1/89 Smythe Street

Portarlington VIC 3223

Built in the 1870s and relocated from Scotchman's Hill, this unique Victorian-style home now rests in a similarly elevated position, and enjoys views across the bay to the Melbourne city skyline. "Scotchman's Cottage" displays all the hallmarks of a bygone era, including 12-foot ceilings, leadlighting, an ornately-adorned front verandah and Baltic pine floorboards, and has been impeccably restored with a sympathetic modern renovation to enhance its original charm. Classic gardens have been tastefully curated to compliment the magnificent 4-bedroom cottage.

An adaptable sitting room at the front of the home offers a tranquil garden outlook and a striking art deco pendant light, and could alternatively be used as an extra bedroom or a home office. The master suite, complete with chandelier, walk-in robe and ensuite is wonderfully generous, and the remaining characterful sleeping quarters share the spacious main bathroom with soaking tub.

The spectacular primary living area is bathed in morning light, and offers a lounge with an original fireplace and decorative mantel, an intimate dining zone, and plenty of windows to enjoy the pleasant aspect including distant views to Melbourne's CBD. Marble benchtops, an abundance of storage including a concealed appliance cupboard, and integrated Miele appliances feature in the elegantly renovated kitchen. The adjoining L-shaped deck leads to the enclosed backyard and is the setting for many a lively soiree with family and friends. The private rear yard is paved using reclaimed red bricks, has bordering floral specimens and a striking crab apple tree at its centre. A superb water fountain takes centre stage in the front yard, which comprises a cottage-style garden of spectacular roses, magnolias, low box hedge borders and red-brick pathways leading to the picturesque front verandah. Extra features include a 3-car carport concealed by a classical facade, a rear single garage with roller door access, an automatic watering system using tank water and a security alarm system.