Set well back from the road on approximately one acre, the layout offers remarkable flexibility for multi-generational living, dual occupancy, or an income-generating bed and breakfast. The main residence sits proudly at the front of the block, while a self-contained two-bedroom cottage provides a private retreat at the rear, ideal for guests or extended family.

A tree-lined driveway winds past a mature mini orchard to a secure gated entry and double garage, creating a safe and serene environment for children and pets to roam freely. Enjoy the rural lifestyle with fresh eggs from the established chicken coop and the quiet beauty that defines this unique property.

Rich in period detail, the main residence showcases hallmark features of the era, soaring 13ft ceilings, cedar-lined walls, pressed tin accents, double-hung windows, decorative leadlight, timber-panel doors, and polished floorboards. The thoughtfully zoned floorplan includes a country-style kitchen, formal dining room, two separate living areas, and a beautifully renovated laundry-to-bathroom conversion that remains sympathetic to the home’s heritage.

Step outside and relax under the canopy of a magnificent century-old English Elm, which gracefully separates the main home from the rear cottage, an idyllic setting for entertaining or simply unwinding. For those seeking lifestyle potential, the rear cottage is turnkey-ready for use as a guesthouse or short-stay accommodation.

Further enhancing the appeal is the outstanding infrastructure on offer. A purpose-built 8m x 16m steel shed features a 3.6m high, fully insulated roof, epoxy-finished slab (upgraded for a hoist), two single roller doors with mezzanine storage above, a large roller door, separate entry door, and three-phase power, perfect for trades, storage, or a home-based business.

Energy efficiency is a standout, with a 20.21kW solar array, 20kW three-phase inverter, and 14kW Tesla battery providing significantly reduced energy costs, often reducing power bills to near zero. 3 X 5,000L water tanks adds further self-sufficiency to this well-appointed property.

Located just 3km from Somerville’s vibrant township, Applewood offers easy access to shops, schools, cafes, and public transport, along with excellent connectivity via Peninsula Link and Dandenong-Hastings Road. With prominent positioning off Eramosa Road, it also offers exciting potential for a home-based business or guest accommodation.

Once part of a thriving apple orchard, Applewood is more than just a home, it’s a rare piece of Somerville’s heritage and an opportunity to secure a truly unique lifestyle property.

Property Highlights

Circa 1890 historic homestead on approx. 1 acre
Flexible layout with main residence and self-contained 2-bedroom rear cottage
Mains gas and hydronic heating
2 slow-combustion wood fires and potbelly stove
Integrated Asko dishwasher
900mm freestanding SMEG oven and cooktop
Water filtration system
8m x 16m steel shed (built 2021) with solar, Tesla battery and 3-phase power
20.21kW solar array, 20kW three-phase inverter and 14kW Tesla battery
3 X 5000L water tanks
Established orchard and chicken coop
Double garage and secure gated entry

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Displaying an enviable country-meets-coastal ambience across two levels, the lovingly updated and fully renovated three-bedroom home features generous living areas on each level including a welcoming lounge with a glowing wood heater flowing out to the brilliant rear deck and barbecue kitchen beneath shade sails and a lush rear lawn for kids to play.

Also downstairs is the large main bedroom featuring a walk-in robe and stylish ensuite with a walk-in double shower and twin vanity.

On the upper level, a timber staircase reveals an open plan living area with doors to a full-length balcony, a modern kitchen with stainless steel oven and cooktop, stone benchtops and an integrated dishwasher.

A sleek modern bathroom serves two further bedrooms with built-in robes and ceiling fans while creature comforts including hydronic heating and split-system air conditioning.

Set on an old-fashioned quarter-acre allotment and only 800m from the village shopping centre and a few more steps to the primary school, this is the ideal spot to raise a family on the peninsula’s quieter side.

A host of other features include rooftop solar panels, a clever European-style laundry, polished hardwood floors on the upper level, garden shed, raised vegetable beds, a carport and rear studio/man cave with a wood heater and veranda.

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At Home With Art features changing displays of colourful acrylics from leading artists and rising stars of Central Australia, Far North Queensland, the Pilbara and the APY Lands; ochre paintings from the Kimberley; barks; larrakitj (ceremonial poles) from Arnhem Land and works on paper from many regions, selected by Everywhen’s curators Susan McCulloch OAM and Emily McCulloch Childs.

Open Friday-Sunday 11am- 4 pm and public holidays (Easter Friday-Monday and Anzac Day).

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An enviable site to construct a brand-new contemporary coastal home with swimming pool (STCA) in this blue-chip location with coastline views to Somers, a second storey addition to the existing three-bedroom residence would harness an even more panoramic outlook, while an original tennis court on the eastern perimeter is ready to be restored.

Flanked by a wraparound verandah, the modest residence is brimming with laidback holiday-home charm with driftwood-style flooring, dado wall panelling and cathedral ceilings with exposed beams, along with walls of glass on both sides framing the serene surrounds and enticing you out for sunset G&Ts on the deck.

Open plan living and dining with an open fireplace and split-system airconditioner flow into a country kitchen with dishwasher, electric stove, blue ceramic backsplash tiling and timber countertops in this comfortable layout, which cradles the three bedrooms with built-in robes down the hall with a family bathroom.

