48 William Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450

This stylishly appointed home offers the best of Castlemaine's charm. Completely renovated over the last five years from the ground up, including complete rewiring, wall, ceiling and floor insulation and comprising of 3 generous bedrooms all lined with Baltic pine boards and polished Australian hardwood floors. A wood fired hydronic heating system keeps the whole house cosy through even the coldest of Castlemaine's winter nights and the two split system air conditioners keep it cool through the summer, powered by a north facing 3.2kW solar system. The building also boasts a modern architectural extension comprising of new bathroom, laundry and comfortable lounge. The large light filled kitchen abounds with clever storage options and elegant LED strip lighting. A five burner gas stove and dishwasher is included along with the original fully operational wood stove.
The very comfortable fully self-contained studio/apartment comprises heavily insulated/solar passive design and implements several natural building techniques, including cob and earthen plasters. All windows and doors are double glazed and walls have been sound proofed making it suitable for numerous options: home office, yoga studio, teenage retreat, b&b, or separate rental. It is fitted with ceiling mounted speakers and cabling to support a video projector for a surround cinema if desired. It includes a private deck facing north, a bedroom, bathroom and kitchenette.
The low maintenance yard boasts landscaped paths, newly prepared garden beds in the front waiting for your plant/vegetable preferences, with numerous fruit trees and an easy mow level lawn. There are two 11,000L rain tanks including a pump, so you will never run out of water and there's still plenty of room to add a chook pen or your own additional garden designs if desired. New fencing surrounds the property. A separate carport (designed to match the house), keeps the car protected, and there is enough room for two cars in the driveway itself.
A separate hardwood framed fully insulated (walls and ceiling) shed on a concrete slab provides a perfect artists studio or workshop space and is connected to 3-phase power to run kilns or large machinery.
All of this on a large north-facing block a short walk from the centre of town. Enjoy the view to the northern hills from the front verandah.