8 Leggatt Street, Daylesford, Vic 3460

Anyone who admires the intricacies of a heritage property knows there is something very special about beautifully designed and well-proportioned rooms. 'The Coach House' is no exception, and is considered one of Daylesford's most admired historic landmark properties. It has been impeccably restored for modern living and comfort, yet all of its architectural and intrinsic character, as well as, exterior fabric have been preserved and retained. This property is perfect as a weekend country escape, a grand private family residence, or commercial use.

The Coach House Hotel was built by Mr Neil Leggatt and his wife Jessie in 1854, to cater to the needs of people travelling between Melbourne and the Goldfields. The Leggatt's emigrated from Scotland in the early 1850's settling in Daylesford and establishing a general store and gold-buying business, before opening The Coach House Hotel. After Mr Leggatt died in 1871, Mrs Leggatt converted the hotel into her private residence. The inscription of Neil Leggatt as licensee remains visible above the original front doors.

The interiors of this sandstone residence are elegant, spacious and have all the classical architectural elements associated with the early Victorian period - deep cornices, high ceilings, elaborate rosettes and decorative ceilings, wide architraves, pine flooring, solid skirting boards and open fireplaces.

From the first floor (street entry level), the Coach House offers a grand front entry hall, one generous bedroom, large bathroom, powder room, dining area that seats up to 14, lounge area, substantial kitchen and the grand terrace with unencumbered views of Lake Daylesford, and direct access down into the sprawling garden. The second floor offers four more generous bedrooms, another large bathroom, second sitting room / sunroom and access to the front balcony with views across Lake Daylesford and to Wombat Hill.

The ground floor is accessed both via a dedicated, striking sandstone stairway from the street frontage and directly off the garden. This floor currently accommodates the laundry and an enormous recreational zone but represents significant adaptation potential STCA.

The gardens of The Coach House are spread over 956sqm and have been painstakingly restored. Perfectly positioned on the waterfront at Lake Daylesford, with mature trees, deep beautiful garden beds and extensive lawn area, the garden is one of the most coveted on the lake's frontage.

The Coach House is well positioned in Daylesford, one of Australia's premier tourism hotspots. The region is a destination of choice and is famously known for its natural mineral springs, spa, and well-being experiences. The township has an active artistic community, boutique and antique stores, historic architecture and streetscapes, and an enviable food and wine culture with some of the best restaurants and cafes in Victoria. Nearby are the historic towns and hamlets of Trentham, Glenlyon, Ballarat, Castlemaine and the Macedon Ranges and Central Goldfields. The coach House is within an 85 minute scenic drive from Melbourne's CBD and Tullamarine Airport.

Whether The Coach House is your next family home, country weekender, or an upmarket accommodation venture - this property offers an exciting opportunity to be a part of history and own one of Daylesford's truly exceptional and iconic historic holdings.

For further information or to arrange a private inspection, please contact Sue Gratton on - 0407 599 559 or email - [email protected] or Dominic Romeo on - 0438 500 277.