The White House
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‘The White House’ – Ocean Grove:
Watch the ships pass by from the living areas and balcony of this amazing house in Ocean Grove.
Stunning 180 degree view from Point Lonsdale to the Bluff at Barwon Heads.
Just a short stroll (2 blocks) takes you to the beach! Situated in 'The Terrace' the house is also an easy walk to the main shopping centre and restaurants.
Year round you can enjoy the sun on the large elevated balcony whilst watching the surf, having a barbeque or just taking in the magnificent views. In the chilly months you can be cosy by the open fire (wood provided) watch a DVD or play a boardgame (provided).
‘The White House’ is a two storey home with 4 extra large bedrooms downstairs and two living areas upstairs to capture the views. It has 2 bathrooms plus toilet/vanity upstairs – the main includes a spa bath and there is an en-suite off the main bedroom, laundry, open fire place, air conditioning, plenty of space to park cars /boat with a double garage, and table tennis also!
Bedding configuration:
Main bedroom - 1 queen bed.
2nd bed - 1 queen bed.
3rd bed - 1 queen bed, 1 single bed.
4th bed - 1 queen bed, 3 singles.
2 single mattresses provided extra (if required).
Own linen required or linen available at a cost of $10 per person per booking.
Small pet allowed.
Ocean Grove is less than an hour and a half’s drive from Melbourne. The main attraction is the surf beach – it is patrolled during summer and is one of the most popular in the area. You can learn to surf if you like and there is plenty of space on the beach for a game of cricket etc.
Just down the road is Barwon Heads with the well known historic bridge from ‘Seachange’. Barwon Heads offers an alternative place for the kids to swim and also has a boat ramp and access to the ocean to do some fishing.
There are two separate shopping centres in Ocean Grove to satisfy all your needs. Shops include Coles supermarkets, clothing, surf, gifts, pharmacies, bakeries, butchers, green grocers, fish 'n chips, hardware, manchester, shoes, toys, bikes, jewellers, hairdressers, newsagent, bottle shops, post office and banks. There are also dental and medical centres, fitness clubs, beauty salons, chiropractor, massage, plus real-estate and travel agents.
You are also not far from the big surf shops and factory outlets at Torquay.
Good surfing spots are in close proximity for the keen surfer including Ocean Grove main beach, K.N's, Raffs and 13th Beach.
There is a great choice of local restaurants including ‘The Dunes’ at the main surf beach with views to Barwon Heads Bluff and Point Lonsdale’s lighthouse; watch the ships go through to Port Phillip Bay. They serve meals from hearty breakfasts to delicious lunches and dinners. Also try ‘Thai MeKong’, ‘13 Steps’, ‘Nectar Bar’, ‘7th Wave’, Pizza, Pasta etc – most are an easy walk from ‘The White House’ ….and the Coffee shops just up the road are wonderful…..
Also try historic ‘Oakdene’, an early 1900's country home transformed into a top class restaurant. Also good for a relaxing meal is ‘The Heads’ Restaurant at Barwon Heads pier!
For the keen golfer the Bellarine Peninsula offers many fine courses (most within 10 to 15 mins drive of the house) including:
. 13th Beach (Nick Faldo design)
. Barwon Heads
. Queenscliff - on Swan Island
. Point Lonsdale
. Curlewis.
Sightseeing:
. Begola Wetlands - variety of waterbirds – you can see this from your lounge room window!
. Bluff Lookout - spectacular views over Barwon Heads
. Ocean Grove Nature Reserve and other Parklands - native bushland, koalas and butterflies
. Lake Connewarre - haven for waterbirds
. Horse rides and lessons available at Koombahla Park Equestrian Centre.
Ocean Grove is convenient to the famous ‘Great Ocean Road’ with its spectacular scenery!
It’s also a 10 minute drive to historic Queenscliff – visit the Maritime Museum, Bellarine Peninsula Railway, Queenscliff Fort and Dolphin and Seal Swim Tours. You are also not far from some top class wineries….
Come and enjoy your holiday at 'The White House' in Ocean Grove.
To make a reservation or enquiry, please complete the form below.