This property offers a sympathetically renovated historical family home, 2.5 hectares (6.1 acres) of land and a large brick barn that also dates from the 1850s. Options abound as a family lifestyle property with plenty of space inside and out, and access to good schools in Ballarat, with the school bus stopping at the front of the property. Alternatively, a weekend getaway with room for entertaining while enjoying the tranquillity and stunning rural views. The barn and land also provide further business opportunities such as a brew house, accommodation, event venue, horse facilities or horticultural endeavours.
Steeped in history and beautifully reimagined for contemporary living, Warawingeth is one of Kingston’s earliest homesteads. Originally built in the 1850s by Benjamin Hepburn – half-brother to pioneer settler John Hepburn – the home has been lovingly restored and thoughtfully renovated by its current custodians, blending heritage character with sustainable innovation.
The double-brick residence is framed by wide verandahs and mature gardens, with a layout that caters to both family life and entertaining. The house offers four or five bedrooms, with the option for main with ensuite. There are multiple living areas which complement the generous accommodation. Original sash windows, timber flooring and open fireplaces evoke the property’s 19th-century origins. Recent works have preserved these details, with careful use of recycled timbers, and period fittings.
The large kitchen has been recently renovated, featuring painted Tasmanian oak cabinetry, granite benchtops and a premium Belling freestanding oven with five induction hotplates and four ovens – ideal for family gatherings and entertaining. Both bathrooms have been updated, one including a spa.
Sustainability has been embraced with hydronic heating powered by a highly efficient Stiebel Eltron heat pump, a 13kW of solar panels, a 10.2kWh solar battery and evacuated tube solar hot water. EcoGlaze glazing upgrades and Viridian ComfortPlus glass further enhance the home’s thermal efficiency. An EV charger with Type 2 plug is installed in the garage. A newly installed 131kL water tank, bore supply and automated irrigation ensure the gardens remain lush year-round.
The grand historic brick barn has original timber beams and floors. There is an annex on one side and room to park three cars on the other, as well as a tool shed with extensive shelving for additional storage.
Unique inclusions such as a historic cellar and a cricket pitch with nets add to the property’s charm, The land is divided into two well-fenced paddocks, the rich volcanic soil and chook run supporting self-sufficiency or commercial food production.
Located on the Kingston Avenue of Honour, and within easy reach of Daylesford, Creswick, Clunes and Ballarat, Warawingeth presents a rare opportunity to secure a landmark homestead that seamlessly combines history, sustainability and a rural lifestyle.
