10/10 Excellent
Tanya B.
4 Jan 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Escape
Tanya B.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2020
Entire home
Mawarra Manor - heritage listed mansion & garden
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8450 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Sherbrooke, VIC
- Dandenongs1 min walk
- Woods Sherbrooke3 min walk
- Melbourne Belgrave Station5 min drive
- Moorabbin, VIC (MBW)43 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area
About this property
Mawarra Manor - heritage listed mansion & garden
Mawarra Manor, heritage listed and built in 1932, is set on 3 acres and sleeps 8 in 4 exquisite bedrooms. The garden is recognised as the most famous surviving example by renowned garden designer Edna Walling.
Whilst both house and garden have undergone extensive restoration and modernisation.
The Manor incorporates all traditional formal and informal rooms as one would expect in a home of this era, including billiards room and indoor swimming pool and sauna.
The garden offers a pedigree like no other, the centrepiece being the sweeping stone staircase leading to the stunning octagonal reflecting pond at the bottom of the property, described by Edna as "a symphony of steps and beautiful trees".
Beautiful vistas and rare plantings reflect the love that has been lavished on Mawarra over the years with many beautiful paths traversing the grounds. Wander through and find the lawn tennis court, a cottage garden and a model Tudor village.
You'll discover, discreetly tucked within the grounds, Edna Walling Cottage. Built in 1936 and based on Princess Elizabeth and Margaret's life-sized dolls house, the cottage is fully self-contained and is separately available through its own VRBO listing.
Accommodates 8:
3 King size beds
1 Queen size bed
Whilst both house and garden have undergone extensive restoration and modernisation.
The Manor incorporates all traditional formal and informal rooms as one would expect in a home of this era, including billiards room and indoor swimming pool and sauna.
The garden offers a pedigree like no other, the centrepiece being the sweeping stone staircase leading to the stunning octagonal reflecting pond at the bottom of the property, described by Edna as "a symphony of steps and beautiful trees".
Beautiful vistas and rare plantings reflect the love that has been lavished on Mawarra over the years with many beautiful paths traversing the grounds. Wander through and find the lawn tennis court, a cottage garden and a model Tudor village.
You'll discover, discreetly tucked within the grounds, Edna Walling Cottage. Built in 1936 and based on Princess Elizabeth and Margaret's life-sized dolls house, the cottage is fully self-contained and is separately available through its own VRBO listing.
Accommodates 8:
3 King size beds
1 Queen size bed
Property manager
Tee O'Neill
Languages
English
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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Kitchen
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Dryer
House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Melbourne
Located in Sherbrooke, a neighbourhood in Melbourne, this villa is in a rural area. Tree Fern Gully Track and Kokoda Trail Memorial Walk are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Dandenong Ranges National Park and Sassafras Creek Nature Conservation Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Cream at Sassafras and Puffing Billy Steam Train. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours, or seek out an adventure with horse riding, mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Sherbrooke, VIC
What's nearby
- Dandenong Ranges National Park - 4 min walk
- Sherbrooke Forest - 3 min drive
- Puffing Billy Steam Train - 5 min drive
- 1000 Steps Kokoda Walk - 10 min drive
- SkyHigh Mount Dandenong - 13 min drive
Getting around
Restaurants
- Prosperina Bakehouse - 3 min drive
- Micawber Tavern - 4 min drive
- The Patch Store - 4 min drive
- Killik Handcrafted Rum - 4 min drive
- Kallista Tearooms and Pantry - 14 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Vanessa D.
14 June 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Vanessa D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
10/10 Excellent
Kylie J.
5 Jan 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New Years retreat with friends
Kylie J.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
8/10 Good
Kate C.
13 Oct 2018
Tranquil Getaway in a Beautiful Setting
Kate C.
About the host
Hosted by Tee O'Neill
Languages:
English
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