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Property #0596 - Magnificent views over countryside and ocean, Australia
Three bedroom hilltop South Gippsland home overlooks local vineyard, olive grove, farms, Waratah Bay, Wilson's Promontory and Corner Inlet.
1 bedroom, 1 shower room,
4 - 9 credits
3 bedrooms, 2 shower rooms,
10 - 28 credits

This modern, country styled, architect designed home features three bedrooms in the main house, two with ensuite bathroom/toilet and a third mezzanine bedroom accessed by a ladder. The kitchen, dining and living room have panoramic views over the dam, countryside and coast beyond. It also has a separate studio/loft complete with bedroom/kitchenette and ensuite bathroom, above a two car carport. It is situated on a country lane with plenty of opportunity for peaceful walks by farms and native bushland. The small Fish Creek township is a 10 minute drive where there is a general store, 3 cafes and 2 restaurants, pub, 3 galleries.  The larger Foster township is only fifteen minute drive.

Nestled in the Hoddle hills with fabulous views over the ever changing coastline, this property is a fifteen minute drive to the closest beachs at Waratah Bay or Sandy Point.  They are just two of many beautiful beaches along this quiet, pristine coastline, where you can swim, walk on the rocks, fish or boat . The magnificent Wilson's Promontory National Park entrance is a twenty minute drive and a further twenty minutes drive gets you to Tidal River in the heart of the park. "The Prom" is a hiker's paradise - full of wildlife, beaches and breathtaking scenery.

Further inland you can explore many small townships each with their own distinctive character offering restaurants, galleries, museums, golf courses and much of interest to tourists.  The spectacular Grand Ridge Road winds through the Strzelecki Ranges and remnants of the rain forest have been protected inside the Tarra-Bulga National Park and the Mount Worth State Park.

Bicycles and helmets are available for those who wish to enjoy a ride along the Leongatha to Foster rail trail.

Bus from Melbourne to Fish Creek thrice daily in both directions takes 2.6 hours.  Car from Melbourne is approx 2.5 hours. Car is required from Fish Creek to property (10 kilometers from Fish Creek).

Car necessary: yes; Car useful: yes.

Local Activities
Sports :
Swimming (15 minute drive)
Horse Riding (15 minute drive)
Fishing (15 minute drive)
Golf (15 minute drive)
Scuba Diving (30 minute drive)
Tennis (10 minute drive)
Sailing (15 minute drive)
Snorkeling (20 minute drive)
Hiking / Walking (5 minute walk)
Bicycling (onsite)
Windsurfing (15 minute drive)
Other :
Shops (10 minute drive)
Restaurants (10 minute drive)
Culture (10 minute drive)
Wildlife Viewing (20 minute drive)
Beach (15 minute drive)
Facilities
(1 bed unit) Bedrooms :
Studio - 1 queen double
sleeps a maximum of 2
Bathrooms :
Shower room 1 - shower, toilet
(3 bed unit) Bedrooms :
Bedroom 1 - 1 queen double
Bedroom 2 - 1 queen double
Bedroom 3 - Accessed by ladder, 2 double's
sleeps a maximum of 6
Bathrooms :
Shower room 1 - shower, toilet
Shower room 2 - shower, toilet
General :
linen
towels
Ceiling Fans
Kitchen :
oven
hob / stove
dishwasher
washing machine
clothes dryer
fridge
freezer
microwave
toaster
iron & ironing board
Entertainment :
tv
dvd player
External :
parking
Garden / Yard
balcony/terrace
outdoor grill
Outdoor furniture
Vacation Theme
: Rural, Beach, Romantic, Activity.
Suitability and Special Instructions
: No Smoking Inside, No Children, No Infants, No Pets.
Credits
: 4 - 9 credits (1 Bed Unit)
10 - 28 credits (3 Bed Unit)

(1 bed) : 9 Credits - December, January and February 6 Credits - March, April, May, September, October November 4 Credits - June, July, August(3 bed) : 28 Credits - December, January and February 18 Credits - March, April, May, September, October November 8 Credits - June, July, August

Please note that this does not include final cleaning. Final cleaning notes: US$150 House US$75 Flat