This rare and remarkable Late Victorian home-commissioned in the 1890s by prominent draper, businessman and land speculator Albert Wilson Salter-stands as one of Ballan's most substantial surviving period residences. Reflecting the confidence and growth of the township as the railway transformed the area into a thriving agricultural hub, the property later became the official residence of Ballan's stationmaster, further embedding it in the heart of local history.
• Sensitively updated over time, the exterior proudly showcases its original character, complete with a striking hipped and gabled roof, elegant front verandah, ornate timber details and classic brick chimneys. Authentic features such as double-hung windows, decorative gable trusses, timber architraves and beautifully moulded period finishes highlight the home's architectural integrity and enduring charm.
• Inside, 3.6-metre pressed metal ceilings, Baltic pine floors and ornate fireplace surrounds create an immediate sense of grandeur. The lounge, dining and music rooms open through French doors to the flower-filled garden, complemented by generous double-backed curtains for added elegance and privacy. Throughout the home, regency-joint lining boards, 1300mm high dados, and stunning 4-panelled period doors-some with stained glass-enhance the timeless appeal. The spacious bathroom features a traditional marble-top washstand and a classic claw foot bath.
• The purpose-built studio above the garage provides an inspiring additional space, complete with dormer windows, a balcony, decorative staircase, and a beautifully painted patterned floor. Currently operating as a commercial beauty services business, it offers flexible potential for creative, professional, or private use.
• Stepping outside reveals a private garden wonderland of roses, manicured hedges, and abundant vegetables. A fountain sets a tranquil tone near charming children's features including swings, a sandpit and a delightful treehouse with a viewing platform overlooking passing trains. Extensive vegetable beds sit alongside a large greenhouse, three compost heaps, a woodshed and the original dairy shed. Generous decking leads to a secluded courtyard with a fire pit pedestal, two-tiered fountain, fishpond, citrus grove, and a lush feature wall.
• Modern comforts blend seamlessly with the home's heritage character. Features include a Sanden 4.5 kW heat pump hot water service with 315-litre tank, ducted gas heating to the east wing, gas log heating in the lounge and music rooms, a Morso wood heater, and a traditional IXL double wood oven still in working condition. The studio is heated and cooled by an air conditioner. Additional updates include 4 kW solar with Sunny Boy inverter, town gas, and water, two water tanks with taps to the kitchen and garden, and a DeLonghi gas cooktop with electric oven installed in 2022.
• Set on approximately a quarter-acre and complete with a single garage, this much-loved family residence-cherished for over 25 years-is ready to embrace its next chapter.
Contact Jacqui on 0411 065 339 for more information or to book an inspection.
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