Just a five-minute stroll from Castlemaine's vibrant cafés, boutique shopping, schools, and the Botanical Gardens, this expansive six-bedroom, five-bathroom residence offers a rare fusion of architectural elegance and environmental consciousness. Completed in 2023, it sets a new benchmark for sustainable family living, where contemporary design meets everyday comfort and efficiency.
With a 6-star energy rating and a suite of forward-thinking inclusions, the home is designed to reduce environmental impact while enhancing lifestyle. A 15kW solar system with 34 panels, solar hot water with gas backup, double-glazed windows, zoned climate control, and premium insulation throughout ensures year-round comfort with minimal running costs.
The Home
Set across two light-filled levels, the residence welcomes with a soaring 5.7m entry void and a Victorian ash staircase, a striking centrepiece that sets the tone for the home's refined interiors. Living spaces are generous and versatile, including an open-plan kitchen, dining, and lounge that flows seamlessly to the landscaped garden, a separate TV lounge, a study, and an upstairs retreat with a study nook, ideal for teens or a home office.
At the heart of the home, the kitchen is a masterclass in form and function. Caesarstone concrete benchtops, Casa ceramic farmhouse sinks, and a full suite of Ilve appliances, including twin ovens, induction cooktop, integrated fridges/freezers, and a walk-in butler's pantry, create a space that is both beautiful and practical. The adjoining living and dining zones open directly to the alfresco, perfect for effortless entertaining across all seasons.
Accommodation is equally impressive. Five main bedrooms each feature walk-in robes and private en-suites, while the luxurious main bedroom wing offers a private lounge, a spa-inspired bathroom, a home office/dressing room, and an expansive walk-in robe. This wing can be configured as a self-contained retreat-ideal for multi-generational living. A downstairs guest suite with external access, an ensuite, and a flexible study/bedroom adds further versatility. A guest powder room and laundry with external access complete the ground level.
Sustainable & Modern Features
> 34 solar panels (15kW system with Fronius inverter)
> Solar hot water with instant gas backup
> 6-star energy rating with full wall and inter-floor insulation
> Double-glazed windows throughout
> Zoned electric heating and cooling (22kW split system)
> Tesla EV charger and remote-control double garage
> Antique Russel oak engineered floorboards
> High ceilings: 2.74m downstairs, 2.59m upstairs
Outdoors
Set on approx. With 924 sqm, the fully fenced rear garden offers a private haven for families and entertainers alike. A covered alfresco BBQ area, generous lawn, and leafy surrounds create a relaxed outdoor lifestyle, while the paved aggregate driveway and secure double garage add convenience and style.
Lifestyle & Location
Positioned in the heart of Castlemaine, this exceptional residence is a rare offering, where luxury, sustainability, and location converge. With cafés, schools, transport, and the Botanical Gardens all within walking distance, it is an unparalleled opportunity to secure a home of scale, quality, and environmental performance in one of regional Victoria's most sought-after communities.