''Staughton Vale'' presents a rare opportunity to purchase a landmark property of historical and architectural significance - one of the earlier homes in this area. A gracious, elegant and imposing bluestone residence with a magnificent ambience that showcases exquisite original period features and wonderfully proportioned rooms typical of its era. Well maintained, remaining largely in original condition and providing accommodation easily catering to the rigorous demands of modern family living. This property also provides a unique opportunity to create a totally new lifestyle or commercial enterprise in a beautiful country setting close to Geelong and 25 minutes to second Victorian International Airport, yet within easy commuting distance to Melbourne. Superbly located at foot of the Brisbane Ranges enhanced by vistas to the You Yangs and river flats. Situated within an hour of the Melbourne CBD, just 35 minutes from Geelong with its excellent choice of schools, restaurants and shopping precincts and only five minutes from the local Anakie township. Whilst hiking, bush walks and the beautiful Anakie Gorge picnic spots add to possible recreational attractions. A driveway with majestic gum trees leads to a lovely garden surrounding the 750sqm(80 square) plus verandah home comprising 8 bedrooms, informal and elegant formal living rooms, two kitchens, two offices and two laundries; plus a billiard room with raised sitting room and a vestibule. A grand hallway runs down the middle of the homestead featuring a stunningly beautiful stained glass window entrance where the words Staughton Vale sparkle red in the morning sunshine. At one end of the house there is a double-storey semi-detached freestone house, once the original homestead built in 1870, which was later used to house servants. Other features include tuck-pointed bluestone façade, 14ft decorative ceilings, marble OFPs and original timber overmantel and fireplace surround plus attic... Lot/Plan No: 2/LP219257