25 McKinnon Road, Dunolly VIC 3472

Welcome to "Raglan Court" Circa 1880. A Victorian country homestead sitting proudly amidst one acre of garden on the fringe of the Central Goldfields town of Dunolly. Beyond the faade of this property you will experience a superbly presented home with heart and a sense of place in history. Unique in its construction, this is an excellent & rare example of what we know to be a "Brick Nog" Victorian home. Expect the unexpected here, think Victorian era with opulence, wide central hallway, soaring 12' ceilings and original polished baltic pine floor boards. Ornate and decorative ceiling and cornice detail along with marble fire place surrounds adorn the front parlour/sitting room and main bedroom that also features a notable bay window. Lead-light and French doors feature throughout and deep skirting detail speak of a bygone era and add to the palpable ambience of this most impressive home.

Comprising of 3 or 4 bedrooms, the main with direct bathroom access and walk-in robe. All generous in size with the fourth bedroom currently being used as a study/office or small TV room that has French doors opening out to the garden. The central bathroom is spacious and has shower, vanity and toilet with multiple access points. There are 3 separate living areas, these comprise the quintessential country style kitchen that boasts a new 800mm stainless gas range, new dishwasher, loads of cupboards and plenty of space for your country kitchen table and dresser. There's also a solid fuel heater in the fire place and split system heat and cooling. This is a divine room that speaks to you of "sitting down for a cuppa and a catch up". Then we have the almost decadent formal lounge and dining room, a statement room of very generous proportions with French doors that lead out to the wide return veranda, clerestory windows and once again solid fuel heating and split system heat and cooling. A very welcoming but none the less very impressive space. The third living space is the original front parlour reception room, another statement room but on a smaller scale with a beautiful marble surround open fire place, ornate decorative ceiling, cornice detail and polished floorboards. This is a special room, cosy but spacious and overlooking the gardens and verandah on 2 sides and perfect for curling up on the couch in front of the open fire. The ducted evaporative cooling throughout this home is also another notable feature along with the 2 solid fuel heaters & 3 split systems ensure the priority of absolute year round comfort.

Complimenting this home is the bright and light conservatory style room that flows from the rear of the kitchen giving way to a perfect protected alfresco casual dining area. Completing this property is the large laundry/service/storage room that also has a second separate toilet. Outside we find a large lock up garage with concrete floor and undercover parking for 3 cars as well as additional storage sheds. Established gardens (that are well serviced by a drip watering system) feature fruit trees and plenty of scope for veggie gardens etc. & of particular note is the original domed & very deep well that sits in pride of place in the garden. All of this situated on just over 1 acre (4300m2) with town water as a big bonus here.

The residence was built Circa 1880 by Edwin F. Peters who owned and operated "Peters Soap Factory" (manufacturing soap and candles) in the 1860's & was situated in Peters Soap Road which is just around the corner from this property. This provenance adds a depth of character and ambience to the property that lives and breathes within the walls of this significant country homestead. An inspection can only impress. Viewing of the property is by appointment only.