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Secret Sanctuary Close to the Village

April 8, 2022
Beautiful Homes
Balnarring, Beach, Garden, Mornington Peninsula, Paton, Real Estate, Village
Peaceful and private behind tall hedging and exquisite cottage gardens. Offering a selection of alfresco zones and a heated swim spa, this enchanting four-bedroom home celebrates coastal living in a sensational location just a short walk to the village and primary school.

Koala Inn

March 1, 2022
Beautiful Homes
Balnarring, Beach, Buy, Home, Koala, Mornington Peninsula, Real Estate
Set against a backdrop of coastal breezes, rustling eucalypts, koalas and absolute serenity, this classic beach house delivers surprising space and an exciting opportunity to renovate or redevelop just 300m stroll to the gently lapping waters of Balnarring Beach.

Coastal Beachside Haven

February 17, 2022
Beautiful Homes
Balnarring, Buy, Home, Mornington Peninsula, Peninsula, Property, Real Estate
A soft country elegance and relaxed coastal charm define this exquisitely updated Balnarring Beach home, which delivers peace and privacy in a serene seaside enclave just 700 metres’ stroll to the sand.

Coastal Hideaway

January 13, 2022
Beautiful Homes
Balnarring, Beach, family home, Home Office, Mornington Peninsula, Property, Real Estate, Sale
Offering bay views and set on an exceedingly private 892 sqm allotment within easy walking distance of the village and the beach, this delightfully updated three or four bedroom home epitomises laidback coastal living.

The Enchanted Child

January 6, 2022
Retail
Babies, Baby Clothes, Balnarring, Bingo, Books, boys, Children, Dolls, Gifts, Girls, Mornington Peninsula, Presents, Puzzles, Shop, Soft toys, Stickers, Toys
Since opening in 2008 - in Flinders and moving to larger premises in Balnarring - The Enchanted Child (TEC) reminds you why it's great to support local stores like this. 

Camellia Cottage

November 30, 2021
Beautiful Homes
Balnarring, Garden, Gardens, Home, Kitchen, Mornington Peninsula, Paton Estate Agents, Property, Real Estate, Victoria, Village
Among heavenly gardens full of colour, with beds of roses backdropped by majestic gums, this immaculate home provides stunning serenity and a chance to secure your ideal life of leisure just a stone’s throw fro...

Emu Plains Market

November 10, 2021
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Balnarring, Coffee, Eat, Emu Plains, enjoy, Food, Local, Market, Mornington Peninsula, Shop, Vegetables, Weekend
Heaven for us is a market – from Salamanca in the middle of a chilly Hobart winter, to a steamy day at Eumundi Market on the Sunshine Coast, nothing beats trawling around, sampling the food, digging through stalls to find something unique and brilliant and simply breathing in the atmosphere. 

YAMBA

March 26, 2021
Beautiful Homes
Balnarring, Beach, Buy, Home, Mornington Peninsula, Property, Real Estate, Victoria
Secure a rare slice of history just steps from the water in one of Balnarring Beach's most prized locations.

Sandpiper Cottage

January 25, 2021
Beautiful Homes
Australia, Balnarring, Buy, Home, Mornington Peninsula, Property, Real Estate, Sale, Victoria
Set right beside Merricks Creek and just a five-minute stroll to glorious Balnarring Beach, envelope yourself in the tranquillity and charm of this magnificent seaside location and seize the opportunity to build a stunning new home (STCA).

Grange Farm

October 27, 2020
Beautiful Homes
Balnarring, Beaches, bedrooms, Chardonnay, Country, Gardens, grange farm, myers road, Property, restaurants, Western Port Bay, Winery
The Mornington Peninsula at its absolute finest with 42 acres of picturesque gardens, pasture, an established vineyard, dams, bore and a sprawling residence enjoying views of Western Port Bay, Grange Farm is a toast to fine country living.

Turn your dream into a reality!

June 22, 2020
Beautiful Homes
Balnarring, Mornington Peninsula, Real Estate
84 BITTERN DROMANA ROAD, BALNARRINGWith a stunning northerly outlook across green fields and rolling hills, this 10 acre property just moments from Balnarring village and an hour from the city is the perfec...

