45 Bailey Street, Amphitheatre, Vic 3468

Changing hands for only the third time in 148 years, Glenlogie House was built in 1876 by the prominent merchants Henry and Eliza Spiers. Supplying miners during the gold rush, Glenlogie House is an excellent reflection of their wealth. A tasteful addition in 1984 turned this prominent home into the ultimate in prestigious country living.  Considerable works have been completed in recent years to bring the home into the 21st century whilst preserving all of its period charm and original features expected in a house of such importance and grandeur. Boasting five original marble fireplaces, lofty ceilings, original sash windows and decorative lead lighting, parquetry flooring and original floorboards. The home features an ornate cantilevered balcony with serpentine trim on its north and east sides which is accessed via the original French doors, and there is a lower-level, wrap-around verandah.  Entering through the grand front door, you are greeted by a selection of formal living spaces including a front sitting room, spacious library and formal dining room. The heart of the home, the spacious kitchen, retains the flagstone flooring from the Spier's original cottage. With a gas cooktop, dishwasher and wood stove/oven with wetback, this kitchen offers space many only dream of. The Butler's Pantry provides ample storage and a secondary preparation area with built-in shelving. Moving through the kitchen, you are greeted by the lounge; with parquetry floors, a combustion wood heater and flooded with natural light. This informal living area has magnificent views of the property, allowing the gorgeous English gardens to be enjoyed year-round, with the comfort of economical wood fire heating. Upstairs holds 5 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and another informal living space. There is also an antique slate-top Bagatelle table; a 19th-century, French billiards-like game.  The balcony is accessed through French doors between the Master suite and bedroom 2; a stunning spot to take your morning cup of tea whilst overlooking the Pyrenees Ranges. Storage is abundant with built-in cupboards in the upstairs lounge, a large walk-in linen press, and a spacious attic accessed through a wall-hung ladder in the upstairs hallway between bedrooms 4 and 5. Bedrooms 1, 2, 3, and 4 have built-in robes. There is additional storage underneath both staircases and under-bench storage in the laundry. The house garden contains a brick, solid- roofed conservatory/games room which provides ample space to entertain family and friends. The natural light from the expansive windows would also lend it to being transformed into an artist's studio.  The gardens have been nurtured and hold a stunning collection of mature Elm, Oak and Plane trees. Glenlogie is also home to one of Victoria's oldest Irish Strawberry trees. The vegetable garden is surrounded by a brick wall and has ample space to be a functioning kitchen garden. The house garden also holds a stunning magnolia, established roses, and countless brick lined garden beds scattered with perennial bulbs and flowers. Securely fenced into four paddocks, with mains water-fed troughs and a dam catchment, there is ample opportunity for equestrian enthusiasts and hobby farmers alike. Among the historic outbuildings are the old stables, the brick water closet, meat room, and the original underground brick tank which is plumbed into the house. The more contemporary shed is connected to 3 phase mains power vaulted ceilings for machinery or boat storage, and a small mezzanine level. The shed is adjoined by an old brick hobby room and a separate recreational area with scope to be turned into a Bed and Breakfast (STCA). A commutable distance to Ballarat and with Avoca 13 km up the road, Glenlogie House is the perfect blend of grand country living without the need for sacrifice. With many internationally acclaimed wineries at your fingertips, access to beautiful mountain ranges and a beautiful home steeped in history,