37 Lorna Street

Introducing Braeside, c1895, one of Australia's finest Queen Anne homes, encircled by 2,611sqm of beautiful historic gardens. Designed by celebrated architect Frederick Menkens, this freshly restored triple-brick masterpiece was built for Joseph and Fanny Wood, prominent Novocastrians and owners of famous Castlemaine Brewery and Wood's Wine & Spirit Co. Featuring encircling verandahs and elevated architectural grace, nestled in almost 2/3 acre of sweeping gardens, it is a sight to behold! The historic triple gated entrance offers the same beautiful unfolding sense of heritage as you enter its tree-lined drive and sweeping approach, which once held horsedrawn carriages. The rare Dutch gable facade and stunning marble staircase leads onto breezy verandahs and beautiful stained glass door entryways. In fact, each room of the five bedroom property features French doors onto verandah garden views. Features include a large dine-in Carrara marble and timber kitchen with walk-in pantry. The sunken living room features soaring ornate ceilings, huge garden view windows, cedar fireplace and joinery, and polished timber floors, spilling onto verandahs via amazing stained-glass doors. The lovely separate formal dining room has French doors onto verandahs. Five stunning grand bedrooms, including the exquisite master bedroom, featuring a huge remarkable stained glass and cedar bay window set with fabulous views, soaring ornate ceilings, fireplace, ensuite, Kauri floors and French doors. Scope for careful subdivision and attic conversion [STCA]. Undoubtedly an impressive rare offering, only 10 minutes from CBD and beaches.