Flagship Country Estate For Sale Bellarine Peninsula Victoria

Stunning 32 Hectare Lifestyle Property With Superb Coastal Views

‘Stoneacres’ presents an exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire a premier country estate, ideally positioned on the iconic Bellarine Peninsula.

Above: This country estate for sale Bellarine Peninsula VIC boasts superb equine/livestock facilities and proximity to surf and bay beaches

From the moment you pass through the bluestone entrance, you will realise this stunning lifestyle property is the perfect place to settle with your family and enjoy this superb coastal region, surrounded by the charming towns in the region. 

Driving up the magnificent tree-lined driveway, it is immediately evident ‘Stoneacres’ is the ultimate rural retreat, with superb equine facilities, livestock opportunities, proximity to surf and bay beaches, and the perfect country/coastal feel.

Above: This country estate for sale Bellarine Peninsula VIC features a magnificent recently renovated Victorian homestead

Enjoying spectacular clear water views across Port Phillip Bay to Melbourne, Mornington Peninsula, Portsea, Queenscliff and Bass Strait, the country estate features a recently renovated grand Victorian homestead which will take your breath away with its exquisite finishes, high ceilings, wide hallway, and polished floorboards. 

Featuring hydronic heating and evaporative cooling, the home encompasses four large bedrooms (three with built-in wardrobes), three bathrooms, including a main bathroom with sauna room, and study.

Above: This country estate for sale Bellarine Peninsula VIC includes a magnificent outdoor entertaining area looking out over a private oasis

Upstairs is the fourth bedroom and third bathroom; while the third floor features a delightful and versatile sunroom/sitting area with 360-degree views of the estate, Port Phillip Bay and the countryside.

The beautifully designed, open-plan kitchen has spectacular views across the outdoor entertaining area to the established gardens, Port Phillip Bay and beyond, and offers a walk-in pantry and modern Miele appliances.

Above: This country estate for sale Bellarine Peninsula VIC offers an impressive kitchen connecing to a dining/living area with open fire places

Looking out over the most incredible gardens and huge water fountain, the kitchen connects to an open dining area and spacious lounge room with a huge fireplace for those winter days and nights.

A wide veranda surrounds the main part of the home, with large windows providing wonderful views. Perfect for social gatherings, a fantastic entertaining area is available off the kitchen and looks out over landscaped gardens. A 21-station automatic watering system ensures the gardens are always kept green and lush.

Above: This country estate for sale Bellarine Peninsula VIC includes a large underground wine cellar and a sunroom with 360-degree views

The homestead sits on 32 hectares (80 acres) of level to gently undulating country with an excellent balance of fertile alluvial loam soils which have greatly enhanced by modern farming practices, making the property ideally suited for equine, livestock, viticulture, horticulture, cropping, eco-tourism and lifestyle pursuits.

The property has undergone extensive pasture improvement over the duration of ownership with an established selection of perennial ryegrass, sub-clover, phalaris and native grasses. It enjoys a consistent fertiliser history and benefits from no historical use of the synthetic pesticide Dieldrin.

Above: This country estate for sale Bellarine Peninsula VIC features large windows affording views of the landscaped gardens and beyond

Ideal for equine enthusiasts, ‘Stoneacres’ is strategically sub-divided into 11 main horse paddocks, six with shelters and all with troughs, featuring an exceptional standard of post-and-rail timber fencing.

Four large livestock paddocks occupy approximately 21 hectares (52 acres) in total with electrified fencing and two five-plus megalitre dams.

Above: This country estate for sale Bellarine Peninsula VIC is sub-divided into 11 main horse paddocks, six with shelters and all with troughs

The property boasts an outdoor dressage arena (with sand-base surface), three adjoining lockable stables (161 square metres), one double tack room, dual hot/cold wash bays, concrete flooring, an industrial washing machine, and four post-and-rail timber horse yards.

Extensive shedding includes a 124-square-metre three-car garage with remote-controlled doors and workshop, 115-square-metre fully functional machinery shed, and 108-square-metre hay/float shed.

Above: This country estate for sale Bellarine Peninsula VIC includes four large livestock paddocks occupying approximately 21 hectares

Further enhancing its appeal, the property features a second air-conditioned residence with separate driveway access and an emphasis on open-plan living, offering one bedroom, bathroom with shower, spa bath, open-plan living/sleeping area with kitchen, dining and sitting area, and a huge fireplace in the middle, perfect for those cold winter days.

An excellent entertaining deck wraps around the east and south sides and looks out across paddocks to a spectacular view of the Mornington Peninsula, Queenscliff and the heads of Port Phillip Bay.

Above: This country estate for sale Bellarine Peninsula VIC boasts a dressage arena, three lockable stables, and dual hot/cold wash bays

Previously used to host weddings, as a family guesthouse, a B&B, and as a café/restaurant, it is suited to many uses.

Located just 6.3km from the Port Phillip Ferries’ Portarlington terminal, 28km from the Geelong CBD, and 100km from Melbourne, properties of this calibre rarely present themselves to market.

Above: This country estate for sale Bellarine Peninsula VIC includes a second air-conditioned residence with separate driveway access

Whether you are looking for a permanent tree change or somewhere to escape away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, then this flagship country estate is one that needs to be inspected to be fully appreciated.

Click on the highlighted link for more information on this rural property for sale Victoria at 310 Scotchmans Road, Drysdale.