Dalywaters – manicured garden wonderland

ONE of the more intriguing lifestyle properties, you will find ‘Dalywaters’ belies its main road setting to provide a private and mystical place of enchantment where a garden wonderland is yours to cherish and enjoy. The property is currently operating as a popular wedding venue, complete with its own chapel, and other features including a picturesque ornamental lake and decorative arbours draped in all colours.

The handsome residence has lashings of provincial charm with bright and fresh living spaces showcasing rustic hardwood floors and feature brickwork that each provide charming dining and entertaining options. A central living zone, with a cosy study off to one corner, will cater for casual gatherings with the room dominated by two magnificent skylights. Equally spacious and impressive is the formal lounge and dining room with enormous open fire place, arch windows and a divine garden view. The magnificent kitchen will also comfortably seat eight, with on-trend industrial lighting illuminating a pitched ceiling with exposed beams and trusses.

A wealth of cupboard and bench space provides all the prep area one could need. Appliances here include a dishwasher, electric hotplates with rangehood and two wall ovens. Highlighted by a clinker brick floor and atrium windows, the internal living zones are beautifully complemented by the superb sunroom which offers a fourth dining option in front of a splendid open fireplace.

Two master bedrooms in the north and south wings each have a walk-in robe and ensuite, and two more bedrooms share a bathroom and powder room.

Designed to provide colour and fragrance throughout the seasons, the expansive grounds are filled with roses, established trees, cottage gardens and even a small pinot noir vineyard. Completely landscaped for every photo opportunity, the property has winding walkways through ornamental pear avenues leading to a series of garden rooms displaying vine draped pergolas and fragrant arbours. A stunning gazebo has the perfect backdrop of a lake and jetty overlooking neighbouring wetlands and Balcombe Creek.

Encompassing 4.04 hectares, this superbly manicured and presented property is a unique opportunity to combine your own private garden oasis with a flourishing niche business, all in the absolute lap of luxury and bespoke charm.


240 Bungower Road, MORNINGTON
For Sale: $3.55 million
Deb Ketting-Olivier 0403 554 955
Community Real Estate, 7/20-22 Ranelagh Drive, Mount Eliza

Ph: 9708 8667

Peninsula Essence – March 2020