SANDPIPER

January 26, 2020
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Balnarring, Bay, Beach, Family, Flinders, Holiday House, Home, Land, Mornington Peninsula, new home, Property, Real Estate, Rustic, sandpiper, Sea
Set on a huge 1600sqm allotment and barely a 10-minute stroll to serene Honeysuckle beach and a little further along the beach to the Pt Leo Surf Lifesaving Club, this coastal gem has options to build a brand n...
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@the_enchanted_child reminds you why it’s great @the_enchanted_child reminds you why it’s great to support local stores like this.A select few stores really take the crown, especially when it comes to providing that magic atmosphere you hope to experience in a toy store.Enjoy a beautifully curated selection of organic baby clothes, wraps, soft toys, dolls, puzzles, games, wooden toys and books all forming their own magical kingdoms 🏰
Mulberry Hill is a heritage-listed home in Langwar Mulberry Hill is a heritage-listed home in Langwarrin South. It was the home of the writer Joan Lindsay and her husband Sir Daryl Lindsay from 1926 to 1984. Joan Lindsay left the house to the @nationaltrustvic when she died. It is still owned by the National Trust and is open to the public this Sunday 15 May from 11am to 4pm.Come and see the creative couple’s private art collection, the ‘scribbling room’ where Joan wrote Picnic at Hanging Rock & Daryl’s art studio.Tours will take place at 11am, 1pm, and 2.30pm, with last admission at 3pm.#morningtonpeninsula #nationaltrust #mulberryhill
Are you looking for a couple of friendly donkeys t Are you looking for a couple of friendly donkeys to add to your family?Wilmer and Wilbur are looking for a new home. They are a proven breeding pair and have become quite fond of people.Call Blane from @victorianspecklepark on 0409 435 314 for more info.
It’s a beautiful foggy Tuesday! It’s a beautiful foggy Tuesday!
Treat a gin-lover (or yourself!) with a bottle of Treat a gin-lover (or yourself!) with a bottle of Montalto Gin Batch Two.An exquisite, limited edition, handmade gin featuring Geraldton wax, rhubarb, and lemon balm (from the Montalto estate in Red Hill), along with juniper berries, cassis bark, lemon myrtle, lime and pink peppercorn.This handmade gin, distilled in collaboration with @bassandflinders is now available to enjoy onsite in The Piazza, The Restaurant and in The Cellar Door. A limited number of bottles are available to purchase both from The Cellar Door and online via the @montaltovineyard website.#gin #gintime #ginlover #morningtonpeninsula
At @moyo_living, Ingrid & Helen commission artisan At @moyo_living, Ingrid & Helen commission artisan furniture makers to craft unique wooden pieces. Most are hand-carved and painted, using traditional furniture making techniques. Inspired by nature, individually sourced unique pieces bought to you right here, on the Pen. Perhaps you are fitting out a restaurant or a bnb. Maybe you are looking for furniture that will fit perfectly in your home. Moyo Living are happy to work with you to commission furniture to suit your needs.
Exploring a sprawling subterranean generator under Exploring a sprawling subterranean generator underground where darkness turns into light with a mesmerising display of lighting, audio and video installations @southsidefestivalfrankston#morningtonpeninsula #festival #frankston #arts
Spoilt for choice – that’s how it feels when w Spoilt for choice – that’s how it feels when we drop into @alatonero in McCrae. Hats off to this ambitious team tonight!#meettheteam #greekfood #alatonero
Over the next nine days Frankston will transform l Over the next nine days Frankston will transform like never before. The inaugural @southsidefestivalfrankston will bring life to our region with experiences that will blow your mind.Over 230 artists and 50 world class performances. This slider is but a taste of things and includes -   *The Generator: Explore a sprawling subterranean generator underground at the Frankston Arts Centre where darkness turns into light with a mesmerising display of lighting, audio and video installations.*Circa’s Peepshow: Lurch from the thrillingly acrobatic to the comically playful. Expect teetering towers of balanced bodies, extreme bending, beguiling burlesque, and devilishly precarious aerials.*Saturation with Voices of Frankston Choir: a stunning digital water projection where performer’s faces appear on a cascading wall of water.It might have turned cold suddenly, but there’s enough heat and intensity in the South Side Festival to warm your soul. Best to click on our bio to take you straight to our event summary.Thank you Frankston City Council, Eastlink and Mandylights. A great cultural event. Most events are ticketed and have age barriers, some are free, but everything is worth your time and effort so get out there and support what will truly become a perennial favourite - something we should be proud of.#festival #frankston #morningtonpeninsula #arts
Snow in Mornington! Snow in Mornington!
NEWS JUST IN: We are thrilled to announce that the NEWS JUST IN: We are thrilled to announce that the Victorian Government has reversed its decision to demolish the historic Flinders Pier, and instead agreed to fund its restoration. This is a significant outcome for the Mornington Peninsula.It is a win for the habitat of the Weedy Sea Dragon; the diving community; the many hundreds of thousands of visitors who enjoy the pier each year; and commercial operators who rely on the Flinders Pier to earn a living.It is also a victory for the people of Flinders, who came together and fought hard to protect an amenity that is popular with many Victorians and an important symbol of our maritime history.Thank you to everyone who has supported the campaign. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻#morningtonpeninsula #weedyseadragon #flinders
If you want the rainbow’s, you gotta put up with If you want the rainbow’s, you gotta put up with the rain… 🌈☔️
Don't let these images fool you. Tim is a GIANT. A Don't let these images fool you. Tim is a GIANT. Able to leap tall lettuces in a single bound, faster than a speeding cultivator, more powerful than a rotary hoe. La Enfant of @merricksgeneralwinestore has now become the 'man of steel' at Elgee Parks most amazing 'paddock to plate' garden. If the food on the menu at MGWS tastes better than ever, it's because the nutrients in the vegetables are better than ever. Thank you SUPER-DUPER Tim. Keep at it!#kitchengarden #elgeepark #autumn
Picture perfect end of the day 🌙 Picture perfect end of the day 🌙
Meet the @volpinopizzeria team. Each and every sta Meet the @volpinopizzeria team. Each and every staff member brings something different and unique to the restaurant! Lots of hard work, dedication and willingness to always go that extra mile.. we love and appreciate your hard work. 👏🏻#meettheteam
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