36 Lawrence Street

Set back on a generous 1600sqm, framed by established trees and untouched by time, this is a home for the mid-century design lover. The floorplan features north-facing formal living/ dining or a potential fourth bedroom, leading to a second living with an original stone and terrazzo fireplace and timber feature wall and a dining area with sliding doors leading out to a patio overlooking the garden. Highlighted by its retro cabinetry, tiled benchtops, and an original 1970s National Computermatic dishwasher, the kitchen overlooks the back garden and features a freestanding electric oven and cooktop. A central hall leads to three bedrooms with built-in robes and cabinetry, a family bathroom with a bath and a shower, and a separate toilet with external access with an additional basin obscured by a glass feature wall. Storage and a large laundry complete the floorplan. Original design features throughout the house include linoleum and hardwood flooring, and updates include a split system and a ceiling fan. A noteworthy design feature is its recognition as a Gold Medallion Home by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria, an incentive for households in the 1960s to install electric rather than gas appliances in new homes. Externally the generous allotment features a covered rear patio that provides entertainment space, a double secure garage with concrete floor, single carport and power with an attached workshop, two large water tanks and established trees, both ornamental and fruiting. Located within walking distance into the centre of Castlemaine, a short drive to schools, along with uninterrupted views of Mount Alexander, this home is pure mid-century gold.