LOCATED in the popular Walkerville, South Gippsland region, ‘Wirrega’ is a wonderfully crafted coastal retreat overlooking Bass Strait southeast to Wilson’s Promontory.
Set amongst 1.95ha* (4.84ac*) of tranquil coastal flora and with unfettered access to Cape Liptrap Coastal Park and Maitland Beach (Waratah Bay) at your front boundary, a short stay at ‘Wirrega’ is the tonic that soothes the soul and warms the heart.
The ‘Barn Style’ home
In keeping with the coastal surrounds, the spacious barn-style ‘Wirrega’ lodge was fashioned from recycled materials constructed using hand-adzed timber beams and weathered poles that date back a century or more. Walls are constructed of mud brick using a slurry of ochre and applied using a variation of the wattle-and-daub technique used in pioneering times that, as a result, has imparted a wonderful rustic warm finish.
The floor is a joy to walk on, it looks like dressed and polished stone but is an amalgam of rammed earth, clay and sand stabilised with bitumen.
Orientated to the southeast, extensive use of floor to ceiling glass across the front of ‘Wirrega’ creates a beautiful dining room, kitchen and living room vista across the front of the property to Bass Coast and Wilson’s Promontory beyond.
Rustic charm with a touch of luxury
‘Wirrega’s’ interior fixtures and fittings combine rustic charm with luxury appeal, the central statement piece being the wrought iron spiral staircase that winds its way to the loft and 2 double bedrooms on the first floor.
With 7 bedrooms in total, accommodation consists of a further 5 bedrooms on the ground level, each with a double bed, plus a single bed on an upper level and each with their own private doorway access to grounds. All bedrooms lead to the substantial living area, dining room and chef style kitchen, all heated by way of a French imported wrought iron fireplace.
Two bathrooms, a separate toilet and mudroom / beach changeroom, completes the main accommodation.
Make money, move in or both
Currently marketed as a short stay retreat, ‘Wirrega’ is a popular destination for families, couples, social groups and tourists seeking comfortable accommodation along South Gippsland’s coastline.
Easy to book and pay via the ‘Wirrega’ website, the property generates consistent income from short and medium term stays. Booked most weekends and extremely popular across school holiday periods, weekend tariffs start from $2650, full week bookings from $3600.
‘Wirrega’s’ booking system provides the current owners with the ability to block out periods for personal use.
To view the ‘Wirrega’ booking portal please visit https://www.wirrega.com.au
The grounds
Surrounded by natural coastal flora and fauna, there’s plenty to explore across the property and beyond into Cape Liptrap Coastal Park and Maitland Beach (Waratah Bay).
The property features several secluded short-stay sites suitable for camping or caravan sites.
A semi-completed beach bungalow at the front of the property has potential for secondary accommodation (STCA) and is currently utilised as a convenient beach shack for storage. The south-easterly view from the beach bungalows newly restored observation deck, across Waratah Bay to Wilson’s Promontory is something special to behold.
Location
• Chadstone Shopping Centre - 172km*, 2hr 16min*
• Inverloch - 47km*, 41min*
• Sandy Point - 32km*, 32min*
• Wilson’s Promontory National Park - 74km*, 1hr 11min*
*approx
Sale by Deadline closing Wednesday, April 12, at 4:00pm.
Inspections by appointment only.
Contact Fiona McMahon-Hughes 0417 743 355 or Jason Hellyer 0403 043 571.
