229 Blakeley Road

From the moment you enter the long sweeping driveway, be enthralled by the beauty of the park-like grounds, surrounding bush and bird songs in the distance singing sweetly. With just over 7 acres (approx) to roam, the three-bedroom period cottage offers a flexible floorspace providing multiple options. Perfect choice as the country escape or weekend retreat, this property has easy access to and from the Calder Freeway and is only a 7-minute drive into Castlemaine. With views from every window of the surrounding landscape, the home features a country-style split-level kitchen/ dining with terracotta floor tiles, timber cabinets, a large walk-in pantry, a freestanding electric cooktop with an oven, and a dishwasher. A south-facing lounge/ snug provides an open fireplace with period timber surround, a cove ceiling with beam detail and exterior access to a patio with views of the dam and bushland. Separated by French doors, two rooms with period details work as additional living rooms/ formal dining or study. The home provides three bedrooms, the main with built-in robes, a second with a split level, and the third has the option as a north-facing living with double doors leading outside overlooking the grounds and tennis court. Servicing the home is a bathroom with a shower over spa bath, a toilet, a vanity and a boot room with laundry featuring an additional toilet and external access. Details include town water, underground power and two water tanks. The grounds include a carport, a workshop and an adjoining studio with a solid wood heater. Established ornamental trees, sweeping lawns, and a large dam with a bush backdrop create a park-like feel, with a tennis court with faux grass and stone walling creating the perfect spot for a Pimms after the game. Complete with original character and park-like grounds creating a very English charm, and with only the songs of the birds in the background, you will feel at peace immediately. The perfect country retreat awaits you.