27 McGrath Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450

As pretty as a picture, this double-fronted weatherboard Victorian cottage is elevated on its 841sqm and set within a beautiful garden of clipped hedges, stone pathways and established trees. A short walk into the centre of Castlemaine for retail and restaurants, this property is pure country charm.

Behind the picket fence, two stunning snow pears greet you as you step up to the front verandah. Entry into a wide central hallway, where the home provides living to the front, the main bedroom with built-in robes, and a second bedroom. The third bedroom, which would double as a home office, is situated at the rear of the home and has north light, built-in robes, and external access to a paved patio. A country-style kitchen with adjoining dining features a freestanding 900mm gas cooktop, a dishwasher and plenty of storage. A modern central bathroom with underfloor heating, a freestanding bath, a toilet, and a large walk-in shower. An additional toilet and laundry complete the floorplan with storage. Improvements include timber window shutters, an integrated solar system, gas heating and air conditioning, and carpet in bedrooms and living. Period features include Baltic floorboards and ornate plaster ceilings.

North-facing the terraced back garden is a country romance with clipped hedges of Correa, rosemary, English box, and Portuguese laurel. Stone and gravel pathways meander around the pretty garden and lead to vine-covered pergolas, a covered deck, and two entertaining patios. A large 20x 30 garage/ studio is an artist's dream with large north-facing windows overlooking the garden, concrete floor and power. External features include off-street parking, a watering system, a water tank and an additional shed at the rear of the property.

With an easy walk into town, this Victorian cottage with a romantic established garden is as pretty as they come and is sure to delight.