Located in the main street of the idyllic regional Victoria township of Linton, Traquair House stands as an unmistakable reminder of our history. In fact, retaining its qualities as such a highly impressive landmark property means that anyone who passes by will note that it still a head-turner today, as much as we suppose it did when it was first constructed.
Only 25 minutes from the city of Ballarat, the building is imposingly located on a corner allotment of approximately 1,535 square metres. Sitting behind its historic gates that were introduced to the property from a nearby Smythesdale property, the home is surrounded by its own historic gardens; complete with mature English trees, original outbuildings, and a recently constructed conservatory that is sympathetic to the functionality and ambience of the era.
Important buildings of this period were constructed on massive blue stone foundations, and generally had extremely thick and robust walls – and Traquair House is such a building, but let's keep in mind that it was intended to be used as a bank after all!
The home lends itself to many applications for the discerning buyer. Perhaps an exemplary and family home like no other, or a place to escape the city for some well-deserved rest and relaxation, or maybe a shop or tea rooms? Either way, this most unique of homes is offering you 4 large bedrooms - 3 with open fireplaces, and the master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom (previously the original bank vault) and walk-in robe.
The spacious open-plan living has high ceilings, panoramic double-glazed windows, a fireplace as well as a split-system for heating and cooling, and the room is filled with light. Offering views across the yard and into the gardens from 3 sides, you'll not feel restricted at all in this large room.
With so many unique features that are well worth identifying, it's likely that the kitchen just might be one of the more impressive rooms. Recently updated and very large, we have stone tops, top of the range appliances – including induction hot plates, drawers galore, boiling water on tap, and an adjoining butler's pantry that would make most typical kitchens look small by comparison. All this is within full view of the living room and picturesque gardens.
The original doorbell and miscellaneous servant bells remain intact, and there are polished floorboards throughout much of the home and strategically placed carpet runners in heavily trafficked areas. The main bathroom towards the centre of the home is very large and has a corner spa.
Sometimes our search for a home can take an extraordinary amount of time before the right one makes itself known to us, and here we have found you more than a home, because this property is all about a lifestyle.
Is it possible that you've wondered if such a home as this even exists? Might this be the one that you've been hoping would become available one day?
Whatever your needs, wishes, or aspirations, we know that Traquair House is likely to stimulate your imagination and possibly shake up your search, so call for your own private inspection and commence the discussions about how we can make it yours, because let's face it, you've worked hard for this!
