Glen Ellie offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of history, nestled in the heart of Margaret River. Tucked just off Caves road, this captivating property has historic significance as one of the region's first farms, settled in the late 1890s and owned by the Le Souef family for nearly 75 years.
Built in 1909, it was the retirement home of Colonel Ernest Albert Le Souef, founding director of the Perth Zoo, making it a key part of the area's heritage. Colonel Le Souef was an eminent veterinarian and zoologist and his attention to detail is fully reflected in the beautiful gardens.
Carefully renovated and extended, the homestead combines historic charm with modern comforts, set within beautifully landscaped gardens. With renovated ensuites, expanded terraces, and preserved character, Glen Ellie offers both timeless elegance and contemporary convenience. Surrounded by lush gardens, this property is a true sanctuary, blending history, luxury and tranquility.
Property Highlights:
• Main House: The original homestead now features a guest suite, a well appointed kitchen and huge open plan living dining room with a Jetmaster wood fireplace. The kitchen boasts an 800 year old Redgum benchtop, Jarrah flooring, A/C, modern appliances, and a butler's pantry with space for three fridges. An expansive outdoor living deck offers a BBQ, bar fridge, and a covered verandah ideal for relaxing and overlooking the delightful gardens. The guest suite has stunning garden views, a renovated ensuite, and a built in robe. The west facing verandah is home to a German custom built sauna for ultimate relaxation.
• Master Suite: A breezeway leads to the private master suite, featuring a spacious living area, ensuite, and walk in wardrobe. The Italian marble bathroom offers timber benchtops and double vanities.
• Guest Wing: A few steps from the main house and linked by another covered breezeway are the original shearers' quarters which have been beautifully converted into two guest suites with ensuite bathrooms and a sitting area, fully equipped office, wine cellar and laundry. The distinctive office space is custom designed, offering generous proportions and a perfect setting for both work and relaxation. Two beautifully appointed bedrooms, each with renovated ensuites and access to a large east facing deck, offer a serene retreat with abundant natural light. A custom wine cellar with jarrah shelves holds up to 2,000 bottles. The laundry is fully equipped with ample storage and bench space.
• Studio: A self contained, thoughtfully designed space with a bedroom, ensuite, living area, kitchenette, A/C, double glazed windows, blackbutt flooring, and underfloor heating in the bathroom, private and set within a beautiful garden.
• Carport: Large double carport with a fully insulated shed.
• Garage: Three car garage with additional storage.
• Shed: Spacious shed with four roller doors, ideal for projects and storage.
• Art Studio: The old stables have been converted into a creative art studio and gallery, complete with a bedroom, ensuite, kitchenette and living area.
• Cottage: A separate two bedroom cottage with a bathroom, utility room, open plan living, laundry and kitchen, perfect for guests or additional rental potential.
• Holding Pond: A man made waterhole with a sundeck and gazebo.
• Lush, manicured gardens with 22 species of palms and colourful plants.
• Water Supply: Eight rainwater tanks for domestic use and a dam water supply for the gardens, protected by easement.
• Bitumen road frontage providing easy access.
The property is offered for sale with all furniture and equipment (excluding selected artworks).
Disclaimer: We have in preparing this document used our best endeavours to ensure the information contained is true and accurate but accept no responsibility and disclaim all liability in respect to any errors, omissions, inaccuracies or misstatements contained. Interested parties should make their own enquiries to verify the information contained in this material. Licensee: Downsouth (WA) Pty Ltd ACN 125 383 628
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