19 Froomes Road

Private and elevated in a tranquil bush setting, just a 5-minute drive from Castlemaine, this one-bedroom stone home features a stunning contemporary eco-addition from award-winning Lifehouse Design. Positioned in the highly sought-after Botanic Gardens precinct, this property perfectly blends modern living with nature's beauty. Beautifully complementing its environment, this unique home features a spacious living room with crafted stone walls, a solid wood heater, gallery-style lighting, double doors to the front terrace with a wisteria-draped pergola, and an additional set of double doors opens to the 4.4m x 5.2m alfresco entertaining area, perfect for year-round entertaining. With a seamless transition, the striking Lifehouse Design addition beautifully contrasts the bunker-down warmth of the crafted stone home, with contemporary design fusing with nature and natural light. The north-facing kitchen and dining space features a stunning high-raked ceiling adorned with striking beams. Large double-glazed timber tilt-and-turn windows beautifully frame the landscape, and double doors lead out to a charming terrace, complete with a white wisteria pergola, perfect for al fresco dining. The chef-designed kitchen features an Esse wood fire cook stove, 900mm Smeg freestanding gas cooktop, an Ariston dishwasher, timber bench tops with plenty of storage, a split system and an island bench that provides additional storage with a commercial fridge. A generous walk-in pantry has shelving and a basin. The spacious bedroom features a stunning timber-clad ceiling with exposed beams, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. A ceiling fan and wall air conditioner ensure year-round comfort. External access to the covered alfresco area allows for seamless indoor-outdoor living with access to the internal courtyard, adding to the room's tranquil ambience. The Lifehouse-designed bathroom is a light-filled retreat with a generous walk-in shower, a timber built-in vanity, and a toilet. Large windows invite natural light, and the bathroom's access to the enclosed courtyard, which also connects to the garden, enhances its airy feel. With views of the surrounding landscape, the 4000 sqm (approx) elevated private grounds have been designed and planted to encourage the Eltham Copper Butterfly. The predominately native garden with citrus and fruit trees includes quiet sitting areas, three water tanks for the garden, stone walling and a chook pen. The property has an A7 worm farm waste system (PT1800) for eco-friendly waste management. This property combines the tranquillity of bush living with easy access to all the conveniences of Castlemaine. Just a stroll to the beautiful Castlemaine Botanic Gardens, the thrive of the Mill Markets, and a short drive into central Castlemaine additional retail and amenities and the train service to Melbourne or Bendigo. This unique property seamlessly blends modern design with natural beauty, offering an idyllic lifestyle in a serene bush setting.