"How's the serenity?" A Bonnie Doon holiday home straight out of 'The Castle' is up for grabs
And while it's not the actual Bonnie Doon holiday house, it could easily pass for it.
This classic home is located on a quiet cul-de-sac, just across from Lake Eildon and the real Kerrigan holiday house, where The Castle was filmed.
Although you can't buy The Castle holiday house, it is currently listed on AirBn'B as a rental so you can live like a Kerrigan and enjoy the smell of two stroke while burning some bangers on the BBQ.
The AirBnB even features Tracy's Hairdressing TAFE certificate hanging on the wall and Coco the greyhound's dog kennel in the backyard!
11 Nanda Court is quite a bit more upscale and features two bedrooms, a complete renovation and a verandah with lakeside views.
You'll want to sit outside and contemplate "how's the serenity?" while the mozzie zapper burns in the background.
The asking price for Number 11 is $890,000 and it last sold for $61,000 in 1985, about 12 years before The Castle hit cinemas.
While it might not come with a set of jousting sticks, it does come with a whole lot of magic.
Lake Eildon's just across the road if you're into fishing or boating, and Mt Buller's about an hour away if you'd rather hit the snow.
Whether you're in it for the nostalgia, the fresh air, or just want to tell your mates: "It's not a house... it's a home", this one's worth a look.
As Dale Kerrigan once said while speeding along Lake Eildon in the family boat: "Dad reckons the faster you go, the more you see."
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