During Bendigo's mining boom of the late 1880s, two family homes were built where their owners made their fortunes, adjacent to the prolific Victoria Hill mine. These brick properties, numbers 79 and 81 Eaglehawk Road were a few privilege points above the majority of small timber miners' cottages that are still dotted all over Ironbark. The original owners are connected to the Ballerstedts family, and the lane behind the properties still carries the family name.
Originally both small two-bedroom cottages, their fates diverged. Number 79 was extended significantly into a five-bedroom home that functioned as a successful bed and breakfast business for many years, while number 81 retained its original shape. To this day they still share the original 1880s handmade red brick wall.
There are some foundations found under the current clothesline should you be hit with an archaeological urge after you become the new owner, plus let's not forget the original cellar to explore.
This charming home sits to the rear of a large 1012sqm block, which allows for a long and scenic walk up the front path, through the stunning established gardens. The property also has rear access via Ballerstedts lane, for additional off-street parking.
The property is now triple insulated after the addition of the new roof, and also comes with a rear bungalow that could be used as a third bedroom, studio or home office.
Unique and historic properties like this are don't come up very often, and don't last long, so contact Toby Gray on 0468 708 785 for more information or to arrange a private inspection.
