Enter the property via the Large Stone Pillars & Wrought iron gates down the long windy sealed driveway to your secluded peacefull getaway. Country Apartment situated right on the LAKES in the foothills of the beautiful Dandenong Ranges surrounded by state forests virgin bush. Established in 1904 on over 22 acres with old English gardens designed by the renown EDNA WALLING. Bushland, rolling lawns, lakes, massive tree ferns, bush walking tracks. Views to Melbourne CBD. Special surprise is when you see PLATYPUS in the lakes-bring your camera. This warm and cosy accommodation is fully self contained with everything Guests need for a wonderful and relaxing holiday. Ideal for a couple or single person seeking a secluded environment for a romantic break. The apartment has a Queensize bed and plus a private bathroom and kitchenette. Refreshing bathroom with walk-in shower & toilet. SELF CHECK IN---Check yourself in with the lockbox. It is set in a beautiful private garden setting and has a modern layout Large LCD TV, DVD and CD player, a huge range of movies to choose from or bring bring your own. Lounge and dining area, ensuite, ample off street parking, patio areas. BBQ plus much more. We also have another 2 similar apartments if you have friends that want to join you-please contact me to discuss. Relax in the games room overlooking the lakes and even enjoy a game of pool. Colourful parrots, cockatoos, kookaburras plus many tiny native birds feed outside the in the huge old fashioned gardens. Also ducks/ducklings, wallabies, deer, wombats, echidnas, rabbits and lots of other wildlife. LYREBIRDS….. Go for a walk along one of the many walk tracks in the Dandenong Ranges & see towering Mountain Ash and Messmate Stringybark trees, wide variety of ferns and other wet and damp forest vegetation. These areas boast the highest density of superb LYREBIRDS living together with wombats, samp wallaby, echidna, possums and powerful owls. Provisions for a continental Breakfast which include breads or croissants,cereals,milk, butter, jam and coffee and teas are available. Other breakfast & meal options are available-please enquire. Feature List- The Accommodation has the following amenities: Level area no steps Queen size Bed Baby Porta Cot on application Baby Chair on application Electric Blankets Fridge, Microwave, Toaster, Tea/coffee making facility Lounge Area Dining Area Radio Alarm Clock Hairdryer Large LCD flat screen TV, DVD Player + DVD's, CD Player + CD's, Books, Magazines and games Ample off street parking Large door opening on to patio area Lake / garden views Iron and Ironing Board Quality Linen and Towels supplied Games Room with Pool Table, Pinball machine etc Set on 22 acres of garden & bushland Views Tennis court, Basketball half court Adjoining Local Bush Walk tracks and Cycling Paths Smoking is permitted outside only Pets - NOT Allowed Local cafes, restaurants, bakery, takeaway foods, pubs, tavern just down the road at The Basin town centre The pure air of its altitude (250 m) is refreshing. The cool winds from the sea in summer and the winter mists and sometimes even snow adds to its health giving properties At every time of the year there are blossoms in the garden and the birds, parrots, lorikeets and kookaburras, as well as cockatoos. A large variety of ducks/ducklings and water birds, fish and platypus in the lakes Deer, wallabies and rabbits come close (and eat the roses). Echidnas and Wombats and other wild life frequent the property. Have a photo taken next to 'LEO' the Lion- 2 metre high BRONZE LION. Comforting to look at from the outside it is very cosy inside. Large feature entrance floods the living area with light. A games room is adjacent. Try a game of pool or pinball, other games available. Take your cup of coffee out to the covered front porch, feed the birds or have a picnic and look at the wildlife, lakes and gardens. Ideal for bush walking or bmx-lots of tracks in the adjoining state forest located at the rear gate. Cyclists enjoy the sealed road from The Basin to Olinda. Bush cyclists lots of bush tracks, unsealed roads. Features at a glance Glen Elborne Retreat is completely separate from the main property and fully self-contained with lake/city views, sprawling lawns and old gardens. Generous, stylish and spacious, it's the perfect get-away retreat. Restore yourself, knowing you can relax. Garden views from every window. Private veranda with table and chairs. Ample off street parking. BBQ Let us know if you'd like us to organise a range of other extra options for you-platters, picnic hampers, in-suite chocolate boxes or flowers. Minimum stay 1 night. LOCAL ATTRACTIONS:: Sky High Restaurant-Top of Mt Dandenong 360degree views Miss Marples Mt Dandenong Hotel Kokooda Trail & 1000 steps Silvan Dam William Ricketts Sanctuary Rhododendron Gardens Tesselaars Tulip Farm Puffing Billy Railway & The Great Train Race Dandenong Ranges National Park Many lovely wineries Macclesfield Trout Farm And lots more... The famous Como Gardens is just down the road-open on selected days: Award gardens & water features Vintage car collection Miniature railways Farm animals etc. There are many local nurseries including the famous Tesselaars Tulip Farm, Puffing Billy, Lilydale Lakes, William Rickets Sanctuary, Kuranga Native Nursery and Paperbark Café and Cloudehill Nursery with their new Diggers facility and Restaurant and Silvan Dam for family picnics and playground. Local Places to eat THE BASIN : Acorn on Forest – Very popular restaurant, with great meals day & night. Live music…………………… The Peacock Den-up market wine bar The Oaktree Tavern- Great pub feel with meals. Live music……………………… Thai Square Restaurant- A large range of Authentic Thai/Chinese foods…………. The Basin Bakery- popular freshly baked daily……………………………………. The Basin Fish n Chips- Fresh A wide range of all your popular items, Even try a Mars Bar in Batter!!! Local Places to eat close by ALCHESTER VILLAGE / BORONIA / FERNTREE GULLY The Basin, Melbourne, Victoria Australia Located just 31km east from the Melbourne less than an hours drive from the CBD & Tullamarine International Airport. The charming village of The Basin is a popular suburb with numerous things to see and do.After the significant early European settlements, the Basin emerged as a developed town with rapid economic growth. Today, the town is a beautiful tourist spot near the foothills of the Mount Dandenong Ranges. The Basin also forms the green wedges, with verdant grasslands and forested areas across the town. The Basin’s residential developments occurred after the English settlement and rapid rise in agricultural and industrial development. The Basin’s residential suburbs include various bushy parks, reserves and few nearby farmlands. With significant natural resources and rich soil, the Basin is an agriculturally rich suburb in Melbourne. The major economy is mainly from the agricultural farms, products and industries, with tourism also a good source of economy for the town. With a few minutes drive from the Dandenong Ranges National Park, the Basin is an easily accessible tranquil town boasting a serene setting for visitors.