44 Merricks Road
Merricks

Idyllically positioned in the heart of the Mornington Peninsula’s world-class wine country, this 10-acre Merricks property presents a rare opportunity to take custodianship of a well-established, pinot noir vineyard and its architecturally renovated ‘modernist-meets-rustic’ three-bedroom residence/cellar door, whilst also offering the advantage of land tax exemptions.

Currently under lease until 2027, the five acres under vine are planted in two sections divided by a meandering creek and a paperbark forest. Overlooking the picturesque rows of vines, the residence/cellar door has been architect designed for functionality and adaptability as either a commercially viable hospitality space, or a stylish, spacious family home. Inspired by mid-century modern design, a hand stacked dry stone wall surrounds an open fireplace and wood stack alcove above a polished concrete plinth, while two walls of bi-folding timber-framed doors open fully to the expansive undercover deck area that seems to float above the vines. Ironbark flooring enhances the rustic vibe, and another wood fire heater assures a cosy ambience in colder months. The central kitchen, adds a commercial/industrial element with stainless steel benchtops, and an impressive Rosieres ‘Paul Bocuse’ double-oven range with gas cooktop, and there is a servery window that opens to the bar-area of the side alfresco deck, designed for undercover all-season entertaining with two wood fire heaters, café blinds, and a powder room. On the lower level, there is also a large home/office, the main bedroom with access to the deck, and a second living area with kitchenette, bathroom, deck access and a storage room. Upstairs are another two bedrooms, each with split system heating/cooling and one with a Velux attic window.

Additional features include a Euro laundry, a converted shipping container studio with heating/cooling, rooftop solar panels, and a range of outbuildings including a large auto-door machinery shed/garage that is currently fully set up for commercial winemaking (the sale of all vineyard and winery equipment to be negotiated separately). The winery and residence/cellar door are licenced under a Producer's licence which can be transferred to the new owner - subject to conditions. There is also a series of rain water tanks, a dam, and the property holds a water pumping licence.

Outstandingly located, approximately an hour from Melbourne and just minutes to Merricks, Balnarring and Point Leo beaches, and a choice of world-class vineyards and restaurants. For families, the school bus stop, for pick up and drop off to the Peninsula’s leading schools, including Woodleigh, Peninsula Grammar, Padua College and Balcombe Grammar is just a few minutes away.