Built in 1902 for one of Colac's pioneers, a local identitiy, Mr Ernest Forbes, Man-Ar-Lyn represents the wealth and conservatism of a young rural town and the timeless beauty and superb art-nouveau characteristics of federation style.
Set in private and established garden on a generous 3560 sq m the home is opulent yet restrained in design. If offers four beautifully lit bedrooms, three with built-in-robes. The two bathrooms are stunning and the ensuite features a double marble vanity. The kitchen with its stylish granite bench tops offers a relaxed space to cook and commune. The floor is tiled and there is a dishwasher, rangehood, wall oven and hot plates. The living room has beautiful timber floor boards that feature throughout the home, wood heating and internet connection. It leads to the sitting room, complete with its fabulous black and white tiles and open fire place. Storage is taken care of with cupboards in the laundry and under the house.
The verandahs that surround the home offer sunny spots to sit and think, shade on a hot afternoon and casual evening meals will be best enjoyed on the verandah.
The stunning bottle-brush hedge keeps the home discreet from the street, the boundary is well fenced and there is separate yard for the four legged friends. There is a double garage off the house and another two bay shed with a new roof. Solar panelling and hydronic gas heating reduces your energy bills on the North facing roof line and watering system takes care of the garden.
The first wine to be produced in Colac, Dunderdale pinot noir is organically created in the gardens of Man-Ar-Lyn with 75 vines and fig trees, two ancient Irish yews and an Irish strawberry maple gracing the properties grounds.
A stone's throw from Lake Colac this outstanding home on nearly an acre presents an opportunity to invest in the past and enjoy a truly grand future.
Expressions of Interest close Friday 23rd of March 2012 at 5pm.
