Circa 1905, Tuckpoint Cottage is a beautifully presented example of the craftsmanship of its era, thoughtfully extended to the rear and offered with an unbeatable location. This two-bedroom home pairs period character with a double-glazed contemporary addition, suited to easy, low-maintenance living.
The location is the standout. Castlemaine Station is just 300 metres away, and central Castlemaine only 900 metres further, putting the Mill Complex, the Botanical Gardens, the Castlemaine Art Museum, and the town's restaurants, cafes and retail all within easy walking distance. Few homes offer this level of everyday convenience without leaving the character and quiet of a residential street.
The original cottage opens from the front verandah through large flagstones into a welcoming living room, where a solid wood heater sits within a period surround. Double-glazed windows have been sympathetically added to draw in the north light without disturbing the home's character. High timber-clad ceilings and double-hung windows carry through the two adjoining bedrooms, each with a decorative period fireplace opening. Ceiling fans are fitted throughout.
To the rear, a spacious north-facing open-plan kitchen, dining and second living area forms the heart of the home. The kitchen is fitted with stone benchtops, a gas cooktop, an undermount oven and a dishwasher. The living space includes built-in storage, and a split system extends heating and cooling from this addition through to the original cottage's living space. Concrete floors run underfoot, and three sets of double doors connect the extension to the outdoors: one to a small central courtyard with a water feature, one to the carport and garden, and a third to a vine-covered terrace.
The bathroom has been finished with a bath, a large walk-in shower and vanity, with a separate toilet and basin adjoining. A Euro-style laundry keeps the footprint efficient.
Outside, established gardens are framed by stone walling and steps, with beautiful planting throughout. A carport provides off-street parking, and the allotment measures approximately 344sqm.
Location is everything.
