30 Newstead Road, Maldon VIC 3463

'Paddolane is a place that brings people together' is a perfect description of this circa 1860s four-bedroom cottage, which enfolds you in its warmth and treats you with kindness. Set back from the street and surrounded by a beautiful established garden, "Paddolane House" is steeped in local history and conveniently located within a short stroll to historic Maldon.

A front porch leads into the original sitting room of the historic cottage, highlighted by the period open fireplace with an Art Nouveau surround. A hall leads to two bedrooms, the main with a split system, a built-in wardrobe, and an ensuite with a shower, vanity and toilet. At the heart of the cottage is a professional kitchen with stainless steel benchtops, a dishwasher, a freestanding gas cooktop with an oven and plenty of storage. Facing north with doors opening onto the garden and entertaining area is an open plan living room with dining and a snug with a Nectre solid wood heater and baker's oven. To the rear of this much-loved cottage is an office/study, a bathroom with a bath, shower, vanity, a separate toilet and laundry with storage. Updates include two split systems, ceiling fans, carpet, solar hot water and period details being; timber cove ceilings, floorboards, leadlight windows, and pressed metal exterior hoods. This property is on bottled gas.

The 1318sqm property includes a four-car carport (10m x 5m), a studio/ guest house with a deck overlooking the garden, 6 x water tanks, shedding, secure fencing and a meandering garden with gravel paths dotted with established trees and private sitting areas and a mix of native and ornamental, citrus and fruiting.

Like its namesake, Paddolane is the perfect place to bring family and friends together, sit and enjoy the beautiful gardens, be warmed by its embrace, and enjoy the beauty and history that Maldon Town provides.