Sorrento 881 Melbourne Road

Built as his own residence by renowned local architect and stonemason George Morce, this significant heritage limestone period home offers a unique opportunity to secure a slice of Sorrento's rich history.

Beautifully restored to exacting standards, the cottage comprises a flexible layout of three bedrooms each with spa bathrooms, spacious lounge areas and Victorian open gas log fireplaces.

Throughout the residence the grandeur of the late 1800’s is showcased with classic original features including soaring ceilings, deep cornices, ornate ceiling roses, baltic floorboards and a tessellated tile front veranda. In the heart of the home a full hostess kitchen features a large island bench, central rangehood, limestone walls, terracotta flooring, and an original cast iron stove delivering a sense of authenticity, style and history.

Centrally located an easy 455m stroll to Sorrento Village and just 800m to the National Park, the property is set on approx. 702sqm surrounded by established bore-fed cottage style gardens. Previously operated as a successful B&B, the investment opportunity is obvious, as is the potential to convert a historical Sorrento address into a luxury family compound.

Features:

Land size – 702sqm (approx.) Located 455m to Sorrento Village and within easy walking distance to bay and ocean beaches, the National Park, Sorrento Hotel and the Car Ferry Significant heritage limestone period home built circa 1880 by renowned local architect and stonemason, George Morce Beautifully restored with classic original features such as soaring ceilings, deep cornices, ornate ceiling roses, baltic floorboards and a tessellated tile front veranda Flexible layout comprising 3 generous bedrooms (two with private access) each with spacious lounge areas and spa bathrooms Full hostess kitchen with large island bench, central rangehood and an original cast iron stove Split system heating/cooling and Victoria open gas log fireplaces in each bedroom Surrounded by established bore-fed cottage style gardens

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