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Large luxury home, with aviation asset, goes up for sale south-west of Melbourne

You don’t have to travel far out of Melbourne to own your very own 170+ year old luxury estate, complete with two runways. See the pictures.

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Ever wondered how the other half lives?

This is your chance to find out, with a large historic mansion up for sale about 44km southwest of Melbourne, complete with its own airfield.

The Mouyong Estate, located at 438 Edgars Rd in Little River, was built in 1853 by pioneer settler George Synnot.

In 1859, the land was purchased by Australian pastoralist Thomas Chirnside and his brother Andrew Chirnside, who was the was founder and president of the Wyndham Racing Club, and steward of the Geelong Racing Club.

Among the many buildings are the heritage-listed bluestone stables and a bluestone woolshed which was built in 1865.

The luxury home on the property includes four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a separate study and studio. Picture: realcommercial.com.au
The luxury home on the property includes four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a separate study and studio. Picture: realcommercial.com.au

The woolshed is one of only a few surviving bluestone woolsheds in the western district.

Mouyong currently operates as a farm both for grazing and crop production.

It’s described as the perfect opportunity for those in the farming and aviation industries or for people wanting to live in a private, residential area.

The aviation facility includes a 43m x 14m high clearance aircraft hangar enclosed machinery shed. Picture: realcommercial.com.au
The aviation facility includes a 43m x 14m high clearance aircraft hangar enclosed machinery shed. Picture: realcommercial.com.au

The luxury home on the property, renovated by Jackson Clements Burrows Architects, includes four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a separate study and studio.

In addition to the home, this unique 93.45 hectare property features a strategic landbank and a private aviation facility, including two runways and a large hangar.

The property is located at 438 Edgars Road in Little River which is just around the corner from Mouyong Road. Picture: realcommercial.com.au
The property is located at 438 Edgars Road in Little River which is just around the corner from Mouyong Road. Picture: realcommercial.com.au

The elegant luxury home also provides impressive views to the You Yangs.

Expressions of interest are now open and will close on Thursday November 24 at 4pm.

Originally published as Large luxury home, with aviation asset, goes up for sale south-west of Melbourne

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