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Hard to beat

Once you see it, you’ll understand why Helgstrand at Turnberry, a spectacular Scotchmans Road property in Drysdale, VIC, is one that’s hard to beat.

This magnificent property, the Australian home of world renowned Helgstrand Dressage, has stunningly clear water and Melbourne skyline views.

Combining horses and lifestyle with a sound investment opportunity, Helgstrand at Turnberry stands on the much sought-after Bellarine Peninsula, within walking distance to major wineries and just 25 minutes to Geelong, 10 minutes to Drysdale, and under 10 minutes to Portarlington with its ferry service to Melbourne's Docklands.

The exclusive Scotchmans Road address offers sealed road frontage. The property itself is strikingly introduced through remote control gates and a tree lined private driveway leading to an imposing granite stone residence of unsurpassed luxury and sophistication. The formal and informal living areas, library, sitting room, and four generously proportioned bedrooms, two with ensuites, are striking in every respect. There’s also an office with a delightful courtyard outlook, and a separate selfcontained apartment. The well-appointed kitchen has marble benches, dishwasher, a walk-in pantry and gas cooking.

security system, expansive under floor cellar, solar power (in addition to the mains) and a superb heated in-ground salt water pool with spa. Domestic water is supplied from the mains and 280,000 litre freshwater tanks.

The property’s equestrian facilities are world class. The indoor arena boasts a Martin Collins (UK) surface, a Buchholz (Germany) overhead computerised irrigation system, and a luxurious viewing area with kitchen and staff accommodation. Other features include 13 stables, an enclosed maple tree courtyard with fountain, a five bay shed complex, round yard, working area and a breeding crush.

The property is laid out with laneways to three large and 10 smaller paddocks, all with rich black soil and improved pastures. Post and rail fencing is throughout, and two spring fed dams and bore water ensure an ample water supply.

Contact Andrew Rice of Charles Stewart & Co on 0457 105 500.

FACING PAGE: The imposing granite stone residence offers unsurpassed luxury and elegance. TOP: Thirteen stables enclose a maple tree courtyard with fountain. LEFT: The spacious stables are light, airy, and very well equipped. RIGHT: The formal and informal living areas are striking in every respect.