundry. In the south wing are a further 4 bedrooms, bathroom and a spare room suitable for conversion to a 2nd bathroom to service this wing.

The exterior includes unique architectural features comprising magnificent bluestone masonry, castellated bay windows, gothic arched entry door, concave verandah, bluestone parapets, finials, keystones and exceptional stone chimneys.

The formal and informal living spaces are equally as impressive. A long and wide arched hallway leads to the original and grand drawing room, library, dining room, office/study and morning room.

Berrambool is situated on 11.51 ha (28.43 acres) with Hopkins River frontage.

The garden is an open canvas for horticultural enthusiasts with a scattering of mature deciduous trees and magnificent views. The property includes one of the most impressive bluestone stables in the Western District.

Built in 1868 in the Gothic style, the building is solid and includes a coach house, stables, grooms room, tack room, men’s quarters with cook house, dining room attic bedroom, bathroom and kitchen.

In addition there is also an opportunity to purchase the Berrambool Shearing and Wool shed. Built in 1868 and extended in 1890, the large bluestone building, situated on 13.94 ha (34.46 acres), is a perfect restoration project, ripe for an amazing country house conversion, studio, winery or distillery.

Berrambool is located in a region, historically rich and culturally and environmentally diverse. Within an hour’s drive, you are spoilt with an abundance of sights and delights including – the world renown Grampians National Park, historic townships and coastal hamlets, historic homes and gardens, galleries, antique and craft stores, cafes and restaurants including the famous Royal Mail Hotel, award winning wineries, distilleries and artisan produce.

The township of Hamilton is only 70 kms away, Dunkeld 40 km, Wickcliffe 10 km, Warrnambool 80 km. Melbourne CBD and Tullamarine Airport are just 240 Km. Information Memorandum available.

Berrambool offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to secure and restore one of Australia’s important country houses - suitable as a gracious country house, weekend country escape or a tourism venture. The possibilities are only limited by your imagination.

Contact agent:

Dominic Romeo 0438 500 277 dominicromeo@circaheritageandlifestyle.com.au

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