Ballarat Property Group is proud to offer unique and historic Brim Brim. Originally constructed for Judge John Warrington-Rogers in 1859 this grand triple brick Victorian homestead is comfortably nestled into its 5 acres of beautiful gardens, and with boundaries on three separate roads, a feeling of seclusion and privilege prevails.
Not only a home, Brim Brim has five main buildings; the grand main homestead, the fully renovated managers home, two charming B&B cottages and a large function room - as well as a barn, dairy and horsebox.
The main homestead is the centrepiece, with the stunning period features (including the 13ft (3.9m) ceilings, ornate cornices and marvellous sash windows) that one would expect from such a grand home. The striking formal entrance envelopes you in the atmosphere of another era, and leads to five generously proportioned bedrooms, two bathrooms, substantial library / home office, stately formal dining room, beautiful country kitchen with amazing views, a family lounge room and many hidden treasures.
The Master Suite incorporates a large bedroom with marble fireplace, connected to the contempory ensuite bathroom with original clawfoot bath, shower, marble topped vanity and private toilet via a full walk-in robe and dressing room. French doors in the bedroom & ensuite give morning sun and private garden access.
A spacious library, with its wall of mahogany book shelving and marble fireplace, provides a private retreat, music room or work space as needs dictate.
The expansive central kitchen will satisfy any needs. A large English gas/electric cooking range, timber bench tops, island preparation bench and walk in pantry with ample storage are complimented by large windows on two sides, offering panoramic views across the veranda to the gardens and surrounding country side. The dining room, with capacity for up to twenty, a family lounge room and breakfast room adjoin the kitchen.
Downstairs are the new laundry, wine cellar and fifth bedroom (ideal for teens) and a storeroom and workshop.
The home is centrally heated with gas hydronic heating and is connected to town water and gas. A large 10 kW capacity solar PV system provides electricity; there is a solar hot water system and garden watering via a deep bore and 50,000 litre (approx.) storage tank. From every room in this beautiful home you are captivated by the irresistible views, drawing you outside into a leafy oasis of mature specimen trees dating from the original 1850s garden.
Brim Brims garden areas have been restored in the original arts & crafts style with sweeping lawns, large ornamental pond and numerous smaller garden rooms interconnected with dry stone walls and pathways. Rejoice in the birdsong, retire to the orchard, bocce or croquet lawns, sit by the pond, enjoy a game of tennis.
Adjoining the homestead, the managers residence is a separate fully renovated three bedroom weatherboard home which can be privately occupied but could be utilised for business or as group accommodation. To the rear of the main homestead are two fully self-contained historic stone cottages, currently used as B&B accommodation. Brim Brim also has a large function room with panoramic views, equipped with its own kitchen, toilets, air conditioning and gas heating. Beneath is a considerable garage offering secure parking and equipment storage.
The scope for this property is endless; a beautiful family property in the picturesque village of Buninyong with plenty of room to move and allow the family to grow, or take full advantage of the property as a bed and breakfast and weddings venue, potentially an exclusive English style country house hotel with ready access to Melbourne.
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