Castlemaine 17 Brown Street
'WIMEREUX' 1859, HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT RESIDENCE IN TRANQUIL GARDEN SETTING.
Wimereux is an outstanding example of colonial-era architecture, a private and tranquil oasis in a beautiful setting of 4768m2 (1.1 acre) with established gardens, mature trees and distant views to Mount Franklin. Surrounded by wide flagstone verandas, the main residence, of brick and iron boasts many original features including 12' ceilings, 6" skirting boards, French doors to the verandas and paved alfresco terrace. This is a property that will appeal to the discerning buyer seeking a superior quality lifestyle with a distinctly rural feel yet within walking distance to Castlemaine's shops, services and train station.
The hub of the home is the light-filled dual aspect kitchen with marble benchtops, gas and electric cooking, dishwasher, integrated fridge, large pantry and enormous island preparation bench with an abundance of storage. Beyond, the light and airy conservatory-style dining room opens to the terrace, while the family lounge with built-in wood-fire heating is warm and inviting. A second formal lounge with triple aspect, fireplace and French doors to the veranda offers a quiet retreat with garden outlook. There are two queen-size bedrooms, master with BIR and private dressing/sitting room also with fireplace, ideal for home-office use. A second bedroom with garden views shares a centrally located family bathroom with separate toilet. Ducted gas heating and cooling keep the home comfortable year round. Attached to the residence and offering further family, guest or B&B options, the original brick Coach House has been converted to a comfortable accommodation venue with bathroom and sitting room. The spacious double bedroom features exposed beams, internal loft ladder and French doors opening to a North-facing patio with private garden. External stairs to the upper level reveal a study/home office or further bedroom. A spacious cellar underneath is a wine collector's dream. The grounds include a double carport, 2 garden/potting sheds, one with toilet, underground well with antique pump and bore to 60,000lt tank storage ensuring a constant water supply for gardens even under the harshest conditions. There is an historic 3 room brick barn with power suitable for storage, studio, workshop or conversion to further accommodation STCA.
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Get to know Castlemaine
The busy commercial and cultural hub of the region, Castlemaine is well known for its prosperous history and vibrant atmosphere. Once the centre of the richest alluvial goldfield in the world, Castlemaine’s population peaked at the height of the gold rush when the town almost became the state’s capital.
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- Rob Waller
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Property Information
- Land area approx 4768sqm
Property Features
- 3 Living Spaces
- Air Conditioning
- Area Views
- Art Studio
- Attic
- Balcony
- Brick
- Built In Wardrobes
- Carports 1
- Cellar
- Close to Schools
- Close to Shops
- Dishwasher
- Ducted Heating
- Garages 1
- Open Fireplace
- Toilets 3
- Workshop