895 Derril Rd, Moorooduc, has trotted onto the market amid high interest from buyers hoping to take the reins.
Horse enthusiasts are racing to take the reins of a Moorooduc home and prominent horse stud.
From its limestone main house with a pool and tennis court to the manicured gardens that surround the home and its attendant stud farm, 895 Derril Rd is a thoroughbred offering.
Homes & Acreage director Penny Varco said the property was currently run as Princeton Stud, and had an ongoing connection with trainer Robbie Griffiths.
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Some of the more notable horses to come from the property include Newmarket Handicap winner The Quarterback and celebrated mount Divine Quality.
A corner block position means there is one entry to the property for the home and a “horse entrance as well”.
The main barn could easily be mistaken for a home.
Horses have comfortable digs inside the property, with soaring ceilings and rubber floors.
And human residents are also well accommodated.
Arriving at the residence, an entry foyer leads to a cosy lounge room with a fireplace. From here step through to a meals area set between a family room and the provincial-style kitchen with stone surfaces.
Skylights and north-facing windows bring in copious natural light that accentuates spacious dimensions.
The impressive equine property has a range of attractions set around the home.
And extensive fencing and shelters across the rest of the land.
A secluded pool.
“It has a new kitchen, bathrooms, carpet, lighting, it’s really had a complete overhaul,” Ms Verco said.
“And the way it’s positioned you can stand there and look out over the entire property.
“But it’s completely secluded and private — so no one can see the house from the road.”
A second living area and five bedrooms round out the floorplan.
The home’s open-plan living space is designed with aesthetics and natural light in mind.
A flat area next to one of the dams provides space to land a helicopter.
The stud part of the property showcases a range of shelter sheds and impressive barn with rubber floors and soaring ceilings “like you would see in Europe”.
In addition to two dams and extensive fencing, there is a stallion’s yard just in front of the barn.
Adding to the $8.5m-$9.35m property’s appeal is its rare 21.85ha size close to Mornington’s amenities.
“And you could land a helicopter on the property, near the dam,” Ms Verco said.
The property is impressively private, despite excellent views.
The main home is positioned to look down across the sloping property.
A number of interested parties have included buyers involved in Victorian racing.
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