"Camelot" 847 Mount Macedon Road, Mount Macedon VIC 3441

At a glance

* Iconic Mount Macedon estate with a rich history dating to 1886, set on the coveted Golden Mile.
* Magnificent established gardens with manicured lawns, walled gardens, topiary, fountains, rose gardens and woodland, designed in part by Paul Bangay.
* Exceptional lifestyle amenities including a tennis court, basketball half-court, historic croquet lawn, bore-fed lake and lakeside conservatory-style studio with fireplace.
* Sophisticated contemporary residence featuring sweeping views, marble and Miele-appointed kitchen, elegant living spaces, generous accommodation, custom study and refined finishes.
* Rarely matched convenience and connectivity, with three-car garaging, 3.3m ceilings, double glazing, underfloor heating and air-conditioning, just moments from Mount Macedon village and approximately 45 minutes to Melbourne CBD and 25 minutes to Tullamarine Airport.

Abode

Behind the grand gates of Camelot, one of Mount Macedon’s most distinguished country estates, a remarkable sense of arrival unfolds into a home and landscape of enduring beauty. Steeped in history dating to 1886 and once a source of inspiration for celebrated Australian artists including Arthur Streeton, Frederick McCubbin and Tom Roberts, Camelot occupies a revered position on Mount Macedon’s coveted Golden Mile. The sophisticated modern residence built in 2008 is designed to embrace its extraordinary setting, with generous proportions, 3.3-metre ceilings and a seamless connection to the surrounding gardens and views. Elegant formal living and dining spaces, anchored by a fireplace, open to a broad pillared veranda overlooking Rosslynne Reservoir, the You Yangs and the distant lights of Melbourne and Geelong. A generous family and media room complements a beautifully appointed chef’s kitchen with marble surfaces with Gaggenau and Miele appliances, while the main bedroom provides a private retreat with an elegant ensuite and walk-in robe. Two further bedrooms, a custom study and indulgent family bathroom complete the accommodation, supported by double glazing, underfloor heating, air-conditioning and garaging for three cars.

Area

Outlooks that reach across the landscape to the You Yangs accompany this significant Mount Macedon setting, which establishes an engaging sense of seclusion yet puts all the area’s attractions, Gisborne township and Melbourne’s airport and CBD within easy reach whenever desired or required.