This beautiful family residence boasts charm and character. Today the renovated residence is rich in period features such as original Baltic pine floors, elevated ceiling heights, working fire place and full length front verandah. A large open-plan living and dining area is the perfect entertaining space and a separate lounge and sun-room opens onto the rear deck and is ideal for entertaining guests or family. The five bedrooms are vast and are serviced by two and a half bathrooms. The galley style kitchen features ample storage/pantry space and a St George oven and Kleen-maid dishwasher and cook-top. A rear alfresco space overlooks the beautiful garden and is the perfect place for a summer barbeque. Other features include: - Three reverse cycle A/Cs - Three 1000L water tanks - Ceiling fans in every room - Timber venetians throughout - Walk in linen cupboard - Raised vegetable gardens - Small orchard of fruit trees - 3 toilets - Potential exists for a home office A three car carport with space for a boat and significant shed which includes a large home office are the finishing touches on this superb offering. Situated on a 996m2 (approx.) allotment close to the heart of Portarlington and only 2 minutes to the Primary School, 10 minutes to the shops and daily ferry service to Melbourne - this is a truly unique property that deserves inspection.