Set within enchanting cottage gardens and shaded by established trees, Golden Point Cottage is a rare offering, an original circa 1870 miners cottage thoughtfully reimagined with contemporary Moroccan and Mediterranean influences.
Rich in character, the home showcases whitewashed walls, timber and stone flooring, open fireplaces, and preserved period details, all complemented by curated modern finishes. A central dining room with a striking timber cove ceiling anchors the home, while a separate formal lounge offers warmth and comfort with a working Ned Kelly wood stove.
The galley-style kitchen is both functional and beautiful, featuring aged Kauri pine benchtops, a Smeg electric oven with gas cooktop, Bosch dishwasher, handcrafted Moroccan Tiles of Ezra splashback, and bespoke timber shelving. From here, the home flows effortlessly to the surrounding gardens and productive orchard.
Accommodation is flexible, with two bedrooms in the main residence and a detached summer room ideal as a third bedroom, studio, or peaceful work-from-home retreat. A separate bathhouse, rich in Middle Eastern design elements, offers a unique and restorative experience.
Comfort is assured year-round with two reverse-cycle split systems, combustion heating, and open fireplaces.
A Landscape Designed for Living
Set on over two acres across two titles, the property offers both privacy and future potential (STCA), including scope for further development or a second dwelling on the street-facing allotment.
The grounds are a true highlight, meticulously crafted with approximately 65m of dry stone walling, terraced gardens, and established plantings that create a series of microclimates. Features include wisteria and grapevine-covered pergolas, a dry stone vegetable garden, mosaic-tiled wood-fired pizza oven with outdoor bar, mature olive, bay, and Judas trees shading a dedicated yoga and meditation space, three garden sheds, town water plus 10,000L rainwater storage.
Designed for both quiet retreat and vibrant entertaining, the property has hosted many gatherings, with its outdoor spaces offering a magical, European-inspired lifestyle.
A Setting Rich in History & Natural Beauty
Positioned opposite the heritage diggings of Forest Creek, once home to over 40,000 miners during the 1851 gold rush, the property sits within a landscape steeped in history. The nearby Welsh Village ruins and surrounding bushland trails offer a direct connection to the past.
Enjoy easy access to scenic walking tracks leading into Castlemaine and to the much-loved Expedition Pass Reservoir, perfect for swimming and summer relaxation.
Lifestyle & Opportunity
Despite its peaceful seclusion, Golden Point Cottage is just minutes from Castlemaine's vibrant arts, food, and cultural scene. Whether as a permanent residence, weekend escape, or income-generating rental (STCA), this property offers a rare blend of history, creativity, and lifestyle flexibility.
Homes of this authenticity, beauty and provenance are seldom offered and impossible to replicate.
After more than a decade as a cherished sanctuary, Golden Point Cottage now awaits its next custodian. @goldenpointcottage
