The woven wire fence starts the romance, and it only gets better from there.
Set on a generous 1,049sqm, this beautifully restored cottage is surrounded by established gardens, mature trees and plenty of space to settle in and enjoy.
There are two driveway entrances, which is handy in itself, but also gives you the option of adding a shed to the rear of the property. New fencing to the rear and one boundaries adds a fresh layer of privacy.
Inside, the cottage is full of character. Exposed timber floors, sash windows, generous bedrooms with built-in robes and those wonderfully distinctive stucco 'popcorn' ceilings all bring plenty of personality.
The traditional floorplan starts with three large bedrooms opening off a central hallway. Follow it to the archway and you arrive at the first living room, a warm and inviting space with timber panelling, contemporary lighting and a wood heater. It is cosy, comfortable and just the right place to retreat at the end of the day.
From here, the home opens into the kitchen and dining area. The modern kitchen has stainless-steel benchtops and flows through to the laundry, which could easily double as a very useful butler's pantry.
Then come the doors to the covered decked alfresco and, beyond that, the garden.
The established gardens add another enchanting layer to the property. Private and full of character, they offer plenty of places to explore, with multiple undercover alfresco spaces, mature European trees made for picnics and a driveway lined with espaliered fruit trees.
It is the kind of garden that works just as well for a long lunch with friends as it does for a quiet coffee in the sunshine.
The contemporary bathroom brings a fresh, practical edge with its wide shower and industrial-style vanity. Updated gas ducted heating and a new gas hot water service take care of the modern comforts.
And there is a rather good little success story already happening here.
The cottage is currently run as a very successful Airbnb, with guests consistently raving about their stays. The home, the gardens and the location clearly know how to make an impression.
Then there is the location. Piper Street is close enough to wander in for coffee, dinner or a little retail therapy, while the Campaspe River Walk is an easy connect for a stroll. And when the bright lights of the city, or a trip to Bendigo, call, both Melbourne and Bendigo are easily accessible from here.
You could keep the Airbnb going or simply close the gate and keep this little piece of magic all to yourself.
