Sweeping Views, Timeless Charm and Complete Serenity
Set across approximately one acre of magnificent botanic gardens, this renovated and extended c1910 residence, known as “The Cabin”, blends original character with beautifully updated interiors, generous entertaining spaces and versatile separate accommodation.
Automatic gates open to a circular driveway, with a winding stone path leading through the gardens to the welcoming entrance, that embraces a significant hand-laid natural stone retaining wall. Timber floors continue into a light filled sitting room that opens onto a large northwest facing deck, creating an inviting setting for alfresco dining, entertaining and relaxed sunset evenings. Established boundary hedges enhance the property’s sense of privacy and seclusion.
At the heart of the home, the original cabin living room showcases rustic exposed rafters, Oregon timber cladding and a striking floor to ceiling stone fireplace. The adjoining dining area and country style kitchen feature stone benchtops, Rayburn and Ilve ovens, while double doors provide a seamless connection to the deck. The main bedroom includes a walk in robe and luxurious designer ensuite. Two further double bedrooms with built in robes are positioned in a separate wing beside a stylish family bathroom. A mud room, separate laundry with drying racks, large storeroom and excellent storage throughout enhance everyday practicality.
Completely separate from the main residence, a flexible studio or bedroom retreat includes its own living area, bathroom, double garage and workshop, making it ideal for guests, extended family, creative pursuits or working from home. The gently sloping grounds feature Copper Beech, Elm, Cypress and Walnut trees, Ginkgos, Japanese Maples, English box hedges, Magnolias and Camellia hedges, together with a citrus and fruit tree orchard. This beautifully established garden setting offers exceptional tranquility, accompanied only by birdsong.
Positioned close to Sherbrooke Forest walking trails, local buses, Ferny Creek Reserve, schools and popular cafés and bakeries, including Proserpina Bakehouse and Miss Marples Tearooms, the property offers a peaceful lifestyle with convenient local access. Further features include hydronic heating, reverse cycle air conditioning, ducted vacuuming, electric and gas hot water services, and a generator with a mains transfer power switch at the switchboard. The property is connected to mains water and includes a rainwater recycling system, with two large tanks beneath the deck supplying the garden taps.
- Set on Approx one acre of botanic gardens
- Renovated and extended c1910 “Cabin”
- City, bay and Macedon Ranges views
- Original Oregon clad living room
- Country kitchen with premium ovens
- Three bedrooms, two bathrooms and ample storage
- Separate studio, bathroom, garage and workshop
- Large deck with private boundary hedges
