Lovingly restored and rich in history, 2 Dundas Place, Miners Rest is a magnificent 1880s residence set on just over an acre of beautifully established and private gardens. Every detail of this remarkable home has been carefully curated to preserve its original charm while introducing the comforts of modern living, creating an unrivalled lifestyle offering just minutes from Ballarat.
At the heart of the home, the open-plan kitchen and central living space impresses with soaring vaulted ceilings, clerestory windows, and French doors that frame picturesque garden views. The remainder of the home continues the sense of scale and elegance with soaring 16-foot ceilings, beautiful Baltic pine floors, ornate plasterwork, and styling that honours its Victorian-era origins.
Two spacious lounge rooms capture the essence of the period, each adorned with open fireplaces and timeless detailing. The formal sitting room is particularly gracious – both welcoming and refined, a perfect space to entertain or unwind. The generous master suite enjoys direct access to a private paved patio with garden vistas and features a newly renovated ensuite with heated flooring and a large walk-in robe. The guest bedroom or second suite mirrors this sense of comfort and scale, while two further bedrooms upstairs share a well-appointed central bathroom.
A large rumpus room downstairs provides ideal flexibility for family life or further living space, complemented by a stunning bluestone cellar – a rare and atmospheric feature that underscores the home’s heritage value. Entertaining is effortless with approximately 80sqm of covered verandah space, ideal for outdoor dining and summer gatherings.
Practicality meets charm with a substantial 9x9 metre shed complete with automated roller door access. The original 1880s stables remain intact, offering scope for horse accommodation or further creative use. A 13-metre deep well, connected to a timer-controlled irrigation system, services the entire garden, ensuring year-round beauty and efficiency. With open fireplaces throughout, plus split system heating and cooling, the home is both atmospheric and comfortable in every season.
Positioned within easy reach of the Melbourne Freeway and just moments from the local supermarket and schools, this is a rare chance to secure a grand, historic family home offering rural tranquillity and commuter convenience. The current owners have restored the property with absolute care, ensuring every element is ready for the next custodians to continue the proud legacy of this truly special home.
