44 Main Road

Campbells Creek VIC 3451

On an extensive 6 acre allotment, over 2 titles, this magnificent historical residence is nestled within beautiful landscaped gardens and bush river frontage a unique property only 3kms from the heart of Castlemaine. Built in the 1850 s and completed in the 1880 s, the impressive home and property are steeped in history, as it was once the Phoenix, later known as Standard, Brewery; the first to be established in Castlemaine. Nowadays, the grand Victorian consists of 2 living rooms, country style kitchen with quality appliances and a vast walk in pantry, 5 bedrooms, including 2 with ensuites, family bathroom, laundry and cellar. Features include gas ducted heating, evaporative cooling, a gas column in the kitchen and wood heater in the main living room. Extensive outbuildings include 2 sheds, one with power, a carport with 2 car spaces, chicken coop and outhouse toilet. Not to be outshone by the house, the 5000sqm garden has been superbly designed incorporating a sunken garden and pond landscaped on the site of the original brewery and using its remains. A thriving haven of fruit trees, berry canes, grape vines, vegetable beds, flowers and lawns, these grounds can be watered from a well fed by a clean underground stream. Beyond the garden, the land stretches to the river flats of Campbells Creek. This is a very rare opportunity for the right home buyer.