Dalhousie on Pennyroyal, Birregurra
Dalhousie is situated on an operating 50 ha beef farm located between the idyllic small country towns of Birregurra & Deans Marsh. Dalhousie is modern & luxurious boasting three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a huge kitchen/dining & living area plus an additional TV room, an office, laundry & mud room. Enjoy an indoor fireplace & outdoor fire pit to roast marshmallows. There is an expansive outdoor deck with BBQ & views of soft rolling lawns that run down to Pennyroyal creek. Only a stone’s throw from Brae Restaurant, 2km to Birregurra township & a 30-minute drive to the Great Ocean Road. This peaceful haven offers easy access to some of Victoria’s prime tourist attractions and is sure to delight.
Just 50-minutes’ drive from Geelong & nestled in the foothills of the iconic Otway Ranges, Dalhousie is situated on the banks of the Pennyroyal Creek. Soak up the sights & sounds of the meandering creek walk & the local gum trees which provide a cooling & soothing escape from the summer heat. The nearby dam has yabbies which can be farmed on request. Help yourselves to the home-grown vegetables or otherwise make sure to dine at the Royal Mail Hotel, General Store, Brae Restaurant or the soon-to-be-opened Birregurra Grocer.
The open plan kitchen has views to the Otways, & boasts a large island bench, a butler’s pantry, microwave, gas cook top, electric oven, double fridge, dishwasher, wine fridge & a barista coffee machine. There is plenty of cooking equipment & glassware to sample the local wines. Sharing a space with the family room, enjoy the comfortable living & dining area with an open fireplace. This space has floor to ceiling glass sliding doors that open onto the outside deck & BBQ area. Appreciate the country peace on the expansive outdoor dining deck with views to the soft rolling lawns that run to the creek dotted with fire pits, wine barrels & a stage area perfect to enjoy your morning coffee or a glass of wine at dusk.
Dalhousie has all the comforts you need for a relaxing getaway. This modern home is clean & spacious, offers ducted heating & cooling throughout, as well as ceiling fans in each room. An additional library/office provides sanctuary for work purposes. A second family room provides an extra entertaining area boasting a 75-inch smart TV. Enjoy your free Telstra internet, watch a movie, relax with a soak in the bath, sip a glass of wine on the outdoor balcony & don’t miss the sunrise & sunsets to meet the local native animals including birdlife and kangaroos.
Further afield be sure to explore the stunning Otways National Park. There are beautiful rainforest walks & waterfalls, zip lining adventures, kayak tours to spot the elusive platypus at Lake Elizabeth and not to forget a walk through the 85-year-old Californian Redwoods. Don’t forget to visit the local wineries & breweries. Take a scenic 30-minute drive to Lorne on the Great Ocean Road where you can enjoy coastal walks, gorgeous beaches and perhaps take a surf or SUP lesson.
We hope your stay at Dalhousie means you can escape the everyday, slow down and enjoy the comforts in a beautiful setting.
Please note: Dalhousie is a non-smoking property. No pets. No children under 12. No parties.
