Welcome to ‘Vale Hill House’, a majestic retreat in the heart of Victoria’s Goldfields region. Landscaped and terraced formal gardens set the stage for a world class residence allowing for an unparallel lifestyle situated on four hectares (approx) of land. Perfectly positioned – just 30 mins to Ballarat, with Daylesford, Creswick and Clunes all close by. A transformative and sensitive grand scale renovation by Centrum Architects has embraced the heritage mystique of this 1850s stone-built homestead and matched it with a carefully considered contemporary extension to deliver a visionary rural masterpiece with panoramic views across the sweeping plains. The grounds combine more than two hectares of paddocks, currently home to alpacas and hand-raised sheep, alongside one of Victoria’s largest edible domestic gardens, a labyrinth of fruit trees and shrubs.
This grand residence is one of the regions finest homes, comprising four bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, two kitchens and a double-height entrance hall, along with several dens, lounge rooms and entertaining areas defined by impeccable interior design by Stuart Rattle. Original bluestone walls, aged hardwood lintels and sashless windows maintain the nineteenth-century aesthetic, paired with a striking industrial-styled steel staircase and an impressive glass feature panel installed above the original stone wall floods the interior with natural light beneath an expansive metal roof. The kitchen is an entertainers delight with an Aga oven, 2 Miele ovens, 2 dishwashers and a gas cooktop. The principal bedroom suite presents views to Mt Kooroocheang and features balcony, ensuite, private den and study. Two spacious guest bedrooms share a second spa bathroom and a lounge. There is a 170-year old 500 bottle wine cellar and a two car garage. There is a self-contained apartment in the barn that includes a lounge area, bathroom and kitchenette. This is ideal for friends and family visiting, extended family or as it is currently used as high end short stay accommodation.
The garden is simply exquisite, ideal for large scale entertaining, featuring a spacious marquee lawn, surrounded by large steel raised flower beds containing over 160 award-winning rose bushes, along with a diverse collection of over 350 fruit trees and edible plants that supply top quality produce to local restaurants. Decorative and architectural elements add a sense of artistry and history, while impressive sculptures reference both modern and classical styles.
A highlight is the luxurious heated swimming pool, complete with a deck and panoramic views over the district. There is also an inviting fire pit, ideal for memorable year-round entertaining under the stars. The original milking shed has been transformed into the ‘Champagne Room’, a delightful grotto also used for entertaining. An original dry-stone wall is decorated with grapevines and figs, a thriving aquatic garden attracts water birds and frogs, bringing movement and life to the serene setting.
** 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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