38-40 Butcher Street

Step into a home that's as rare as it is remarkable. Set on a 1670m² corner block across two separate titles, it offers an exceptional lifestyle today and a smart investment for the future. Enjoy the expansive north-facing backyard now, and when the time is right, unlock the value of the second title. Designed by celebrated Sri Lankan architect Bala Balendra, a protégé of Geoffrey Bawa, this residence brings the elegance of Asian-influenced modernism to Bendigo. Every bespoke detail reflects thoughtful design and timeless appeal-custom handmade tiles, gentle mood lighting, luxurious woollen carpet, and abundant natural light all contribute to the comfort and character of this forever home. The master retreat, positioned at the front for peace and privacy, features a sun-drenched terrace, a vast WIR, dressing room, ensuite and a flexible study (or second WIR). Timber-lined ceilings and a dramatic, light-filled hallway create a sense of flow and sophistication. Multiple living zones offer both flexibility and spaciousness. The southern wing hosts a newly renovated kitchen with ASKO double ovens (steam and pyrolytic), a Miele gas cooktop, walk-in pantry, breakfast bar and dining area. The adjacent living space opens onto a generous alfresco and courtyard. To the north, soaring ceilings frame a sunken lounge and formal dining room, serviced by brand-new solar-powered heating and cooling. Both areas connect seamlessly to an outdoor entertaining space, recently enhanced with a new pergola. The family-friendly design continues with three additional bedrooms, each with built-in robes, desks, new thermal-lined curtains, ducted gas heating and external sliding doors to private rose gardens. An ensuite bathroom, central bathroom and separate toilet complete this wing. The outdoor potential of 3840 Butcher Street is vast: a large yard beyond motorised gates, carport parking for six vehicles, two huge water tanks, and plenty of room for entertaining, storing oversized vehicles/caravans/machinery, or future development. Positioned close to Bendigo's finest schools and La Trobe University, and just 10 minutes from the CBD, this property is a rare blend of architectural pedigree and practical flexibility. Strathdale is one of Bendigo's most tightly held and beautiful areas. With Bendigo National Park at one end of the street and Kennington Reservoir at the other, the home is surrounded by walking tracks. A café and bus stop are just 200m away, and a full shopping centre-with supermarket, post office, banks and diverse food offerings-is only 1km from your doorstep. Low-maintenance native gardens wrap the property, secured by a full-height brick fence that integrates seamlessly with the architecture and landscape. Nothing about this home is generic-there isn't a single white wall to be found. From the custom rendered letterbox to the quality door hardware, oversized internal doors and wide passageways, every element has been crafted to enhance ease of living. Built in 1983 with no expense spared, the recent updates honour the clean lines, organic forms, natural materials, earthy tones and matte textures of the original vision. At its heart sits the carpeted conversation pit, a beautifully preserved nod to mid-century modern design. This calming, contemplative lounge invites you to sink in, close your eyes and bask in the winter sun streaming through the wall of northern windows. It is pure, quiet comfort - a place that simply feels like home. A rapidly growing regional city with Melbourne-level amenity Bendigo continues to grow as one of regional Victoria's most desirable and future-focused cities, supported by exceptional infrastructure, major public and private hospitals, La Trobe University, and a thriving culinary and cultural scene. Award-winning restaurants, boutique cafés, the Bendigo Art Gallery, The Capital and Ullumbarra Theatres and a vibrant year-round festival calendar are all moments away. For commuters and travellers, Bendigo offers excellent transport links - 20 fast V/Line trains to Melbourne daily, a growing local airport with direct flights to Sydney, and quick freeway access for easy weekend trips to the city. For Melbourne buyers seeking space, architectural quality and lifestyle - at a level unattainable in the metropolitan market - this home presents a rare opportunity. A remarkable residence in a tightly held pocket, offering beauty, comfort, practicality and long-term value in equal measure.