There is something quite unexpected about finding 1,782sqm of land this close to the centre of Daylesford. Behind its handsome Victorian façade, 52 Millar Street brings together the charm of a heritage weatherboard cottage with a generous, contemporary extension designed for relaxed modern living.
The front cottage dates to the 1890s and has an unmistakable sense of character, with soaring three-metre ceilings, Baltic timber floors, open fireplaces and pressed-metal ceilings lending each room its own sense of history and personality. Three bedrooms sit within the original part of the home, while the lounge centres around an original fireplace now fitted with a Ned Kelly wood heater, adding warmth and atmosphere on cooler Daylesford evenings.
A substantial two-story extension takes the home comfortably into the present. The central kitchen anchors with its expansive island bench and generous storage. The light-filled sunroom, with French doors leading to the deck, takes in long garden views to the West, while the dining area captures light from the North and leads to an ample alfresco area, the natural spot for lazy lunches or evenings by the fire pit.
Upstairs, the fourth bedroom serves as a family living space, perfect for movie nights, with a private deck offering sunset views over the treetops.
The bathroom looks out onto the garden through a frame of greenery, with a separate WC close by while an adjacent laundry offers storage and access to the garden.
This expansive central block includes macadamia, apple, cherry, feijoa, olive, nectarine and plum trees, a garden shed, and two under house cellars for further storage. In addition, there are two land parcels on one title and power has been installed to the rear garden. With the existing home positioned to the front of the block and driveway access along the north boundary the block is well configured for any future subdivision (STCA).
Recent updates have enhanced the home's comfort and functionality, with hydronic heating, split-system heating and cooling, an electric heat-pump hot water system, insulation and restumping all contributing to easy modern living.
The location is the cherry on top! Lake Daylesford, Daylesford's famous Main Street and the primary school are all just one block away, while the house itself sits on a very quiet street. This is truly a rare find.
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