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HIGHLY AWARDED VENUE IN THE heart of picturesque Dandenong Ranges, only 45 minutes from the Melbourne CBD, situated on 11 acres of privacy, is the luxurious and romantic Merrow Cottages B&B. Built in 2006, Merrow Cottages is one of Mount Dandenong’s best kept secrets, a highly awarded successful B&B business also providing a classic country home to reside in, encircled by drystone walls and landscaping providing garden rooms abundant with European plantings and delights. Conveniently accessed via separate driveway, placed for privacy and epitomising the hills, Merrow Cottages offers two cosy independent B&B cottages - “The Gatehouse” and “Forest Edge”. Each cottage is fully self contained, decadent in decor with modern luxury enticing guests to this destination for romantic getaways. Heritage detailing, sash windows, sheer classic elegance adorn the weatherboard cottages while stone fireplaces add to the ambiance with the essential spa bath perfect for a private stay. The main residence, known as Merrow House, currently offers an additional apartment on the lower level, the Spa Studio Suite, an expansive 86 square metre open suite and three additional B&B suites - “The Deluxe Spa Suite”, “Lyrebird” Suite on the Upper Level and “Mon Amour” ideal for the overnight guest. The superb residence welcomes guests via
the traditional verandah to a generous foyer complete with reception office and after hours easy key access. A stunning and spacious living room with open fireplace and garden views with french doors opens up to the covered rear alfresco area, perfect for year-round dining. Wall-mounted heaters, a wood-fired pizza oven, coffee machine and bar area ideal for functions or small weddings is included. A beautiful garden terrace off the alfresco area with tables and chairs overlooks the peaceful and untouched 11-acre forest area, a home for the beautiful hills birdlife creating the ideal setting. Further “private spaces” in Merrow House include a spacious bedroom with built-in wardrobe, a library lined with bookshelves and light-filled dining room connecting to the alfresco. The functional galley-style kitchen leads conveniently to the laundry zone with separate entrance and powder room to service the cottages. A perfect combination to continue to run a successful B&B, or move in with extended family and reap the benefits of the cottages. Merrow Cottages is superbly located off the main road, close to function venues, restaurants and local villages of Olinda, Mount Dandenong and Sassafras, in the heart of the hills and the chosen destination for getaways by so many. The 10 acres of land allows you to experience the beauty of the Dandenong Ranges flora and fauna as
PROPERTY OF THE WEEK
Merrow is nestled among giant mountain ashes, a series of ponds, centenary tree ferns, colorful camellias, rhododendrons, 1000 hydrangeas, magnolias and often has visits from lyrebirds, rosellas, king parrots, kookaburras, wallabies, wombats and wandering deers. A property offering a lifestyle often sought, rarely found with a walk in-walk out arrangement, all intellectual property, financials and so much more, we invite you to experience the magic of Merrow Cottage. Inclusions: All chattels in the cottages and suites (list on application). Additional inclusions: Zoned gas ducted heating, dishwasher, solar panels 16 panels, shipping container for storage, workshop under home.
Mt Dandenong Inspect: By appointment Price: On application Contact: Corinne Sukroo, 0419 805 915 and Jo Hirst, 0427 494 831 BELL REAL ESTATE, OLINDA, 9751 237