If the walls of this charming 100-year-old weatherboard home could talk, what a story they would have to tell!
Set on a perfectly positioned half acre (2223 square metres) in the heart of the idyllic rural community of Ceres, this unique property is packed with period features ready to be restored; or subdivide and redevelop (STCA) this prime parcel of land.
Ceres sits atop the beautiful Barrabool Hills, just beyond neighbouring Highton, and has its own fascinating history. The township features traditional sandstone buildings, a primary school, sporting facilities and is just a five-minute drive to the Ring Road and ever-popular Highton shopping and cafe precinct.
The home is surrounded in secluded privacy thanks to the established trees, lawn and gardens providing the perfect place to relax, escape life's hustle and bustle and enjoy the quiet tranquillity of village life.
Inside, this four bedroom family home offers space, a welcoming country feel and stunning period features.
The home's original polished Baltic flooring and 13-foot ceilings feature throughout. Three of its four bedrooms are very large, with built in robes, while the master also features an original ornate working fire place.
There's a story around every corner in this home. Even the tall linen cupboard door has its own history, having been an original part of the former Wheat Sheaf Inn - one of Ceres' original hotels - which was once located on the neighbouring property.
An extension, which took place in the 1960s, added another large bedroom and extended the kitchen/living space. The home incorporates many stylistic features of that era, including the decorative cornices, curtain pelmets, glass sliding doors and ornate lighting.
That same extension also added another of the home's standout features - a stunning loft room with 360 degree views of Ceres and beyond. This could be a study, office or the perfect artist's studio.
The large lounge has windows overlooking the garden and an open fire with beautiful original mantel.
The lounge leads to a further large sitting/dining room which features another fireplace also with original mantelpiece; while the delightful country kitchen has retained the impressive original wood stove.
A triple carport, chicken house, wood shed and large outdoor laundry/storage room add further to the country charm of this property. With three rain water tanks (76,500 litre capacity), means the “good life” is truly attainable here.
Deane Hughes : 0407 926 659
