1409 Birregurra Deans Marsh Road, Deans Marsh VIC 3235

Property Details: • Type: House

• Bedrooms: 5 • Bathrooms: 2

Description: Only 20 minutes from Lorne, set on an acre of land in the heart of Deans Marsh. This remarkable property is more than a home it's a sanctuary offering space to breathe, time to slow in a setting that inspires. Just moments from neighbouring artisan villages, boutique wineries, and the Great Ocean Road,this is an invitation to live beautifully within a vibrant and welcoming hinterland community. Lawrence Cottage (c.1890) is a property of distinction. Steeped in history as the birthplace of celebrated soprano Marjorie Lawrence, it seamlessly blends heritage with a contemporary countryside lifestyle. The original cottage and its private garden exude timeless charm, while a striking architectural studio industrial yet refined frame sweeping views across rolling hills and open skies. Together, they create a place of quiet elegance, where living spaces and landscape exist in perfect harmony. Property features: Studio: -Architecturally curated Fitzroy warehouse meets Tuscan romance -Open-plan living with hinterland views framed by New York-style windows and French doors -Polished concrete floors, wood fire burner, split system heating and cooling, ceiling fans -Designer kitchen with gas cooking and dishwasher -Two bedrooms open to a private Japanese garden -Luxury bathroom with opulent bath opens to private garden -Mezzanine level -Full length north facing deck with alfresco dining to enjoy the rolling hills and open skies -Eclectic separate laundry -5kW solar system Cottage: -Historically significant 1890s cottage -Character-filled with timber floors and feature fireplace -Kitchen and meals area feature Rayburn stove -Three bedrooms -Split system heating and cooling -Bathroom, laundry, rear porch and separate toilet -Private garden and shed Grounds: -4,436sqm (1acre) allotment -Rustic stone driveway and arched carport -Restored school studio ideal for art or music -Vast lawns with established ornamental and English trees -Natural rock pond with native grasses and eco-filter -Garden beds ideal for herb growing, multiple sheds -Turbo Jet septic system -Three water tanks 2 x 25,000L, 1 x 10,000L Lifestyle: -Lucrative secondary income -Effortless entertaining Al fresco -Relax by the natural rock pond -Plenty of space for creative pursuits and gardening -Ideal for intergenerational living -Prime village location - Stroll to the Deans Marsh General Store for coffee and the community Hub for art workshops, community dinners and festivals (Music in the Marsh) -Spectacular hinterland drive through the Otway forest to Lorne, 10 minute drive to Brae and the Birregurra Pub, 30 minute drive to the Forest Brewery and bike tracks -Summer bus service between Birregurra and Lorne Lawrence Cottage and the studio are more than just a residencethey are a chapter of Deans Marsh history, ready for their next custodian to live, create, and celebrate the art of country life. We look forward to showing you through soon