Positioned in one of Kyneton's most tightly held inner-town locations, Morningside is a remarkable landmark residence of grand proportions. Properties of this calibre rarely come to market, offering a rare opportunity for the next custodian to secure one of the town's most distinguished homes.
Built in 1856 by Stuart Murray, a prominent surveyor, architect and civil engineer, Morningside was the first residence constructed in Edgecombe Street. The elegant weatherboard home with bluestone foundations originally formed part of an impressive 11-acre estate, reflecting the prominence and vision of its original owner.
Today, the home stands proudly within magnificent established gardens, approached via a circular driveway that immediately conveys a sense of grandeur and arrival.
Inside, Morningside beautifully preserves the grace of its Victorian origins. Pressed tin and timber-lined 12-foot ceilings, high skirting boards, original timber doors and floorboards combine with wide tessellated-tiled verandahs to create a home rich in character and architectural beauty.
A grand entrance foyer and arched central hallway introduce the home's refined interior, where a series of elegant rooms unfold along the hall. A generous formal lounge with open fireplace provides a superb space for entertaining, while another versatile room with French doors opening to a private verandah could equally serve as a formal dining room or additional bedroom.
The home offers a flexible layout comprising five bedrooms plus study, enhanced by six working fireplaces that create warmth, atmosphere and timeless appeal.
At the heart of the home, the kitchen and dining area connects seamlessly to two beautiful adjoining rooms. The kitchen has been thoughtfully renovated and features a Fisher & Paykel convection oven, double drawer dishwasher and a four burner induction cooktop, all blending practicality with classic style. One room showcases a striking Cheminee Philippe fireplace and doors opening to the garden, while the other provides casual dining overlooking the rear grounds.
The home is further enhanced by two beautifully renovated bathrooms, each finished with floor-to-ceiling tiles, large showers, single vanities and toilets, offering a refined balance of contemporary comfort and period elegance. A renovated laundry adds further practicality, while brand new heating and cooling ensures year-round comfort throughout the home.
Beyond the main residence, a beautifully crafted two-storey loft, approximately 30 years old, offers exceptional versatility. With classic barn doors, new sliding doors, reverse-cycle heating and cooling, and a kitchenette, this impressive space can serve as a studio, guest accommodation, entertaining pavilion, retreat or creative workspace.
Adding further charm, a converted woodshed/studio, currently a music room, provides another unique and inspiring space within the property.
The gardens at Morningside are a true masterpiece, designed to delight the senses in every season. Meandering arched pathways lead through a series of tranquil garden rooms, each filled with cool-climate plantings, established trees, fragrant roses, and neatly clipped formal hedges. Bluestone-paved paths guide you past a charming gazebo and private alfresco areas, offering secluded spots for quiet reflection or entertaining guests.
At the heart of the grounds lies a historic water well with a bluestone surround, a nod to the property's rich heritage, complemented by an irrigation system and a dedicated water tank, ensuring the gardens remain lush and vibrant year-round. Fruit trees including pears, blossom pears, apples, and quinces provide seasonal colour, scent, and harvest, creating a productive and enchanting landscape that perfectly blends beauty, history, and practicality.
Completing the property is laneway access to the northern boundary, along with workshop and garage facilities.
Rich in history, architectural beauty and lifestyle appeal, Morningside is more than a home it is a landmark property. Rarely do residences of such provenance, scale and prestige become available, particularly in this sought-after location just a short stroll to Kyneton's schools, cafés and town centre.
For buyers seeking a home with presence, heritage and a story to tell,
Morningside offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own one of Kyneton's truly grand and prestigious residences.
Key Features:
• Landmark Victorian residence built in 1856 by prominent surveyor, architect and civil engineer Stuart Murray
• One of Edgecombe Street's original homes, originally set on an impressive 11-acre estate
• Grand heritage features including 12' pressed tin ceilings, tessellated verandah, timber floors and bluestone foundations
• Six working fireplaces, including a striking Cheminee Philippe fireplace
• Five bedrooms plus study with multiple elegant living and entertaining spaces
• Renovated kitchen, bathrooms and laundry
• Brand new heating and cooling throughout
• Magnificent established gardens with arched pathways, bluestone paving, gazebo and cool-climate plantings
• Productive orchard garden with pears, blossom pears, apples and quinces
• Historic well with bluestone surround, irrigation system, and water tank for irrigation
• Versatile two-storey timber loft with kitchenette and reverse-cycle heating and cooling
• Converted woodshed music room with French doors opening to the verandah
• Prestigious inner-town location within the highly sought-after Kyneton school precinct, walking distance to the town centre.
