7945 Princes Highway

Garvoc VIC 3265

This splendid red-brick property would suit a range of lifestyles or interests; a family seeking a home like no other. Perhaps a city resident craving a countryside weekender thats sure to be the talk of any dinner party? Currently its owned and operated by an intuitive couple that have capitalised on the undeniable appeal of this former country pub – current planning and zoning arrangements allow for such an enterprise to continue post-sale.
With remarkable character, generous proportions and a backyard aspect that seems too good to be true, the Yallock Inn is the chance of a lifetime to own a charming country pub – without all the headaches that can come with a life on the other side of the bar.
The character of this distinctive property is remarkable and genuine, forged over 100 years of business and private ownership. It offers 44 squares of comfortable living, with five bedrooms, two spacious living areas, a large kitchen and two bathrooms – not to mention a bar and pool room.
Its historic features have been restored and highlighted to celebrate its knockabout charm. three bedroom features a working fire place, board-lined, 12-foot ceiling and its own distinct floor covering – polished boards.
The first family lounge and dining room is both spacious and warm and the two newly renovated bathrooms (one with laundry facilities) offer light and clever layout. All run off a wide hallway that has a large central skylight. Additions such as upgraded wiring and plumbing have brought the propertys internal workings into the 21st century.
At the rear sits the Inns kitchen, which in its heyday delivered over 100 meals a night to the hotels loyal patrons. Recently updated, it now features a separate butlers pantry, large stainless steel gas stove and wide centre island bench to house all the mod-cons. An adjoining light-filled porch connects it to the main hallway. The porch also opens on to a rear courtyard that faces a hill leading down to the hotels namesake, the Yallock Creek.
Off the kitchen sits a separate study with southern outlook and large mud room/porch. Doubling as the household laundry, this area is the rear entry to the property, accessed via a large glass sliding door.
Perhaps the propertys most fascinating features are the public house rooms - the original bar and dining room. While small by todays pub proportions, the two rooms compare favourably to todays average family home dimensions and they have capably hosted many private and corporate functions hosted by the current owners.
At the front of this wing is the bar, which can either be entered via its own entry off the front verandah, or alternatively through the homes central hallway. The bar itself has been restored with corrugated iron and the room features large picture windows and (of course) plenty of room for a pool table. Behind the bar sits a storeroom and cool room.
The adjoining dining room is currently a second family lounge and dining area. A large west-facing window offers a pleasant aspect overlooking the sizeable, well-maintained garden that includes large willow trees and a newly-planted orchard.
At the back of the property is a large shed and approximately four acres of Crown Land leading to the edge of the creek. The picture-perfect view includes a rail bridge and lush trees.
The garden surrounding this home is a mix of new and established plantings, featuring large natives, standard roses, lavender, fruit vines and access to a country herb garden.
The town of Garvoc is located 34 kilometres east of Warrnambool on the Princes Highway, and just over a 2 hour drive to Melbourne. It is serviced by a general store and cafe adjacent to the hotel. A regular bus service between Terang and Warrnambool stops just outside the store.