Ballindown Gardener's Cottage c.1925.
Register your interest for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own one of Mundaring's most cherished historic homes;
Some homes are built. Others become part of a community's story.
Welcome to Ballindown Gardener's Cottage, one of Mundaring's most treasured heritage residences.
Constructed circa 1925 by Alex McCallum for the Ballindown Estate's head gardener, this remarkable home has stood for a century as a testament to craftsmanship, beauty and the rich history of the Perth Hills.
Today, the property is formally recognised by both the Shire of Mundaring Municipal Heritage Inventory and the State Heritage Office for its historical, social and aesthetic significance-a distinction that simply cannot be recreated in a modern home.
Lovingly restored with great care and respect for its heritage character, the home seamlessly blends timeless charm with thoughtful modern comforts. Featuring a new galley kitchen and adjoining scullery/laundry with original features, including beautiful vintage doors salvaged from the former Palace Hotel on St George's Terrace, Perth.
A stunning newly constructed entertaining deck extends the living space into the gardens, while the beautifully renovated bathroom delivers everyday luxury without compromising the home's authentic soul.
Set amongst 1,841m² of established gardens, every season brings a new display of colour, fragrance and birdsong. The rose garden, originally established by the Ballindown Estate's orchardist, Mr Atkinson, continues to flourish nearly a century later, creating one of the most historically rich garden settings in the Perth Hills.
Adding further versatility is the original painter's cottage nestled within the rear gardens-a charming reminder of a bygone era-along with an additional timber cabin, a substantial workshop/shed, traditional outdoor toilet, second laundry and extensive storage.
Whether you're an artist, collector, gardener, home business operator or simply someone who appreciates unique spaces, the possibilities here are truly endless.
For decades, this iconic property operated as a much-loved local business before beginning its next chapter as a beautifully restored private residence. Its rich history, exceptional presentation and unmatched character make it unlike anything else currently available in Mundaring.
Features include:
• Circa 1925 Ballindown Gardener's Cottage
• Mixed Use Zoning (RR1)
• Heritage recognised by the Shire of Mundaring and State Heritage Office
• Beautifully restored original character home
• Stunning new entertaining deck
• Newly renovated bathroom
• New kitchen cabinetry
• Newly added scullery/laundry room
• Solar Power (8kW panels, 5kVA Smile S5 Inverter, 10.08kWh of batteries)
• Original vintage painter's cottage (ready for some TLC)
• Separate timber cabin
• Large workshop/shed
• Outdoor toilet and second laundry
• Established century-old gardens, featuring heritage rose garden and fruit trees bearing grapes, plums, lemons and grapefruit
• 1841m² of original landscaped grounds
• Outstanding lifestyle property with exceptional historical significance
Properties such as this rarely become available.
This is far more than a house.
It is an opportunity to become the next custodian of one of Mundaring's most admired historic homes-a place where history, craftsmanship and nature exist in perfect harmony.
Ballindown Gardener's Cottage is ready to begin its next chapter... more photos coming soon!
