Dalhousie Birregurra: Modern Country Escape

Summary:

Dalhousie sits on a 50-ha working beef farm between Birregurra and Deans Marsh. This modern, luxurious retreat offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a spacious kitchen/dining/living area, TV room, office, and mudroom. Enjoy an indoor fireplace, outdoor fire pit, and deck with BBQ overlooking rolling lawns to Pennyroyal Creek. Perfectly located near Brae Restaurant, Birregurra, and just 30 min to the Great Ocean Road—ideal for exploring the Surf Coast and the Otways.



The Space:

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 & herbs 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. Our internet can be unreliable in the country but at the very least you can use your own 5G network to 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.



Guest Access:

The property is entirely yours to enjoy. There is a double carport as well as additional parking space for those extra cars.

Please be aware that the Wi-Fi in this country area can be unreliable, and you may have to use your own 5G device if the modem/internet does not work.



The Neighborhood:

Birregurra is a quaint, peaceful country town which oozes refined charm with a heritage township with a nod to a rich historical past.



Getting Around:

Just 50-minutes’ drive from Geelong & nestled in the foothills of the iconic Otway Ranges, Dalhousie is situated only a stone’s throw from Brae Restaurant, 2km to Birregurra township & a 30-minute drive to the Great Ocean Road. 1hour's drive from Avalon Airport.



Other Things to Note:

Dalhousie is a non-smoking property. No pets. No children under 8 years of age. No parties.

Be mindful of the Dam and Pennyroyal Creek on the property.

Be careful with the indoor fireplace & outdoor fire pits.

Please shut the entry gate & gate to the homestead upon exit.

BBQ: Please ensure the gas bottle is turned off and the grill is cleaned. An additional charge of $50 will apply if the BBQ is required to be cleaned after your use.

This booking is not 100% confirmed until the guest verification process is complete. A $100 extra fee applies for lost keys or callout visit outside of normal business hours.



Interaction with Guests:

Welcome to Dalhousie!

Please be aware that the Wi-Fi in this country area can be unreliable, and you may have to use your own 5G device if the modem/internet does not work.

Waste bins are placed behind the back fence through the gate. Please put domestic waste in the red top bin & recycle waste in the green bin with yellow top. Do not leave any garbage outside not in the bins.

There is a food waste bin on the bottom right hand side of the Butler's pantry for food scraps. You can empty this in the compost bin adjacent to the vegetable garden.

Please help yourselves to veges & herbs if required for cooking.

The open fireplace requires the flu vent to be open when in use and the fire screen in place to reduce spark damage.

Please help yourself to the complimentary firewood in the basket next to the fireplace.

Any excess firewood used from the outside basket or shed will need to be replaced or a charge will apply.

You are also welcome to collect firewood for the firepits along the creek free of charge.

The house has ducted heating & cooling & is controlled by the My Air control panel on the left side of the front door. The temperature is set to 20 degrees & please ensure the heater/cooler is in the off position when not required & upon exit.

The oven & gas cook top are controlled by a switch on the left hand side of the kitchen bench on the middle PowerPoint.

Please note Dalhousie runs on bottle gas & if the gas runs out please contact Haven Retreat.

Dalhousie runs on tank water & a septic sewerage system so it would be appreciated to avoid excessive use of water & do not put any foreign substances into the septic system.

There is a BBQ which runs on bottled gas & two open firepits for your outdoor use. Please clean the BBQ after your use thank you.

Please be safe and mindful of the active Pennyroyal Creek & open water Dam on the property.

We hope you have a wonderful stay!