The facade at 3 The Avenue, Ocean Grove
THERE’S restorations and renovations and then there’s this magnificent offering on the Bellarine Peninsula.
Broome Cottage, circa 1890, has been gloriously restored and transformed into a classic stately home that’s sitting pretty on a sprawling 1066sq m property at 3 The Avenue, Ocean Grove.
The incredible home is listed with a price guide of $3.3m, and in this story the historical aspects are just as interesting as all of the aesthetics.
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“The history is a big talking point, it’s such an iconic house, one of a kind” said Bellarine Property, Barwon Heads agent Ben Roberts.
The original cottage on the site was built for Geelong merchant Thomas Hawkes and the property’s tennis court, which no longer exists, was frequently used by David Cup tennis player Jack Hawkes and his contemporaries.
A Heritage Victoria citation also states Gladys Bell, who donated the first boats to the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club, instigated construction of the present home in the early 1930s.
Fast forward to the present owners.
They saved the landmark property from the wrecker’s ball seven years ago, and have spent the past few years restoring the grand two-storey residence, although grand almost seems an understatement.
With expansive views over the Barwon River estuary, Ocean Grove beach and the Surf Coast, almost every room guarantees a sensational view.
This beautiful living zone would be hard to leave.
The double-height entry makes a statement, so too the bluestone paved sunroom with epic views towards Geelong beyond the adjoining lawn.
The entry certainly makes a statement.
Many original features, including the timber balustrade on the staircase, crystal cut glass door knobs, brass push plates, open fireplaces and decorative cornices have been retained.
But there’s plenty of luxe modern features, starting with the open-plan living zone that has parquetry flooring.
And, the designer kitchen has a modern feel, with stone benchtops and a marble-look splashback with Siemens appliances and a Vintec wine fridge.
Plenty of room for grazing platters here.
Living, eating and viewing large.
The house has three living areas and six fireplaces, while the main bedroom has a private balcony.
Such a grand sense of living space.
The study gets a river vista and there’s even a room for the coats.
Parents will love retreating to the expansive main bedroom.
Outside is like a private oasis and offers plenty of options to entertain, including a spotted gum deck facing the estuary to the west.
The Spotted Gum deck has a west-facing estuary vista.
Mr Roberts said the five-bedroom, four-bathroom house was in a league rarely seen on the Bellarine Peninsula.
“It’s hard to buy in Ocean Grove in a prestigious street like The Avenue with a home like that, the block size and the uninterrupted views,” he said.
“Here, if you are lucky enough, you can be in a premium street in old Ocean Grove, within walking distance of the shops.”
Extras include gas ducted heating, ceiling fans and alarm system.
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