35-37 Main Street, Maldon VIC 3463

Immerse yourself into this unique and rare find, a Commercially Zoned (1) building with a three-street frontage of 1497 sqm (approx) right in the hub of historic Maldon. A sense of space and a rich history immersed within the township, this multi-faceted floor plan includes a gallery/ shop front and a four-bedroom residence with a large private north-facing garden.

In a premium location, the double-fronted corner shopfront/ gallery space with its vibrant blue entrance is an impressive 14.5-10.1m x 7.9m in size with high ceilings, stone flooring, a period open fireplace and a split system. Built by Mr Thomas Calder in c1866, it operated as the Calder's Ironmonger, Timber and Iron Merchant building until the 1930s. Today the historic building hosts EDGEgalleries, Brad Hooper Architecture and Simon Dow Photographer, with residence behind.

This intriguing property offers an element of surprise when leaving the retail/ gallery space and into the private residence, with the door opening into a flexible floorplan offering an office with a combined living space, double external access to the street and a private courtyard. The spacious stage-like room features an open fireplace and an expansive timber-clad vaulted ceiling with light wells and exposed trusses. Steps with an original ironwork handrail lead to the 9.1m x 7.4m stone cellar with air vents/ display cabinets, and a second set of steps leads to the kitchen with a second living and an adjoining dining room. Contemporary in design, the minimalist black kitchen is the perfect contrast to the industrial feel of the property. With a New York loft feel, the kitchen provides Smeg appliances, an induction cooktop, oven and dishwasher, an island bench, stone benchtops and an open plan design to the living with an open fireplace and period timber surround with a mantle. The adjoining dining space overlooks the alfresco area seen through large period windows.

The floor plan includes four uniquely individual bedrooms. One features a walk-in robe, exterior access and large industrial-style windows, a second has built-in robes and a period window overlooking the second living, the third bedroom features an impressive open fireplace, and the fourth overlooks the garden and includes two additional rooms. Like the kitchen, the bathroom is minimalist black, highlighted by the brass tapware and period clawfoot bath. The contemporary design features a walk-in shower, a wall-hung vanity and a toilet. Adjoining the bathroom is a second toilet and vanity, exterior access and an updated laundry with sleek black cabinetry. Design details include two split systems, four functional fireplaces, flagstone floors, period timber floors, high ceilings with light wells, timber-clad ceilings, ceiling roses and period windows.

Externally, the property has a large north-facing and fully fenced private back garden with established trees, meandering paths, sitting areas, and a large 6m x 3m garage/ shed and an alfresco entertaining area.

With a sense of space, this unique building and property offers multiple options as a workplace and a home. Expansive in size, the private back garden has subdivision potential (STCA). The 157-year-old historic building is full of stories, and may they continue with you.