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One of Victoria's finest estates with an illustrious history dating back to Circa 1888 and a celebrated garden setting designed by the former custodian Paul Bangay, 'St Ambrose' presides over approximately 2.69 acres offering a breathtaking mountain-view landscape that is simply unmatched.
Immersed in an exquisite Paul Bangay-designed backdrop of mature trees, hedges and enchanting formal gardens, this landmark luxury property establishes the highest expectations for living and entertaining on any scale. With a self-contained guest house and thoughtfully revived interiors that enjoy ever-changing seasonal outlooks across the enchanted picturesque gardens, this historic c1888 property is a timeless masterpiece for large-scale living or accommodation ventures.
Beyond the ornamental pear-lined driveway, the home's elegance transpires through two residences, including the c1900 original school house, with four bedrooms and four bathrooms, allowing the perfect setting for guest accommodation and event hosting. An abundance of light flowing from oversized windows captures the views from multiple formal living and dining rooms and bedroom suites, spilling out to the sprawling gardens and alfresco areas primed for lavish entertaining.
Upstairs, a hidden study is a private oasis with built-in cherry wood bookcases and a desk workspace, opening to a beautiful balcony with a bird's eye view of the grounds, Mount Macedon Ranges and the Woodend town clock through the canopy of trees. With a sunken stone conversation fire-pit, a swimming pool, a security system, hydronic heating, gas fireplaces, air-conditioning and a guaranteed water supply with 240,000L water tank storage. Gorgeous raked Western Red Cedar cathedral ceilings and polished concrete floors will impress any car enthusiasts within the two separate garages (room for 5+ vehicles total), whilst the three custom-made timber doors open onto the forecourt and cypress entrance garden allowing an entirely different entertaining zone if required.
Situated in the picturesque foothills of the Macedon Ranges, this spectacular estate is an ideal destination just under an hour from Melbourne and approximately 30 mins from Melbourne International Airport, whilst boutique town amenities and the V-Line train (60 mins to Melbourne) are within a short stroll. Note: The successful purchaser also has the first right of refusal to purchase the adjoining blocks of land at 22 Brooks Street, Woodend (on four separate titles) approximately 1 acre.
