This lovingly restored Victorian miners cottage on 8,259m² (2 acres approx.) has been reimagined and transformed into a striking, contemporary living space while respecting the features of the original 1890s home. With delightful details peppered throughout, including timber panelled ceilings and warm Tasmanian Oak hardwood flooring.
The heart of the home – the open plan kitchen, living and dining area leads you out through French doors to the paved outdoor entertaining area, with panoramic views over Mount Macedon. Inside the fully-equipped cook’s kitchen features a freestanding 900mm ILVE oven, integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher with engineered stone benchtops. The European style bathroom with travertine French lay flooring, is accented with a Castlemaine-made Boyd Alternatives sunken basin, luxe tapware, ceramic Italian pendant lighting and Rinnai water temperature control.
Subtle accents and a flexible floorplan have created an uncomplicated, yet sophisticated home with the added bonus of an original dairy/cool room being converted into a home office, and a mezzanine area doubling as guest accommodation.
A 130 year old walnut tree and century old cypresses create a sense of provenance, with an outdoor pergola, barbeque area and firepit adding to the sense of permanence around the home; as well as celebrating the gathering of friends and family with summer literally around the corner.
The extensive renovation program that has been carried out since 2020 includes:
• Wireless NBN
• Restumping
• Rewiring
• Locally made double glazed timber windows, French doors and timber louvre shutters.
• Reflooring, including installation of Yellow Tongue subfloor, underfloor insulation and reclaimed Tasmanian Oak flooring.
• Wall Insulation
• New kitchen with engineered stone benchtops, integrated fridge/freezer, ILVE 900mm freestanding gas oven, ILVE rangehood and ILVE dishwasher. Armando Vicario bridging tapware (Made in Italy). Timber cabinetry and solid brass cast black cabinet handles.
• High-quality commercial grade stainless laundry sink, washer/dryer plumbing and Armando Vicario bridging tapware (Made in Italy). Stainless steel benchtops.
• Studio office conversion with locally made solid Victorian Ash desk, with a custom rail ladder to guest sleeping mezzanine.
• Outdoor lighting
The outside is no less impressive:
• Large Garage/Workshop with power and workbenches.
• Installation of 2 x 23650L water tanks, water level indicator and storm water pit. New, quiet and energy efficient water pump.
• Reclaimed brick paving and brick path
• Locally sourced Mt. William gravel topping
• Cypress pine picket fencing
Finally, the extensive landscaping includes:
• Manzanillo Olive Trees (along boundary fence line)
• Cypress hedging along boundary fence line
• Ornamental Capital pear trees along the driveway
• Extensive evergreen perennial planting: Adriatic Jasmine, French Lavender & Rosemary
Walnut Cottage beautifully balances modern rustic and contemporary design to create a warm and inviting home that delivers an airy, relaxed mode of living, either as a permanent home, a convenient weekender or short-term accommodation offering. With Historic Piper Street, Kyneton’s renowned dining destinations and good schools only 5 minutes away. Melbourne can be reached in an hour via the Calder Freeway or the express V/Line service and Bendigo is approximately 40 minutes by car.
** We have obtained all information in this document from sources we believe to be reliable, however, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Prospective purchasers are advised to carry out their own investigations.
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