With the bay practically on your doorstep just 250m away along a walking trail, the property is surrounded by wineries, horse-riding trails and boating facilities and is a short drive to Bass Surfboards Cafe, Point Leo General Store and the town centres of Balnarring, Red Hill and Flinders.

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The current 3 bedroom, two-living zone home is nearing its use-by-date but provides a platform to inspire and scope out your design concepts to create a beach masterpiece.

The beautiful beach environment has become a favorite place to walk in the mornings, watch the sunrise, and a spot for a surf close to home.

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Timeless farmhouse features meet modern accoutrements to create character and appeal throughout the residence, which features separate living and dining zones basking in radiant north-facing light with an enclosed fireplace and split-system air conditioning for all-season comfort.

Matte-black tapware, shaker cabinetry and high-end stainless-steel appliances define the elegant kitchen, while glass sliders open to an expansive north-facing outdoor entertaining area to host friends in the open air as the kids make a splash in the pool, feed the ponies in the stable or pick fruit in the orchard.

Set to spoil parents, the master bedroom with new wool carpeting is complemented by a heated-floor ensuite and alfresco clawfoot tub in this dreamy homestead, which includes a contemporary family bathroom and an ensuite with composting toilet in the studio or home office.

With a glamping site partially established in the eastern paddock there is scope for income on the short-stay accommodation market, while the close proximity to a choice of primary schools, Western Port Secondary College, Bittern town centre and the major shopping of Hastings just a few minutes’ drive away will delight permanent residents.

Among a long list of extras, this wonderful property includes a tack room, powered and plumbed workshop, menage awaiting restoration, paddock irrigation, a small dam, an outdoor shower and a double garage behind electronic gated entry.

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It’s an easy stroll into the thriving village and all that Bittern offers being close to schools, transport facilities and shops.

Situated between the quaint village of Balnarring and bustling Hastings you can make the most of the beaches, cafes, restaurants, wineries and everything else that the Mornington Peninsula has to offer.

Perfect for a family or tradie, this property would also make an ideal investment property or development site (stca).

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Positioned a couple of hundred metres from the Peninsula’s iconic Merricks General Wine Store or the opposite direction to the Pt Leo Estate winery, this boldly designed home makes stylish use of featured red recycled bricks and natural timbers while a manageable 786sqm allotment promises to leave you more time to explore the Peninsula or laze on the beach.

Set behind farm-styled timber gates and framed by mature trees, a light-filled two-story void and Victorian ash staircase make a stunning entry to the residence with a sliding rustic barn door to the superb large master suite and black metal finishes throughout, continuing the chic industrial feel.

The lower level includes a sound-proof home theatre room as well as the open-plan main living area with stacker doors onto a north-facing rear deck with the option to cover by a modern electric awning and a fantastic alfresco room with a bar.

The kitchen offers stone benchtops, a large stainless-steel stove, a butler’s pantry with its own sink and dishwasher, a wine fridge/or second dishwasher provision, stunning lighting and loads of cupboards/pot drawers and there is also a downstairs powder room, coat room and a laundry with separate drying room with linen.

Upstairs, each of the three bedrooms have built-in or walk-in robes and split-system air-conditioners and shares the main bathroom with a freestanding bath and another powder room.

Numerous led strip lighting features and in-room sensor lights, with a remote double garage, three-phase power, an extra high clearance carport for a boat or caravan, extra parking at the rear and designed with room for a pool, this is an incredible lifestyle opportunity on the peninsula’s quiet side.

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The perfect setting to enjoy sun-soaked summer holidays, the single-level home and separate bungalow sits on a level, fully-fenced 955m2 (approx.) allotment with easy access to shops, restaurants and cafes in Balnarring Village as well as award-winning wineries and spectacular beaches.

Filled with warmth and character with options to update or start again and build a fantastic new home, the interior features an open plan living, meals and kitchen area with a cosy wood and gas heaters, vaulted ceilings and a series of doors opening to a covered alfresco deck and the backyard where a lush green lawn and playground will keep children busy.

Featuring two comfortable bedrooms including a master ensuite, a combined laundry and second bathroom, as well as a spacious studio bungalow in the rear yard, this tranquil oasis also features a brick-paved covered terrace and outdoor fireplace, a carport and ample off-street parking for vehicles and a boat.

With enormous potential to create a seaside escape your family can enjoy for generations, this is a blue-chip opportunity!

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Providing all the ingredients as a magical weekender or permanent home surrounded by beaches, wineries, horse-riding trails and the nearby cafes and restaurants of Balnarring village, the large level 891sqm allotment offers privacy with a sunny alfresco deck to entertain and lush lawn for children to play.

Radiating plenty of beachy chic with exposed truss ceilings and polished timber floors, the open-plan living and dining area includes a modern kitchen with large stainless steel stove, dishwasher and plenty of bench and cupboard space to cater for friends and family.

A sleek travertine-tiled bathroom with a frameless glass shower, bath and suspended vanity is backed up by a separate powder room and shower, all three bedrooms have built-in robes and concertina doors from the living area open to the deck.

Set behind secure entry gates with landscaped gardens and ample off-street parking, this is the ideal no-fuss holiday retreat in one of the peninsula’s most tightly held beachside areas.

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