Description

“Merton Manor” C1880 is one of Warrnambool's magnificent Italienate Villa's achieving over 90 squares of grand and very functional formal and informal family living. Perfectly set on a central spacious half acre allotment of 2230sqm in a delightful landscaped English garden which features formal circular drive way entrance, lawn expanses frame a picturesque mix of English plantings, Colonade setting and delightful rose gardens.

One of Warrnambool's show piece properties, Merton Manor, is located in the exclusive precinct of central Warrnambool. Presenting a rare opportunity to secure your idyllic expansive family home with potential to run a delightful boutique and very well established highly regarded accommodation business. Nestled in rear garden of Merton Manor is six luxuriously appointed guest suites.


The home has an expansive and certainly a very flexible grand floor plan which would enable you to utilize spaces as required. The current owners who have enjoyed over 40 years in this luxurious and relaxing setting and have completed major renovations to extend the property which currently achieves 4 bedrooms, master with beautifully appointed en suite and walk in robe. An expansive music room which flows to spacious games room, lounge and drawing room introduced off front formal entrance hall. Furthermore a study, extensive family room with French doors to second wing, dining room finished with classic decorative wall paper, is beside the family kitchen and meals area. The home also has three bathrooms, Laundry and cellar. A welcoming ambiance throughout is achieved with an abundance of ornate period features including 12 ft ceilings, marble fire places, elaborate ceiling roses complemented with elegant cornicing and expansive windows framing delightful garden outlooks throughout this idyllic family home.


Set at the rear of the property is six purpose built guest suites each with their own private entrance. All six suites feature a private lounge, bedroom and bathroom complete all recently upgraded to include a relaxing spa ideal for relaxing after a wonderful tour of the Great Ocean Road. Each suite has it's own reverse cycle heating and cooling system to ensure year round comfort.

Warrnambool is one of Victoria's fastest growing regional coastal cities which boasts sandy beaches, galleries, cafes, specialty shopping, University, TAFE, extensive primary/secondary schooling and is the major regional service centre for the greater south west. Warrnambool is world recognized as a major tourist on the Great Ocean Road, with wonderful attractions including the southern right whale nursery, Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum, easily accessible to the twelve apostles, Tower Hill, historic Port Fairy, Hopkins Water Falls, Grampians and so much more.

Enjoy an elegant slice of Warrnambool's history restored to create idyllic, expansive and very functional family living all perfectly set in Australia's most livable city!