17 Manton Road

A truly unique offering to the market, this lush acreage accommodates an exceptional lifestyle, offering stylish family living, resort style outdoor entertaining, outstanding garaging and shed facilities, a versatile recording studio, and endless outdoor space to enjoy. Recently updated with new carpets, blinds and freshly painted, it's beautifully presented and ready to impress. Superbly positioned moments from local shopping and amenities, quality schools, just eight minutes (approx.) from the CBD, and on the gateway to all the wineries, beaches and attractions of the Bellarine Peninsula, this extraordinary property offers rural style living with easy access to city convenience and coastal escapes. Nestled behind established trees, the home enjoys a private setting, with a circular driveway providing easy access throughout the property. The traditional style residence is timeless in appeal, with a classic verandah that wraps gracefully around the entire perimeter of the home. From the entry, double doors lead into a formal lounge featuring a woodfire heater for a cosy ambience and a tranquil garden outlook, the ideal space to retreat. At the heart of the home, the open plan kitchen and dining area introduces stunning cathedral ceilings with exposed timber beams, complemented by beautiful French doors and windows that create an effortless indoor-outdoor connection. The updated kitchen features stone benchtops, quality appliances including a 900mm pyrolytic oven, electrick cooktop, dishwasher, fish scale splashback, pot filler tap, ample bench space and generous storage. The adjoining main living area continues with cathedral ceilings, while an exposed brick feature wall adds texture and charm. Skylights throughout the living zones enhance the warm, inviting atmosphere, while split system heating and cooling plus ceiling fans ensure year round comfort. The main bedroom is privately zoned off the formal lounge, creating a secluded retreat with walk-in robes and a luxurious ensuite with corner spa, separate shower and marble-topped vanity. Three further bedrooms in the northern wing include built-in robes, serviced by an elegant main bathroom and separate wc. Outside offers a selection of spaces to relax, play or entertain with options to enjoy the sun or shade. The resort style pool and spa area features a pergola for poolside lounging with magnificent surrounding gardens creating a tranquil environment. A built-in BBQ area with pizza oven is perfect for hosting family and friends, along with a firepit for cosy nights around the fire. A large high clearance shed is fitted with a music studio featuring sound insulation and a separate mixing room, both with individual split system heating and cooling, offering a versatile space that could also be converted to separate living quarters or utilised for a home based business (STCA). The adjoining garage includes workshop facilities, a kitchen and office, with mezzanine storage adding further functionality. Additional features include: Solar pool heating, solar system, hothouse, aviary, multiple storage sheds, water tanks, large paddocks, and newly planted fruit trees. A rare acreage of scale, versatility and future potential, this exceptional property is ready to deliver its next owners a truly remarkable way of living.