13 Highett Road

Set across two acres within one of Highton's most tightly held blue-chip enclaves, this extraordinary estate offers a compelling blend of privacy, scale and timeless architectural distinction, with the Buckley Falls scenic walking trails only moments from the doorstep. A long, private driveway framed by mature cypress and mature olive trees-creates a sense of arrival, quietly unveiling a residence that feels both profoundly secluded and deeply connected to its natural surrounds. Beyond the gates lies a private botanical sanctuary, featuring a variety of pines, a striking Bunya Bunya tree and an abundance of established olive trees that have been lovingly nurtured over generations, forming an environment of rare tranquillity, maturity and beauty. At the heart of the estate, with northern orientation, stands a grand architect-designed residence by renowned John Mitchell, a home defined by warmth, generosity of scale and enduring craftsmanship. Offering five bedrooms, all with robes and four bathrooms, the layout is exceptionally versatile and thoughtfully zoned. Two luxurious master suites with ensuites, one at ground level and one upstairs. provide outstanding flexibility for guest accommodation, multigenerational living, or alternative private parental retreats. The children's wing features oversized bedrooms with soaring lofted cathedral ceilings and a delightful mezzanine level in two of the bedrooms, perfectly suited for study or creative play. This is a home designed for memories where children can roam freely, explore indoors and out and enjoy treasured moments of hide-and-seek, Easter egg hunts and year-round celebrations with family and friends. A wide and gracious entrance hall sets an immediate tone of character and scale, flowing through to the breathtaking great room, an expansive and unforgettable centrepiece. Here, approximately 23-foot timber-lined ceilings with exposed rafters feature exquisite stained glass windows capturing northern light, while a full-height operational open fireplace creates a space that is both dramatic and deeply inviting. South African slate flooring anchors the room, while the open-plan kitchen, appointed with stone benchtops, a large corner pantry and a 1200mm ILVE cooker, naturally becomes the heart of family gathering and effortless entertaining. A wide gallery-style hallway guides you through the home with skylights, leading to a true book lover's retreat-an exquisitely appointed library/study featuring a high-pitched timber-lined ceiling, velvet drapery and pure wool carpeting, creating an atmosphere of intimacy, quiet reflection and spacious comfort. Further on, the gallery walkway leads to an expansive mezzanine level-offering a versatile space ideal as a study, children's retreat or additional living area. A dedicated study and creative space, complete with a darkroom, presents an inspiring haven for artists, photographers and imaginative minds alike. The upper level also houses one of the two magnificent master suites, where floor-to-ceiling windows frame serene views across the surrounding landscape and rolling hills beyond. Within a section of the home, white-oiled pine panelling walls wrap the interiors in warmth and texture, instilling a sense of calm and refinement that only natural materials can provide. Downstairs, extending from the main living zone, the substantial west wing accommodates a formal lounge and dining room, anchored by a second working open fireplace and complemented by a discreet underground wine cellar. This wing also features a spacious ground-floor master bedroom complete with ensuite and walk-in robe, ideal for guests or executive-style living. Every element of functionality has been meticulously considered. A generously proportioned laundry, doubling as a sewing or craft room, easily supports the needs of a growing or multigenerational household. Year-round comfort is assured with ducted heating, hydronic heating, multiple split system air conditioning and two working fireplaces throughout the home. Outdoors, the lifestyle offering continues to impress with two acres of land to enjoy. A flexible multipurpose studio, currently utilised as an art space, features a Quebec French wood burner, the space lends itself equally to use as a home office, children's retreat, gym, workshop or creative studio. The grounds further reveal a north-facing ModGrass tennis court with lighting, enabling year-round recreation and entertaining. The gardens are truly exceptional-established, curated and lovingly maintained over decades, with flourishing natives, flowering borders and mature trees creating year-round colour and texture. An irrigation system connected to a substantial water tank ensures the estate remains lush, green and beautifully presented in every season. Exceptionally private, alive with birdlife and offering a distinct coastal-country ambience rarely found so close to central Geelong, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity. Beyond its immediate lifestyle appeal, the estate also presents future subdivision potential (STCA), with existing plans indicating scope for a 12-townhouse development-an incredibly rare and valuable proposition in such a coveted location. This is not simply a home. It is an estate of architectural significance, lifestyle privilege and enduring legacy. - Walking distance to Buckley Falls Scenic Reserve - Close to Queens Park Golf Course - Proximity to premier private schools including Geelong College, St Joseph's College and Sacred Heart College, plus zoned for Highton Primary School - Minutes to Barwon Village, Highton Village and Barrabool Shopping Centre - Easy access to the Ring Road for Melbourne commuting - Two acres of prime blue-chip land - Five bedrooms, four bathrooms, including two master suites with ensuites