For Private Sale

21 McManus Road, Castlemaine

"A PRICELESS ORIGINAL"

 A hidden Gem in Castlemaine

The house was featured in Australian Country Style magazine, November 2002

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A unique and charming sandstone cottage surrounded by a "cottage" garden which includes an ancient mulberry tree, grapevines, three apple trees, three olive trees, nectarine, peach and pomegranate and a small avenue of quince trees.

This 1860s cottage, on approximately 2 acres, is a piece of local history and an exciting proposition for a relaxing lifestyle.

Striving to stay true to the house's historic roots, the complete and harmonious restoration has added comfort without losing its original ambience.

Features 132 sq.m.of living space, comprising two bedrooms, bathroom, living/dining room, parlour/sitting room and kitchen, along with paved outdoor areas, a stone studio and a large shed. Dry stone walls surround the property. Electricity, town water and telephone are connected.

The house is about 5 km north of Castlemaine town centre, which is an easy 1.5 hours drive (or fast rail trip) north west of Melbourne. The soon to be completed Calder Freeway will have an on/off ramp just 3km away.

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KITCHEN

The light-filled kitchen has an electric cooker, combustion stove and tiled floor.

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LOUNGE / DINING

The beautiful living/dining room features rendered walls and a solid fuel heater.

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PARLOUR / SITTING ROOM

The parlour is a delightful area to relax, with an open fireplace, cove ceiling and French doors.

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BEDROOM 1

Bedroom one features cove ceilings, a wall of built-in wardrobes and a glass panelled door opening onto the garden.

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BEDROOM 2

Bedroom two is stunning, with pure wool carpet and a unique feel.

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BATHROOM

The bathroom has a terrific coastal ambience and painted paved floors.

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OUTDOOR AREAS

The cottage is surrounded with paved outdoor areas, shaded by grapevines in Summer. There is a stairway leading down to a small cellar.

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THE STUDIO

The charming stone studio, measuring approximately 7m by 3m, is bursting with light and has a pot belly stove for warmth.

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SHEDDING

A large shed serves as storage, parking and wood store.

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LOCATION

  
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This unique home at 21 McManus Road, Castlemaine, Victoria
can only be appreciated by personal inspection (strictly by appointment only).

Asking price: $395,000

For further information contact the owner Mary McGrail on:

Phone 03 5472 4152 or