Maldon has a way of slowing the day down. This weatherboard cottage lets you keep that pace and still get to work. Castlemaine is around 20 minutes away and Bendigo around 40, so the commute is manageable and the evenings are yours.
Inside, the lounge is bright and settled. Timber floorboards run underfoot, a split system keeps the seasons in check, and tall windows look out to established trees. There is space for a dining setting alongside the lounge. The kitchen has a country character, with updated and period cabinetry, open shelving and a freestanding gas cooktop and oven. Off the hall, a study gives you a place to work from home. The bathroom has a new shower, vanity and toilet, and the laundry is separate. There are two bedrooms. The main bedroom faces the front garden and has built-in robes.
The garden is what people remember. The 817sqm (approx.) block holds ornamental trees that colour well in autumn, fruit trees, lavender and raised garden beds ready for vegetables. The covered back verandah looks over it all, and the greenery beyond the boundary gives the garden a sense of space. A shed and carport cover the practical side, and a ramp to the front door makes access easy.
Maldon needs little introduction. Goldfields streetscapes, weekend markets, the Mount Tarrangower lookout and an intact historic main street draw visitors all year. Here, you live among them and come home to quiet. At this price, it is a real first step into the market.
