Round the Twist creator Paul Jennings’ Warrnambool country retreat is listed for $1.2million
Round the Twist creator Paul Jennings’ Warrnambool country retreat is on the market for $1.2 million
A beautiful rural retreat that was once the home of celebrated Australian author Paul Jennings has hit the market with a price list of $1.1 million – $1.2 million.
Located in Warrnambool on the Victorian coast, 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 favorite children’s television series Round the Twist.
The best-selling author extensively renovated the house while working and living there between 1992 and 2001 Herald Sun.
Built in the Victorian era, the cozy charmer retains many of its original period features, including 4-metre ceilings, French doors, ceiling roses, lead lighting and sandstone-covered fireplaces.
A beautiful rural retreat that was once the home of celebrated Australian author Paul Jennings has hit the market with a price guide of $1.1 million – $1.2 million
Jennings, 80 – pictured – lived in the sprawling home when he wrote some of the stories that later became the basis for favorite children’s television series Round the Twist
Located in Warrnambool on the Victorian coast, 276km from Melbourne, the two-storey cottage features five bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Highlights include a formal dining room and spacious separate lounge, while the master bedroom has a lavish fireplace.
The large kitchen is connected to a second living room and features a breakfast island for the whole family and plenty of couch space.
Meanwhile, each of the second floor bedrooms offers beautiful views of the surrounding countryside.
There is also a sculpted garden and a beautiful wrap-around veranda.
Born in England, Jennings moved to Australia with his younger sister and parents at the age of six.
He published his first novel, Unreal, at the age of 37 and went on to write 70 books.
It comes after the Lighthouse property made famous by the beloved 1990s children’s television series Round the Twist – based on Jennings stories – went on sale with a guide of $3.2 million-$3.5 million.
Perched on the edge of a cliff at Aireys Inlet, Victoria, 122km from Melbourne, the three-bedroom, one-bathroom house offers stunning coastal views.
The cozy charmer retains many of its original period features including 4 meter high ceilings, French doors, ceiling roses, lead lighting and sandstone covered fireplaces
In the photo: The large kitchen is connected to a second living room and features a breakfast island for the whole family and plenty of sofa space
Many fans of Round the Twist will immediately recognize the iconic Split Point Lighthouse, which sits next to the main building.
Round the Twist recently attracted a whole new legion of fans when it started streaming on Netflix in 2021.
The beloved children’s show is set in the fictional Port Naranda and focuses on the Twist family and their supernatural adventures.
The cast included Richard Moir, who originated the character of lovable single dad Tony Twist, a role later taken over by Andrew S. Gilbert.