Behind a bullnose verandah trimmed in iron lace, "Panama" carries over a century of character, with a thoughtful renovation that makes it as easy to live in as it is to love.
Polished timber floorboards run through the home, catching the light and adding warmth to every room. The front living room sets the tone, with a VJ timber-lined ceiling and plantation shutters, plus a split system and ceiling fan for year-round comfort.
The renovated kitchen is the heart of the home. Its timber-topped island has seating for four, and it pairs subway tiling and a gas cooktop with the original brick fireplace. A vintage stove sits in the hearth as a striking nod to the cottage's past. Both bedrooms have built-in storage and ceiling fans. They're served by a fully renovated bathroom with a frameless glass shower and stone-topped vanity.
Step outside to the covered, tiled alfresco, protected from the weather and ready for entertaining in every season, from long summer lunches to winter gatherings. It overlooks the terraced grounds, which are the real showstopper. Sandstone steps rise past established plantings to a vine-draped pergola, while fountains and birdbaths bring the birdlife in. It's a garden built over years of care, and ready for its next custodian.
Tucked into the rear garden is "Frankie," a charming permanent caravan with its own small deck. It's ideal for guests, so when friends and family come up from Melbourne for the weekend, everyone has their own space.
Practical touches include secure fencing all round and a double carport.
Set on the edge of Castlemaine, "Panama" puts the best of both towns within easy reach. In Campbells Creek, the historic Five Flags Hotel is a short stroll for a counter meal, and Campbells Creek Primary School is close by. Walking trails follow the creek just across the road, and the old railway trail runs behind the property.
Just 2 km away, Castlemaine has everything you need: supermarkets and specialty shopping, cafés and restaurants, the Theatre Royal, The Mill precinct, the Botanical Gardens and the Saturday Wesley Hill Market. For families, there's Castlemaine Secondary College and a choice of primary schools, along with Castlemaine Health. The train station offers direct V/Line services to Melbourne, making the city an easy trip for work or play, or for your guests heading up to stay in Frankie.
2 bedrooms with built-in storage, 1 renovated bathroom
Circa 1906 cottage with period features throughout
Bullnose verandah, VJ timber-lined ceiling to living room
Polished timber floorboards throughout
Renovated kitchen with original brick fireplace and vintage stove feature
Split system to living, ceiling fans to living and both bedrooms
Covered, tiled alfresco for year-round entertaining
Beautifully established terraced gardens
"Frankie" - permanent caravan for guest accommodation
Securely fenced, double carport
Walk to the Five Flags Hotel and Campbells Creek Primary, 2 km to Castlemaine CBD, schools, shops and V/Line station
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