142 Johnstone St, Castlemaine VIC 3450

The Phone Code for this property is: 92753. Please quote this number when phoning or texting.

Glen Airlie is a delightful 1890's cottage which provides the best of both worlds - convenience to all of Castlemaine's sought-after amenities and entertainment, including a sealed walking path, plus an awe inspiring backyard garden setting - a haven for wild birds attracted by the natural conservation reserve and flowing creek on the rear boundary.

A picket-fenced cottage garden faces the tree-lined road frontage whilst a generous driveway leads to the carport, side entrance, with undercover access to the home.

The cottage itself exudes charm and character with features including iron lacework, Victorian sash windows, panelled timber doors, with original iron locks, and high decorative ceilings.

The dado panelled sitting room has a large north facing double set windows, decorative glass door, ceiling rose, deep cornices, plus an open fireplace with marble surrounds for cosy winter nights.

Practical and convenient gas ducted heating is also available throughout the home.

This historic home was relocated to this site in the late 1990's, so roofing, stumping, wiring, plumbing and insulation and chimney are all upgraded to modern building requirements, whilst, while high ceilings keep the home cooler in summer.
A reverse cycle air conditioner covers the second living, dining and kitchen space.

This space has double French doors which lead out to the rear garden, creekside, brick paved areas. and a generous verandah to enjoy the seasons and local birdlife.

he generously sized kitchen, has features which will appeal to passionate cooks - practical granite benches, with storage areas made easily accessible with carousels and slide out storage.

Kitchen appliances are all high-end European, with a stainless steel Miele water-efficient compact 12 place setting dishwasher, an Italian Ilve Nostalgie Range Hand-Made Dual Fuel Freestanding burgundy stove, with triple glazed oven. The Ilve range hood is vented outdoors.
A generous double bowled Franke sink, faces elevated views of the rear landscape.

The hallway contains two separate linen storage cupboards, and additional storage is available in the generous Laundry/Mud Room which is conveniently entranced from the undercover carport.

The light bright bathroom, has a separate bath and shower recess, and marble topped vanity.

Three equally sized double bedrooms, are enhanced by floor to ceiling BIR's and overhead storage spaces.

The block is generous at 791sq metres, pleasingly landscaped with stone and brick feature garden beds and entertainment spaces. The zoned and terraced levels make this well established garden easily maintained, with bursts of colour throughout the seasons. The area adjoining Campbells Creek is retained with native trees in keeping with the nature reserve. A garden shed is conveniently located beside the carport and has power connected.

For those in search of a sustainable, mindful lifestyle there is ample room for growing vegetables, planting fruit trees, raised garden beds, chickens. There is also potential for extension or additional living/studio space since Victorian planning permit requirements have been relaxed.

Viewings are by private inspections only.
Suitable out of hours viewings also possible by negotiation.

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