One of the original Mt Macedon hill station properties, this elegant 61 square home has been lovingly restored and refined over the years.
Selected from Crown land in 1854, the house was built as "Montpelier" circa 1875 and the 4.6 acre property renamed "Timsbury" in the 1920s. The distinguished Victorian era residence is set proudly behind a private white picket fence, and is complimented by sweeping green lawns, stonework, Chinese pistachio trees, Japanese maples and a great shady oak - one of several idyllic spots for a picnic.
A grand entrance leads to the formal living room, with floor to ceiling drapes, Chiminees Phillipe wood heater, window seat and huge picture window with views over the garden to Mt Towrong. The elegant dining room with intricate antique mantelpiece, master with stylish dressing room and ensuite, guest bedroom (or home office) with ensuite, laundry, sunny vestibule, and family meals area with French doors to the return verandah. The newly renovated kitchen is bathed in abundant natural light, highlighting Caesarstone benchtops, blackbutt timber floors, sophisticated appliances with induction cooking, pyrolytic oven, convection microwave and integrated dishwasher. Walk-in pantry, day pantry, ample storage. Large family room with wood heater opens to private timber terrace.
Upstairs are 4 more generous bedrooms, 3 with BIRs, a reading room/study, bathroom and box room. Chandeliers and open fireplaces with marble mantels throughout the home. Hydronic heating, town water, 15,000 litre water tanks, irrigation, sewerage connected, electric gates, 4 parking bays, garage, cellar.
"Timsbury" commands beautiful garden views from every window.
Meander through the established, easily maintained garden past mature rhododendrons, a commanding copper beech tree and budding orchard, through the peaceful bush garden, down to the tree fern lined Willimigongon Creek.
A private family home central to Mt Macedon, 45 minutes from Melbourne, and 30 minutes from Tullamarine airport, "Timsbury" is sure to capture your heart, with lingering traces of history, combined with the luxuries and comfort of modern living.
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