Police are investigating the suspicious blaze at the unoccuppied home.

It is believed the premises was broken into and deliberately set alight completely destroying the roof cavity and partially destroying the remainder of the house.

A crime scene was established at the premises and examined by forensic officers while detectives from Barwon Local Area Command are continuing investigations into the blaze.

Police are appealing for anyone who saw any suspicious activity in the street during the early hours of the morning to contact police.

They are urging anyone with information about this incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page. Information you provide will be treated in the strictest of confidence.