Palmers Hill -a rambling gem by the beach

A rustic, charming and character filled house, built in 1927 as the original Balnarring farmhouse. Despite this old-world allure it has every modern convenience, from pool to table tennis pavilion to the best equipped kitchen and is the perfect destination for family groups, with three separate sleeping wings. The safe swimming beach is only metres away down a private path and the enormous verandah has spectacular views of Westernport Bay and Balnarring Beach. The hub of the house, the kitchen is a large farm style with granite benchtops and the latest appliances, including a Nespresso machine. Palmers Hill has hydronic heating in all rooms, airconditioning in the upstairs area and fans in the lower rooms. There are large fire places in the lounge and dining rooms. The swimming pool is solar heated and 1.8m to 1m in depth, with a shade sail in summer. Alongside the pool is a large grass strip perfect for cricket and soccer games. The house has its own private path to the beach. The beach is very safe and ideal for young children. 300 metres around the corner, Merricks offers good surfing and Point Leo (10 min drive) is rated the safest of the top ten surf beaches in Victoria. Balnarring Beach has won the "cleanest beach" in Victoria many times. It has a combination of rocks (ideal for fish and snorkelling) and safe swimming. Western Port Bay is a large tidal bay in southern Victoria, opening into Bass Strait. It is the second largest bay in Victoria. Palmers Hill is the perfect location for family gatherings. It is not appropriate for parties and we do not accept bookings for weddings, parties, schoolies, etc. All guests are asked to be considerate of our neighbours and noise and music must be kept to a minimum in the evening. Please note that The Mornington Peninsula Shire has a new Code of Conduct for short stay rentals. This includes a ban on aggressive behaviour, which includes yelling screaming, arguing, cheering, etc. In addition to this all cars at the property must stay within the property boundary. Outdoor areas including swimming pools, spas, outdoor decking and balconies are not to be used between 11.00 pm to 7.00 am. These guidelines are enforced and neighbours have a hotline to call with complaints. For more information please refer to the Mornington Peninsula Shire website under Short Stay Rental Accommodation. Please note that we can not accommodate pets. We provide quilts and pillows and pillowcases, but not sheets or towels. If you would like to rent please contact Baylinen Dromana Beds are provided with doonas and pillows but guests will need to bring their own sheets and towels. Please note that The Mornington Peninsula Shire has a new Code of Conduct for short stay rentals. This includes a ban on aggressive behaviour, which includes yelling screaming, arguing, cheering, etc. In addition to this all cars at the property must stay within the property boundary. Outdoor areas including swimming pools, spas, outdoor decking and balconies are not to be used between 11.00 pm to 7.00 am. These guidelines are enforced and neighbours have a hotline to call with complaints. For more information please refer to the Mornington Peninsula Shire website under Short Stay Rental Accommodation. This also means that the property is DEFINITELY not available for weddings or parties.