142 Johnstone Street

The Phone Code for this property is: 57013. Please quote this number when phoning or texting. "Glen Airlie" is a character filled cottage just a 3 minute 2km drive to Castlemaine's vibrant and diverse shopping precinct and all local amenities. This original Castlemaine miner's cottage was saved from demolition and relocated to this site in the late 1990's so roofing, stumping, wiring, plumbing, insulation and chimney were replaced to comply with modern building standards, whilst the home retains Victorian decorative features including original timber panelled doors, brass door fittings, sash windows, soaring high ceilings, with deep cornices and ceiling roses. The sitting room is light and bright with large north facing double sash windows. Traditional features include dado panelling, feature glass panelled door and an open fireplace with marble surrounds. High ceilings keep the home cooler in summer, whilst the modern insulation retains warmth in colder days. Heating options include a newly updated efficient gas ducted heating unit, an open fireplace in the sitting room, and reverse cycle air conditioning in the dining/family room. 3 good sized bedrooms (one currently used as a home office space) all have floor to ceiling BIR's and generous overhead storage. Towards the rear of the home, utility spaces include a bright sunny bathroom with separate shower and bath, toilet and storage. A second toilet is located next to the laundry. The home has an abundance of storage including two hallway linen cupboards. The spacious kitchen has features which will appeal to passionate cooks. The under-bench storage, has been thoughtfully designed so that all your kitchen accessories and appliances can be accessed easily. Granite topped bench surfaces and high quality European appliances including a duel fuel Ilve stove with triple glazed oven, and overhead extractor fan, vented to the outdoors. A Miele dishwasher and pantry completes the focus on functionality. The elevated view from the kitchen window beckons outwards toward a commanding landscape and garden. The adjoining dining/family room has direct access via French doors to the undercover full-length balcony and a paved area for al fresco dining. A picket-fenced cottage garden faces the tree-lined street frontage. The generous driveway leads to the carport, which provides sheltered access to the home via the side door. The driveway allows an additional 3 tandem off-street parking spaces. A garden shed with power connected is conveniently located behind the carport. The sloping block is generous at 791sq metres, landscaped with stone and brick feature garden beds. There is a fully fenced area for pets, and the zoned and terraced levels make this well-designed garden easy to maintain, and serves to completely mitigate any mapped flood risk from affecting the elevated home. Beyond the fenced gated area, reveals a tranquil retreat where the land joins the lower bank of Campbell's Creek. The gentle sound of flowing water, and the natural reserve beyond creates a shady restorative private space to enjoy an abundance of native bird life and nesting platypus in season. For those in search of a sustainable, mindful lifestyle with town convenience there is ample room for growing food, raised garden beds, and chickens. Viewings are by private inspections only. Viewings are available Fridays and Saturdays during the hours between 10.00am -3.30pm, by TEXTING or EMAILING the vendor directly. (Alternative viewing times may be possible on by prior agreement) Disclaimer: Whilst every care has been taken to verify the accuracy of the details in this advertisement, For Sale By Owner Pty Ltd (forsalebyowner.com.au) cannot guarantee its correctness. Prospective buyers or tenants need to take such action as is necessary, to satisfy themselves of any pertinent matters.