Only 20 minutes from Lorne, set on an acre of land in the heart of Deans Marsh. This remarkable property is more than a home… it’s a sanctuary offering space to breathe, time to slow in a setting that inspires.
Just moments from neighbouring artisan villages, boutique wineries, and the Great Ocean Road,…this is an invitation to live beautifully within a vibrant and welcoming hinterland community.
Lawrence Cottage (c.1890) is a property of distinction. Steeped in history as the birthplace of celebrated soprano Marjorie Lawrence, it seamlessly blends heritage with a contemporary countryside lifestyle.
The original cottage and its private garden exude timeless charm, while a striking architectural studio — industrial yet refined — frame sweeping views across rolling hills and open skies. Together, they create a place of quiet elegance, where living spaces and landscape exist in perfect harmony.
Property features:
Studio:
-Architecturally curated… Fitzroy warehouse meets Tuscan romance
-Open-plan living with hinterland views framed by New York-style windows and French doors
-Polished concrete floors, wood fire burner, split system heating and cooling, ceiling fans
-Designer kitchen with gas cooking and dishwasher
-Two bedrooms open to a private Japanese garden
-Luxury bathroom with opulent bath opens to private garden
-Mezzanine level
-Full length north facing deck with alfresco dining to enjoy the rolling hills and open skies
-Eclectic separate laundry
-5kW solar system
Cottage:
-Historically significant 1890s cottage
-Character-filled with timber floors and feature fireplace
-Kitchen and meals area feature Rayburn stove
-Three bedrooms
-Split system heating and cooling
-Bathroom, laundry, rear porch and separate toilet
-Private garden and shed
Grounds:
-4,436sqm (1acre) allotment
-Rustic stone driveway and arched carport
-Restored school studio ideal for art or music
-Vast lawns with established ornamental and English trees
-Natural rock pond with native grasses and eco-filter
-Garden beds ideal for herb growing, multiple sheds
-Turbo Jet septic system
-Three water tanks 2 x 25,000L, 1 x 10,000L
Lifestyle:
-Lucrative secondary income
-Effortless entertaining Al fresco
-Relax by the natural rock pond
-Plenty of space for creative pursuits and gardening
-Ideal for intergenerational living
-Prime village location - Stroll to the Deans Marsh General Store for coffee and the community Hub for art workshops, community dinners and festivals (Music in the Marsh)
-Spectacular hinterland drive through the Otway forest to Lorne, 10 minute drive to Brae and the Birregurra Pub, 30 minute drive to the Forest Brewery and bike tracks
-Summer bus service between Birregurra and Lorne
Lawrence Cottage and the studio are more than just a residence—they are a chapter of Deans Marsh history, ready for their next custodian to live, create, and celebrate the art of country life.
We look forward to showing you through soon…
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