90 Thompsons Lane

Befitting its world-class Peninsula location, this idyllic 10-acre lifestyle estate will impress with its five-star leisure amenities centred around a sprawling sandstone luxury home offering breathtaking outlooks across manicured gardens and lush paddocks towards Westernport and Phillip Island. Privately positioned on a tranquil country lane, with the acclaimed Merricks General Store on the corner and esteemed neighbours including Stonier and Merricks Estate wineries, the beautifully maintained and presented property, which features six fully fenced paddocks, a flood-lit horse riding arena, stables, tack room, and shares a rear border with the Merricks-Red Hill riding trail. With entry via a tree-lined driveway leads to the elegant European country-house inspired four-bedroom-plus study main residence, which is surrounded by garden terraces and rolling lawns that extend to alfresco entertaining decks, a sparkling in-ground heated swimming pool/spa, and a mod-grass north-south full-size tennis court. There is also a self-contained two-bedroom guest cottage with wood-fire heater and alfresco deck leading out to a fire-pit area. Generously proportioned and luxuriously appointed, the light-filled main house comprises formal and informal living and entertaining spaces, all with picturesque outlooks. Recently renovated, the gourmet central kitchen features Taj Mahal porcelain benchtops, oak-veneer cabinetry, a top-of-range Ilve free-standing cooker, an integrated Fisher & Paykel fridge/freezer, and a Miele dishwasher. There is also a spacious butler's pantry enhancing the home's outstanding entertaining amenity. The main bedroom suite is upstairs, with a private viewing balcony taking advantage of the breathtaking coast-meets-country panoramas. A study, a large fitted walk-in-robe and marble ensuite complete this indulgent parental domain, while downstairs there are three robed bedrooms all with garden views or access, a den/retreat, the main bathroom with built-in tub, a powder room, a laundry with external access, and a rear undercover terrace with mud-room functionality and access to the double-garage with remote door. Additional highlights include wood fireplaces, reverse cycle air conditioning, hydronic heating, under stair storage, wool carpets and polished brushed box flooring. The glorious landscaped gardens incorporating majestic oak trees and clipped hedges spread to an olive grove, vegetable and herb beds, and a mixed fruit orchard. Outstandingly located in the heart of Merricks, approximately an hour from Melbourne and just minutes to Merricks, Balnarring and Point Leo beaches, and a choice of world-class vineyards and restaurants.