9 Campbell Street Castlemaine VIC
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Circa 1858 Victorian Cottage with a Private Garden
Some homes carry their history in their walls. This cottage was built by Cornish miners in circa 1858, when Castlemaine was a town of gold and promise, and it has been lovingly restored over the past 30 years. Double brick, softly yellow and fronted by timber shutters, it sits in a prime location. The train station and the shops are both an easy walk, and a picket gate opens to the side for parking.
Inside, the age is felt and not announced. High ceilings, Baltic pine and ash floors, and large double-hung windows let the light settle. Two bedrooms face the street. The first has an open fireplace with a period timber surround and a timber dado. Its floorboards are original 10-inch boards, reclaimed from ballast carried on ships arriving from Boston in the 1800s. The second bedroom has built-in robes. A third room off the lounge works as a home office.
The lounge is the cottage's heart. A second open fireplace anchors the room, and 6 x 6 windows borrow the greenery beyond. An arched doorway with a fanlight leads down a step to the kitchen. The ceiling is timber-lined, and a brick wall is left exposed. An ash island bench suits long breakfasts. The kitchen is fitted with a gas cooktop, an undermount oven and a Miele dishwasher, while a freestanding gas heater keeps winter at bay. Doors open to the verandah overlooking the garden. The bathroom keeps to the period, with a clawfoot bath, brass tapware and a green-bordered tile. The laundry has a separate powder room.
Then there is the garden. Private and pretty, it faces north, roses crowd a gravel path, and brick steps lead from the verandah. Cottage flowers and native greenery tumble together beside the paths, with a fruiting plum and a shed or potential studio at the rear. It is a place to sit with a cup of tea and stay a while.
Perfect for the weekender who steps off the train and is home within minutes. Ideal for the downsizer who wants shops and cafes all within walking distance. And a chance for anyone looking to add their own chapter to a house that has been home since 1858, with a garden to wander in summer.
Inside, the age is felt and not announced. High ceilings, Baltic pine and ash floors, and large double-hung windows let the light settle. Two bedrooms face the street. The first has an open fireplace with a period timber surround and a timber dado. Its floorboards are original 10-inch boards, reclaimed from ballast carried on ships arriving from Boston in the 1800s. The second bedroom has built-in robes. A third room off the lounge works as a home office.
The lounge is the cottage's heart. A second open fireplace anchors the room, and 6 x 6 windows borrow the greenery beyond. An arched doorway with a fanlight leads down a step to the kitchen. The ceiling is timber-lined, and a brick wall is left exposed. An ash island bench suits long breakfasts. The kitchen is fitted with a gas cooktop, an undermount oven and a Miele dishwasher, while a freestanding gas heater keeps winter at bay. Doors open to the verandah overlooking the garden. The bathroom keeps to the period, with a clawfoot bath, brass tapware and a green-bordered tile. The laundry has a separate powder room.
Then there is the garden. Private and pretty, it faces north, roses crowd a gravel path, and brick steps lead from the verandah. Cottage flowers and native greenery tumble together beside the paths, with a fruiting plum and a shed or potential studio at the rear. It is a place to sit with a cup of tea and stay a while.
Perfect for the weekender who steps off the train and is home within minutes. Ideal for the downsizer who wants shops and cafes all within walking distance. And a chance for anyone looking to add their own chapter to a house that has been home since 1858, with a garden to wander in summer.
Property Information
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Residential Sale
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$925,000
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House
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103 sqm
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419 sqm
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