1 Bowden Street

Castlemaine VIC 3450

This solid brick Edwardian home on 828 sqm (approx) has views over the surrounding landscape and a rear garden that catches the afternoon sun. Tuck-pointed brickwork and a box bay window give the facade its classic Edwardian proportions. Step through the front door with ruby-etched sidelights, Baltic pine floors, tall ceilings, and an arched central hallway, and you are through to the heart of the home.

The formal living room sits off the central hallway, its fireplace flanked by built-in bookshelves, a quiet spot for reading through the cooler months. From here, the home opens through to a dining room and a galley-style kitchen with dark stone benchtops, a freestanding gas cooktop, a dishwasher and a walk-in pantry, all light-filled and looking out to the garden through timber shutters. The pantry, tucked into what was likely part of the original stone building, has a coved ceiling and generous storage. Glass doors off the kitchen open onto a rear deck, an easy spot to sit with a coffee or a glass of wine while the view opens out toward the hills.

Two bedrooms face the street. The main bedroom has built-in robes on both sides, a box bay window, a second north-facing window and an open fireplace with an ornate period surround. Alongside it, a second bedroom also retains its original fireplace and period detailing. A third bedroom opens off the hallway. Pressed metal ceilings, ceiling roses, double-hung windows and timber shutters run throughout, evidence of a home that has been cared for rather than simply renovated. The bathroom, combined with the laundry, has a full-sized bath, a separate glass-screened shower, subway tiling and a separate toilet with basin, all finished with period-appropriate detailing. Ducted heating serves the home, with a split system in the dining area for year-round comfort.