Wake to birdsong, wander the rambling cottage garden in the morning mist, throw open the French doors beneath the old maple tree and settle in beside the fire. Full of warmth, comfort and old-world charm, this beautiful cottage is the perfect place to slow down and immerse yourself in the magic of the rainforest surrounds.

Quietly part of the village, but tucked within a private garden, a huge old fig and giant loquat trees frame the front garden, while apples, lemons, hazelnuts and plums are scattered throughout the block. There are countless peaceful corners to sit, read, and simply listen to the birds.

The main house is warm, inviting and thoughtfully updated, featuring three double bedrooms with new woollen carpet, a charming bathroom with clawfoot bath, separate toilet, mudroom, laundry, and a fully equipped kitchen with modern features including induction cooking.

At the rear of the property, accessed via a second laneway, sits the sweetest separate cabin alongside a large shed — creating incredible flexibility for creative use, storage, or future possibilities.

Set on a generous 1214sqm block with dual access, the layout also offers exciting future subdivision potential (STCA), in a town where demand and popularity continue to grow rapidly.

Straight through the front gate are some of Australia’s premier mountain bike trails, while just a stone’s throw away the beautiful Barwon River winds beneath towering trees where koalas are regularly spotted — and if you’re lucky, perhaps even a platypus.

Forrest  is one of the Otways most special little towns — a peaceful rainforest community thriving on tourism as the gateway to the Great Otway National Park. Perfectly positioned in the heart of the Great Ocean Road hinterland, you’re within easy reach of some of Victoria’s most beautiful beaches, waterfalls and coastal towns.