RARE AND MAJESTIC VICTORIAN ERA ESTATE

VIEWING BY PRIVATE APPOINTMENT ONLY<br/>Presenting one of the few remaining late-Victorian estates anywhere in Australia, so magnificently restored, updated and located and available to now acquire.<br/>The Priory is an exclusive C1891 property situated on Western Australia's stunning south coast and is a veritable jewel in the crown.<br/>It takes pride of place on the slopes of beautiful Mount Clarence bathed in morning sunlight just a short stroll from schools and Albany's CBD, and drive to scenic Middleton Beach. <br/>The majestic home and former school hostel, restaurant and Bed & Breakfast is set in magnificent formal grounds bounding the tranquil Mount Clarence reserve.<br/>Embrace the sweeping range, hinterland and cityscape bush vistas and all in a location so very close to central Albany.<br/>In architectural circles, the era in which this property was established is considered the "most hyper-stylised and decorative".<br/>Extraordinary features include sweeping verandahs, grand vestibules, billiard room, palatial drawing rooms and dining, and an elegant manager's quarters and sunroom.<br/>Marvel at the original intricate and decorative plasterwork and gold leaf painting effects, and solid original timber floors and doors, grand marble fireplaces and more.<br/>Other key elements in the design include multiple renovated bathrooms modelled on the Victorian theme. These include a separate men's and women's bathroom wing, which serviced the restaurant and function capabilities.<br/>The residence also reveals an expansive, fully-equipped stainless steel commercial kitchen with walk in cool room capable of catering to a unique restaurant experience. There is also garaging and workshop space, a separate large format laundry and a groundkeepers maintenance room..<br/>For the current owners, it has been a labour of love to meticulously restore and update the home and gardens and ensure the property remains in keeping with the period.<br/>They have created a lasting legacy for future owners to treasure and potentially share with the public, making it an ideal hospitality destination or wedding venue or simply a beautiful personal residence of the highest order.<br/>For more detailed information or to arrange a private viewing please contact Darren Leslie on 0414 888 244 or Rhett Bull on 0408 264 309.