An exceedingly rare 20 acres of picturesque land where the country meets the coast, this pristine property moments to Merricks Beach delivers refined rural living with a sophisticated family farmhouse and pastures perfect for cattle and/or horses.
Beyond a long circular driveway and 100-year-old oak, the modern 4-bedroom-plus-study residence is imbued with an old-world ambience. Multiple living areas encircle a large gourmet kitchen with all-Westinghouse stainless-steel oven, glass-ceramic cooktop and dishwasher, along with a servery window to the octagonal formal dining room.
Parents are indulged in the master suite of the residence with a charming bedroom, dressing room, bathroom and a private lounge, while a sun-drenched family room, lounge-come-rumpus and home office through French doors cater to every comfort and convenience.
A full 2nd bathroom in the junior wing, zoned ducted heating and cooling, a toasty enclosed fireplace and double garage are among a fleet of extras that come with the home, which spills out through sliding glass doors to an expansive north-facing alfresco area with sun deck and high pergola with bistro blinds to entertain in the open air backdropped by coastal breezes.
A manageable holding well suited to small-scale grazing or equestrian pursuits, the property offers 6 main paddocks, stable, tack and feed room, horse shelters and quality fencing, a round yard and wash down area, large machinery shed with 3-phase power, 70,000L rainwater storage and additional shedding for hay or machinery.
Exclusively located, the property is moments to calm beaches, surf breaks, yachting facilities and wineries, just 4-minutes' drive from Balnarring village and an hour from Melbourne.
Homes and Acreage is proud to be offering this property for sale - To arrange an inspection or for further information, please contact the office on 1300 077 557 or office@homesacreage.com.au
Features:
- Exceedingly rare 20 acres by the beach with elegant family farmhouse
- Family room, formal dining & large lounge / rumpus
- Gourmet kitchen with antique white cabinetry, stone benches and quality stainless-steel appliances
- Master suite with private lounge (3rd living area), dressing room & ensuite
- Home office through French doors
- All-weather alfresco deck for year-round outdoor entertaining
- Toasty wood heater, plus zoned ducted heating & cooling
- Remote double garage with internal access
- Verandahs trimmed with iron lacework
- Circular drive framing century-old oak
- Superbly set up for horses or cattle
- Machinery shed with workshop
- 6 main paddocks
- Stable, tack & feed room
- Horse shelters & quality fencing
- Round yard & wash down area
- 3-phase power
- Hanns Creek flowing along the rear boundary
- 70,000L rainwater storage
- Additional shedding for hay or machinery
- 1.8km to Merricks Beach & the yacht club
- 4 minutes to Balnarring & primary school
The size of Merricks Beach is approximately 1.7 square kilometres. It has 2 parks covering nearly 1.1% of total area. The population of Merricks Beach in 2016 was 127 people. By 2021 the population was 157 showing a population growth of 23.6% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Merricks Beach is 60-69 years. Households in Merricks Beach are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Merricks Beach work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 75.70% of the homes in Merricks Beach were owner-occupied compared with 81.00% in 2016.
Merricks Beach has 265 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Merricks Beach have seen a 15.85% increase in median value. As at 31 January 2026:
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