Privately set behind an unassuming façade, this beautifully presented mid‑1960s home reveals itself as a thoughtfully transformed residence, where a considered contemporary rear addition enhances both liveability and connection to its exceptional garden setting. Light‑filled and quietly sustainable, it is a home where character and comfort align with surprising ease.
The original home retains its mid‑century integrity through period steel windows, solid wood heaters and a striking Castlemaine slate chimney surround, grounding the home in warmth and authenticity. In contrast, the modern extension unfolds seamlessly to the rear, opening to landscaped gardens and outdoor living spaces. Here, a generous north‑facing open‑plan living, kitchen and dining zone is framed by leafy outlooks and sliding doors to a substantial deck. A high raked ceiling, oversized ceiling fan and solid wood heater create a sense of volume and comfort, complemented by split‑system heating and cooling, evaporative ducted cooling and external blinds for year‑round climate control.
The kitchen is superbly appointed with Miele appliances, including a gas cooktop, undermount oven and dishwasher, paired with timber and stone benchtops and a central island bench designed for casual dining and connection. The adjoining dining space opens to a private courtyard deck, softened by a lush fernery that provides privacy and year‑round greenery, and features an outdoor shower, an ideal retreat in the warmer months.
Accommodation is flexible and thoughtfully arranged. A front‑facing room functions equally well as a living space or bedroom, featuring built‑in storage and a solid wood heater inset into a Castlemaine slate surround. Two additional bedrooms provide comfortable accommodation, one with built‑in robes, while the remaining spaces adapt easily as guest rooms, children's rooms or home offices. The contemporary bathroom is quietly luxurious, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, a walk-in shower, a back-to-wall bath, a vanity, and a toilet. A second separate toilet and European‑style laundry add everyday practicality, while under‑house storage further enhances functionality.
Outdoors, the property truly distinguishes itself. The fully fenced and beautifully established rear garden is private, generous, and richly layered, featuring mature trees, fruit trees, raised vegetable gardens, a greenhouse, a garden shed, and a substantial second shed/workshop ideal for creative projects, storage, or a home enterprise. Meandering pathways and a series of quiet sitting areas are framed by elegant stone walling, creating a garden designed to be lived in and loved through every season.
Sustainability and efficiency are integral to the home's design. The newer section features double glazing, the home is highly insulated with underfloor, wall and ceiling insulation, and an integrated solar system supports lower energy costs and year‑round comfort.
Positioned within easy walking distance to Castlemaine Train Station for direct access to Melbourne or Bendigo, as well as the Mill precinct, Botanic Gardens, schools and central Castlemaine's cafes and retail, this is a home that balances privacy with connection.
A residence that reveals itself gently, rewards deeply, and invites you to stay.
