A gorgeous rural retreat which was once the home of celebrated Australian author Paul Jennings has hit the market with a price guide of $1.1million – $1.2million.
Located in Warrnambool on the Victorian coastline 276km west of Melbourne, the classic two-storey cottage features five bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Jennings, 80, lived in the sprawling home when he wrote some of the stories that later became the basis for the fan favourite children’s TV series Round the Twist.
The bestselling writer heavily renovated the home while working and living there between 1992-2001 reports the Herald Sun.
Built in the Victorian era, the cosy charmer boasts many of its original period features, including 13-foot (4m) ceilings, French doors, ceiling roses, lead lighting and sandstone mantled fireplaces.
A gorgeous rural retreat which was once the home of celebrated Australian author Paul Jennings has hit the market with a price guide of $1.1million – $1.2million
Jennings, 80 – pictured – lived in the sprawling home when he wrote some of the stories that later became the basis for the fan favourite children’s TV series Round the Twist
Located in Warrnambool on the Victorian coastline 276km from Melbourne, the two-storey cottage features five-bedrooms and two-bathrooms
Highlights include a formal dining room, and a spacious separate lounge, while the master bedroom hosts a lavish open fireplace.
The large kitchen, meanwhile, links to a second lounge room and boasts a family size breakfast island and plenty of bench space.
Meanwhile, each of the bedrooms on the second floor boast beautiful views of the surrounding countryside.
There’s also a sculptured garden and a lovely wrap around verandah.
Jennings, who was born in England, moved to Australia at the age of six with his younger sister and parents.
He published his first novel, Unreal, at 37 and went on to write 70 books.
It comes after the Lighthouse property made famous by the beloved 90s children’s TV series Round the Twist – based on Jennings stories – went on sale with guide of $3.2million-$3.5million.
Perched on the edge of a cliff at Aireys Inlet, Victoria, 122kms from Melbourne, the three-bedroom, one-bathroom home boasts stunning coastal views.
The cosy charmer boasts many of its original period features, including 13-foot (4m) ceilings, French doors, ceiling roses, lead lighting and sandstone mantled fireplaces
Pictured: The large kitchen links to a second lounge room and boasts a family size breakfast island and plenty of bench space
Many fans of Round the Twist will instantly recognise the iconic Split Point Lighthouse, which stands adjacent to the main house.
Round the Twist attracted a whole new legion of fans recently when it started streaming on Netflix in 2021.
Set in the fictional Port Naranda, the beloved children’s show centred on the Twist family and their supernatural adventures.
The cast included Richard Moir who originated the character of the lovable single father Tony Twist, a role later taken over by Andrew S Gilbert.
