It has seven-bedrooms, one tennis court and a post-Colonial history dating back nearly 150 years. 

Set on more than 50 hectares of land bordering Otway National Park, with full frontage to the Great Ocean Road near Aireys Inlet, this property is on the market for only the second time since it was originally acquired in 1879.

The package: The home has three living areas, three bathrooms and floor-to-ceiling windows, while the property has natural springs and plenty of room for livestock. 

The history: The land was settled by Europeans Jonas Hollingworth and his wife Elizabeth, according to the Aireys Inlet Tourism and Traders’ Association.

It’s unclear where the family originated from. Hollingworth built a bark hut on the land, later replaced by a driftwood cottage.

According to information at Loveridge Lookout supplied by Surf Coast Shire Council, a rumour did the rounds suggesting Hollingworth quietly rowed out to the shipwreck of Inverlochy in 1903 to pilfer whisky left on board. 

Oops: In December 1902 the Inverlochy had met the same fate as so many other ships on the coast. In this instance, it was wrecked on Butler’s Reef near Anglesea.

As the tale goes, Hollingworth buried the whisky, but the next morning a landslip occurred and the liquor was lost.

Generations: When Elizabeth became ill in 1910, their daughter Mary Ann and her husband William George Clark took over the farm. The Clarks expanded the operation, producing butter, milk, eggs and poultry, which they delivered to Lorne on horseback. They continued to supply the district until the 1950s.

Listings state the property has views over 6km of beach to the Split Point Lighthouse.

According to realestate.com.au, the farm last sold in 1980 for $176,000. In 1983, most of the original structures were razed in the Ash Wednesday fires. Rebuilding commenced in 1984, and extensions were added in the early 2000s. 

The property has a price guide of $9 million to $9.9 million.

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If you need to know where to find laksa in Anglesea and dumplings in Daylesford, we’ve got you covered with our list of the best Asian fusion spots in the region. 

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Betel Boy 

On Daylesford’s main street, Betel Boy offers pan-Asian cuisine using locally-grown ingredients, with standouts like “drunk” dumplings and sour salads. 

Where is it? 59 Vincent Street, Daylesford 

Lovehouse 

Lovehouse serves up beach views alongside menu favourites like Malaysian laksa with king prawns and the orange soy duck. 

Where is it? 100 Great Ocean Road, Anglesea 

KIEM’s Dining 

Chef Kiếm has trained across West Vic, and together with partner Yuan has created a menu blending Taiwanese and Vietnamese cuisines. 

Where is it? 32 Great Ocean Road, Aireys Inlet 

Mr Jones Dining 

This spot has earned multiple Chef Hats, and head chef Damien trained at Michelin-star restaurant Nahm in London. The menu features a selection of contemporary Asian eats. 

Where is it? 42 - 44 Main Street, Bakery Hill

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West Victoria holds on to a lot of its history, including cinemas that are still decked out in the style of yesteryear. If you want a movie experience that takes you back to the golden age of film, these are the places to hit. 

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Theatre Royal 

First constructed in the 1850s, Theatre Royal is one of the oldest continuously operating theatres in the Southern Hemisphere. It began screening silent films in the early 1900s, and today hosts the likes of the Castlemaine Documentary Festival. 

It’s family-run, and also features a live music venue, a bar and a pizzeria. 

Where is it? 30 Hargraves Street, Castlemaine 

Rex Theatre 

The Rex is volunteer-run, and doubles as a museum and screening location for classic films, as well as a select few new releases. The building is described as “art deco”, an architectural style defined by geometric shapes and luxury. 

The theatre became a part of the township in 1938. Live music and theatre performances also feature in the building 

Where is it? 30 - 34 High Street, Charlton 

Capitol Cinema 

Warrnambool’s Capitol Theatre opened in 1930, with a screening of The Hollywood Revue, starring Joan Crawford. International artists like Roy Orbison also visited the venue to play live shows. 

In 2009, a fire ripped through the building and resulted in a year-long closure. The theatre has remained operational since reopening following repairs. 

Where is it? 54 Kepler Street, Warrnambool 

The Regent 

The Regent has been in Ballarat Central since 1928. It was once one of the largest theatres in Victoria with 2,000 seats. It retains the charm of last century, with velvet stairs, a marble foyer between some of the cinemas and a dramatic main sign consisting of festoon lights. 

Where is it? 49 Lydiard Street, Ballarat Central