A settler of the fertile Bellarine region, Captain Langdon and his wife Ellenore tenure at the originally named “Ellenvale” was short lived, and in 1862 Charles Ibbotson, one of the founders of Dalgetys, took over the deeds.

In 1994 today’s owners, the Browne family, of Scotchmans Hill winery bought Spray Farm and embarked on an extensive restoration project.

Celebrated Australian landscape gardener Paul Bangay was employed to regenerate what is now an immaculate old-English-style garden.

The grand homestead of Spray Farm, as imposing now as it was in 1851, is of enormous architectural interest.

Constructed over a single level, everything is on a grand scale; amongst the 11 principal rooms everything is based on a symmetrical plan around a central hall and vestibule of striking dimensions.

Original internal features include giant wooden doors, bluestone foundations, cobblestones, wine cellar dungeon, and grand marble fire places.

The main house has striking stone steps leading up to the front entrance, above which stands the memorable roof design which has always been the visual symbol of the estate.

In recent years entertainers have been drawn to its stunning vista.

When iconic singers Lionel Ritchie and Joe Cocker toured, it was the amphitheatres of Spray Farm that held their concerts.

Modern additions include ducted heating and cooling and state of the art office and administrative centre for Scotchmans Hill winery.

Real estate agent Ian Friend describes the property on 59.47 hectares, as a “majestic property.”

Spray Farm is 20 minutes drive from Geelong on the northern edge of the Bellarine Peninsular.

R.T Edgar is quoting $8 million plus.

Contact: Ian Friend, R.T Edgar Bellarine Pty Ltd, 0414581811