13 Langley Street, Kyneton, Vic 3444

The Hollies is a beautifully-restored Victorian-Edwardian double brick home positioned on a corner allotment, surrounded by landscaped gardens and northerly aspect in a quiet pocket near the Campaspe River.

Built in 1898, The Hollies is a fine example of the era, standing on bluestone foundations and boasting a host of notable architectural and period details, including restored Welsh blue slate shingle roof, clay chimney pots and finials, decorative plaster and pressed metal ceilings, high Edwardian skirting boards, cornices, architraves, stained glass windows and timber plantation shutters throughout.

As you approach the home you step onto a partial wrap-around timber verandah featuring decorative tessellated tiling. Once inside the grand entrance, you are immediately struck by the grandeur of the home, where soaring 3.5-metre ceilings merge effortlessly with a Baltic pine floor hallway, setting the tone for the sophisticated elegance of the home. 

To the right, a formal lounge room has an original period timber fireplace and stained-glass windows, typifying the elegance and craftsmanship that continues throughout the interior. To the left, a large guest bedroom - or master - offers a cosy retreat with its own charming fireplace. Further along the hall is a grand dining room to entertain guests in a formal setting.

The Hollies also features an additional three generously-proportioned bedrooms, two in the second wing of the home, each maintaining the charm of a past era with their own period fireplaces and high pressed-metal ceilings. Two beautifully-appointed bathrooms - one fully renovated in 2024 -  provide modern luxury, complete with hydronic towel warmers and quality stone bench tops.

At the end of the 12-metre hallway sits the heart of the home - a beautifully-renovated kitchen and meals area. This is a cook's dream with new European appliances, a large Brazilian stone island bench perfect for family gathering and informal dining, butler's pantry, generous cellar and larder.  

The landscaped garden offers a serene escape with its mature plantings, huge century-old cypress hedge, original wisteria and two rare, variegated weeping holly trees, adding to the thoughtful design. The external spaces, including paved patio for outdoor dining plus the north-facing verandah, provide a perfect setting for entertaining or peaceful reflection, and highlight the architectural beauty of the home.

Dual instant hot water systems, oversized single garage with internal access, separate laundry with additional toilet and a powered 6 x 4 garden shed add to the home's practicality.

The Hollies represents an opportunity to secure a magnificent period home in the centre of Kyneton, offered for just the second time in over 60 years in one of country Victoria's most beloved historical towns, an hour from Melbourne. 

The meticulous restoration, combined with modern amenities such as double-glazed windows, insulation and hydronic heating throughout, ensures a comfortable and elegant living experience in tree-lined streets close to the Botanical Gardens, V Line train station, schools, shops, restaurants, river walks and all that Kyneton's vibrant community has to offer, makes The Hollies an enviable opportunity to own one of the region's landmark residences.