136 Darlington-Carranballac Road, Darlington, VIC 3271

Set among the grounds of Western Victoria's historic Jellalbad Homestead (circa 1840), the property blends fine wine and sheep production, vineyard functions and short-stay accommodation with early Victorian farming history.

The 15* hectare / 37* acre estate features period accommodation, a well-constructed wine tasting room, wine making facility and numerous outbuildings scattered throughout the vineyard and farm landscape. Bounded and securely protected by 550* metres of Mount Emu Creek frontage, the estate is a tranquil retreat ideal for those seeking a country escape, an aspiring wine maker, AirBnB host or combination of all!

Originally part of a 8000* hectare station, the much easier to manage 15* hectare Jellalabad Estate skirted by Mount Emu Creek, is the sometime home of a platypus, passing trout or tourist guests sampling the Estate's wines, gardens and historic outbuildings.

JELLALABAD HOMESTEAD

Built by the Dowling family in the mid-19th century, apart from cosy, country style updates to internal living areas, the current owner (and custodians prior) have maintained the integrity of the original Jellalabad Homestead.

On entry, you're literally stepping back in time with a hallway shod with original bluestone cobblestones.

Akin to a photograph out of House and Country magazine, the main kitchen, dining and living area is open plan and oozes rustic, country comfort warmth and appeal. Interwoven with original timber floorboards, white timber ceiling and bluestone to the double-door entrance, the westerly orientation provides beautiful sunlit afternoons.

A grand ballroom with bay window and daybed, overlook the rear courtyard and former Maid's Quarters, now a sleep-out for guests. A formal dining room and separate formal lounge, complete with original fireplaces and external doorways to the return verandah, overlook the Estate's grounds to the east, including gardens, dam and vineyard.

With 6 bedrooms, one bedroom with its own ensuite, there's plenty of room within the original Homestead for family, friends and guests.

A very cool feature, common with homes built of this period, is the "scullery" and bluestone cellar below. Still in use, the cellar is the perfect gathering place for fine wine and after dinner story telling.

For a comprehensive look at the information associated with Jellalabad including:

? ADDITIONAL SHORT-STAY ACCOMODATION

? OUTBUILDINGS & INFRASTRUCTURE

? WINE TASTING ROOM

? VINEYARDS & PRODUCTION

? SHEEP PRODUCTION

? WATER SECURITY

? PLANT & EQUIPMENT

Please download a copy of our property information sheet by following this link >> https://vltre.co/Xl8TCD

THE LOCATION

Jellalabad is located just off the Hamilton Highway in Victoria's Western District, south-west of Melbourne.

The township of Darlington, renowned for the historic bluestone Elephant Bridge Hotel, is a short 3* minute drive from the property, or a leisurely 20* minute paddle along Mount Emu Creek.

? Darlington - 3km*, 3* minutes

? Camperdown - 28km*, 20* minutes

? Ballarat - 84km*, 60* minutes.

? Melbourne - 196km*, 2hrs 18mins*

With a number of on-farm activities producing income, including boutique wine production, sheep production and short-stay accommodation; the acquisition of Jellalabad provides for an exciting transition to county lifestyle living in regional Victoria.

For further information and to arrange a private inspection please contact Alistair Tune, Ray White Camperdown on 0407 832 227 or Jason Hellyer, Ray White Rural Victoria on 0403 043 571.

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