22 Vanstan Road, Castlemaine, Vic 3450

When the current owner purchased this property over two decades ago, there was a house on a bare 8,002 sqm (2-acre). Since then, that bare block has been lovingly transformed into a tranquil oasis; a private sanctuary filled with majestic ghost and lemon scented gums, wattles and a bounty of bird attracting native plantings set amongst sweeping lawns. This is a property that delivers wonderful rural lifestyle living in a highly desirable neighbourhood.

Privately set back from the road, the 1971 built rendered brick home features a number of retro features including the era-defining L-shaped length-of-home covered verandah, timber and tiled flooring, timber architrave detail and stacked brick walling surrounding the built-in gas heating. Large feature windows in every room not only fill the interior with natural light, they also draw the beautiful, botanical surrounds into the home, providing a very serene feel. The living is easy with a warm and welcoming family room; perfect for family entertainment or gatherings. Slide, back the large glass doors to a spacious, north-facing covered alfresco deck where you’ll relax and dine at every opportunity while delighting in the beautiful birdsong and native wildlife that call this place home.

Meeting every need, the kitchen and meals area is light and bright, boasts gas and electric appliances and ample cabinetry and preparation space. Above the sink, large windows with garden views mean time at the sink will always be pleasurable. There are three bedrooms with built in robes an cabinetry. Centrally located, the family bathroom with separate toilet combines style and function. The laundry has storage and external access. Additional features include reverse-cycle heating/cooling, hall storage, carport, tool shed, dual driveway access and plenty of space for parking. Services include mains power and water plus traditional septic waste management system.

From the home’s rear, a sandstone verandah and path lead to a super cute yet, at 5.9m x 5.9m very  spacious garden-set studio. With dual access, fully lined, insulated, double-glazed and air-conditioned, this brilliant space is an ideal home office, study or hobby studio. 

Castlemaine’s secondary and primary schools, specialty stores, cafes, supermarkets and the renowned Botanical Gardens are all an easy 5 minutes’ drive, as is the fast train to Bendigo (20-minutes) and Melbourne (90-minutes).  Lifestyle properties of this size and quality so close to all town amenities are highly sought-after but rarely enter the market; their charm, character and location meaning they are very tightly held. This property is a case in point, being offered for only the second time in half a century. The work has been done and it’s time for you to enjoy the sublime lifestyle this beautiful property offers.