Great Ocean Road farm listed for just second time since 1879

A spectacular farm described as “arguably the best private property on the Great Ocean Road” has hit the market for just the second time since it was founded in 1879.From an isolated bark hut a day’s ride away from its nearest neighbour in Lorne, Eastern View Farm has played a pivotal part in the area’s history, serving as everything from a guesthouse, to a post office and telephone exchange.825 Great Ocean Road, Eastern View, has a prime position overlooking Fairhaven Beach.Today, it remains an extraordinary slice of paradise offering world-class views along the coast to the Split Point Lighthouse.RELATED: Homeowners sell off backyard for record priceGeelong’s best beach homesGeelong hotspots where demand is surging The property shares a boundary with the Great Otway National Park.The $9m to $9.9m price tag for the 50ha property at 825 Great Ocean Rd, Eastern View, includes a seven-bedroom, three-bathroom house, tennis court and extensive grounds.As well as a front-row position opposite the pristine 6km Fairhaven Beach, the working farm borders the Great Otway National Park.Great Ocean Properties, Aireys Inlet listing agent Marty Maher said the vendors built the first stage of the...