41-99 Island Rd, Wallington, is selling via expressions of interest for $5.5m to $6.05m.

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An exclusive home and boutique vineyard with unrivalled views over Lake Connewarre reserve to Barwon Heads Bluff is on the market.

Private wetlands form part of the 15ha retreat that marks the descent from Wallington into Ocean Grove.

The lavish five-bedroom, three-bathroom home featuring reclaimed Dunkeld stone is expected to fetch $5.5m to $6.05m.

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You can even store homegrown Mulberry Hill wine in the secret cellar at 41-99 Island Rd, Wallington.

RT Edgar, Bellarine director Felix Hakins said the current owners managed the productive vineyard, planted out with tempranillo and chardonnay grapes, with help from local experts.

“It is a hobby for them but they have produced some beautiful vintages,” Mr Hakins said.

“They have a Geelong Show award-winning rose so it’s lovely.”

The elevated position overlooks the Lake Connewarre State Game Reserve and Barwon Heads Bluff.

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That’s what you call a room with a view.

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Stoneworks features in the living room.

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But he expects the 180-degree panorama to the south, taking in nearby Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, with Lake Connewarre and Torquay in the distance, to be the biggest drawcard for the expressions of interest campaign.

“The property has unbelievable views,” he said.

“The house itself is just an amazing, architect-inspired and it’s got five bedrooms.”

The changing landscape – devoid of man-made structures – has been one of the highlights for the vendors, who transformed an original home on the site more than a decade ago.

The swimming pool and spa are sheltered from the south-westerly winds.

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There’s even room with a piano in the spacious living zone.

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Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the vista from living spaces on both levels of the house and the main bedroom suite, while the kitchen overlooks a north-facing swimming pool and spa.

“We can sit here and see it raining over Torquay and we know the rain will arrive here within minutes,” they previously told the Geelong Advertiser.

“We can just watch it roll in. It’s quite magical. And the sunsets are unbelievable.”

The main open-plan living space is on the first floor and links to decks on both the north and south sides.

The view from the elevated property.

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The north-facing deck catches the sun.

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Another private deck adds to the sanctuary feel of the main bedroom suite.

Downstairs, there’s a games room with a bar and a feature open fireplace crafted from reclaimed Dunkeld stone and a flexible studio retreat.

A ‘secret’ door disguised by shelves leads to a wine cellar.

Expressions of interest close on April 2.