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Description: Harmonious Living amidst Otway Charm
Sit back, unwind and appreciate the tranquillity and natural beauty of the Otways as a backdrop, in this Victorian home emphasizing comfort, style and serenity.
The Bay Rose (circa 1899) was built to last for the local Bank Manager, when Forrest was a bustling Mill Town in the late 1800's. Exuding the charm of yesteryear, yet boasting thoughtful renovations, that enhance and improve the functionality and aesthetics of a contemporary living space, this captivating home is suited as a permanent or holiday establishment, having been operating as a successful Airbnb for the past few years.
Located in the thriving tourist town of Forrest, it is a comfortable 2-hour drive from Melbourne, and only 30 minutes to Great Ocean Road Surf Coast …Apollo Bay, and Lorne.
With close proximity to Colac and Birregurra. It is ideally situated on a sizable double block offering 1351 m2 (subdivisional potential). Forrest is served with an excellent primary school and amenities and has a growing family community.
The substantial accommodation includes three large bedrooms (all with ceiling fans) featuring original timber floors and ceilings, a possible fourth bedroom, formal sitting room.
The north facing family room, boasts large double glazed floor to ceiling windows allowing an abundance of natural light with views of the local hinterland. It features floating floorboards, a Regency wood heater for warmth in the cooler months, ceiling fan and a reverse cycle air conditioner for the warmer months. With double glass doors that lead to a large, sweeping merbau deck overlooking the garden and the Otway hinterland, this serves as a perfect outdoor entertaining area.
Open plan kitchen/dining area reveals the authentic Falcon stove, complete with gas cooktop and electric oven which compliments the charm of the home. The centrally located bathroom and laundry offer practicality and a great use of space. Following the exposed timber dado hallway, this leads you to the formal sitting room offering luxury and warmth with an exposed brick fireplace and gas log fire. Original Baltic pine ceilings and floorboards throughout.
Further features include a large front bullnose veranda, three exposed chimneys, large merbau deck, new electric HWS, excellent storage, an established garden with mature trees, small orchard and an excellent 6 m x 6 m steel lock-up shed with a concrete floor, carport, a fully fenced yard with town water connected. Situated within 100 meters from the Forrest General Store and Forrest Brewery, this residence offers unparalleled access to the thriving Otways Region, the natural flora and fauna, mountain biking, trail runs, leisurely walks, the convenience of restaurants such as Brae, local gastronomic pubs and produce, the majestic Lake Elizabeth and Stephensons Falls amongst others.
This property will not disappoint.
Inspection highly recommended and strictly by appointment only.
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