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Grand Ridge

$150 to $175 per night for a couple

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Owners: Tony & Linda Griggs

Address: 2625 Grand Ridge Road, Hallston VIC 3953

Tel: Please contact via email below

Email: griggsys@gmail.com

Property Setting: Located in the idyllic rural environment of the dramatic rolling hills and valleys of Gippsland's Strzelecki Ranges.

Hours/KMs from Melbourne: 2 hours / 150km (Melway map 612 V9, VicRoads map 97 B7)

Nearest main town: Leongatha (15 mins)


	If you are particular about your standard of accommodation and desire somewhere that combines a special feel with mesmerising views from inside and out, then Grand Ridge has it all. And you'll be pleasantly surprised by the rates. Right on the tourist designated Grand Ridge Road, the view from the house is equal to if not better than anywhere on the scenic route. From Leongatha it's an easy 15-minute drive through the rolling green hills of South Gippsland to this wonderfully tranquil setting. Grand Ridge - peaceful, private and all yours for the duration of your stay.

Property Description:
The 20-acre property occupies a steep north-facing slope, where two beautiful valleys converge. Pastures, dotted with trees and grazing cattle, carpet the natural contours of the landscape - its folds, hollows and ridges. A tree lined drive descends from Grand Ridge Road, part way down the property to a levelled terrace where the house is sited in a grove of floriferous native plants, where delightful birds flit in and out.

Along the front of the house is a ground level verandah with sliding glass doors and full length windows from the living area and the main bedroom. The breathtaking panorama begins at day break as the sunrises at one end of the eastern valley and finishes with the setting sun at the end of the western valley. From the bedroom, the fireside lounge, the dining table, even the kitchen, each spot offers its own slightly different angle of view, or go right to the edge of the lawn for the ‘Imax’ version.

The cream, timber house has an unusual architect design that employs some interesting solar efficiencies inspired by the northerly aspect. The steep pitch of the main roof spans across the verandah and the living room. A large transparent section conveys the winter sunlight, through second tier windows, into the middle of the house. As for the interior aesthetics, the soaring ceiling, with exposed trusses, adds a spatial quality that balances the otherwise cosy floorplan. The soft grey colour scheme is complemented by exposed, pale timber elements in the roof trusses, ceiling and feature wall panelling at either end of the living room. An enclosed wood fire sits in its own alcove, which, together with 100% woollen carpets, will keep wintry weather at bay.

Special Features:
Grand Ridge is located on Grand Ridge Road, the region's spectacular scenic touring route. From the front gate you can explore in both directions by car, bicycle or on foot. The property's own 20 acres can also be explored on foot.
Mount Worth State Park and Mossvale Park, with its mature English trees and gardens, are short drive from Grand Ridge.

Number of Rooms: 2 bedrooms

Maximum number of Guests: 4

Bathroom Facilities: One bathroom

Suitable for Children: No. Reserved for adults only

Disabled access: No steps or stairs

Smoking restrictions: No smoking inside

Guest Pets Allowed: No

Check In/Out: In 2pm / Out 10am. (later departures may be available by arrangement)

Description of Rooms/Units:

The house has two bedrooms each with a queen size bed. The bathroom and toilet are separate. The bathroom has a long vanity bench and a roomy shower, as well as laundry facilities with a door to the rear verandah. All linen is provided.

The living area is open plan, incorporating the kitchen. There is a large, round, glass- topped dining table with six very comfortable rattan chairs. The leather lounge suite consists of a three-seater couch and two arm chairs gathered round the fire and television with the view ever prominent through the glass sliding door. Extra wood can be passed in through a convenient trap door next to the fire. Ample firewood is provided. Other equipment includes DVD, CD and VHS players, plus excellent reception of all Melbourne television stations. To preserve the pristine carpet guests are asked to leave their shoes at the door.

The kitchen is equipped with an electric cooktop, fridge, dishwasher and a large bench top microwave/convection oven. Electric jug, coffee plunger, a wide range of cooking utensils including a set of sharp knives, scales, pots and pans, plenty of glassware, crockery and cutlery can all be found in the kitchen cupboards.

There is a choice of three barbecues; an undercover gas barbecue, a traditional Weber (BYO heat beads please) and a permanent wood barbecue, built of stone, with two fixed garden benches to sit and enjoy the view and the ambience of an outdoor fire.

Breakfast: Self cater. (Note: many guests recommend the weekend breakfast or lunch at nearby Carrelly, a 15-minute drive, or Henrietta's in Leongatha, also 15 minutes)

Dining Options: Bring your own provisions to make dinner in the well equipped kitchen and enjoy the view at dusk. Leongatha and Mirboo North each have a few modest country town options for dinner.

Guest BBQ Facilities: Yes

Please confirm tariff with hosts prior to reservation.

Tariff:
Midweek: $150 per night for a couple.
Weekends, Public Holidays & School Holidays: $175 per night for a couple.
Extra persons $35 each per night (up to a maximum of 4 occupants).
Weekly: $950 for 6 nights, stay the 7th night free.
Negotiable rates for longer stays.

Minimum Stay: Two nights at most times. (Outside peak times, single night stays may be available with a $40 surcharge)

Deposit: To secure a booking, full payment is required within 5 business days from the booking request

Cancellation Terms: No refunds given. In special circumstances, at the owners' discretion, bookings may be transferred to alternative available dates.

Credit Cards Accepted: Sorry, no credit card facilities. Payment by direct bank transfer or by certified bank cheque.

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