17 Duke Street

Castlemaine VIC 3450

Set behind an olive hedge and picket-style fence, this double-fronted three-bedroom weatherboard cottage offers period charm, a home studio and a genuinely central Castlemaine address.Inside, the central living room has a raked ceiling and a gas heater set into a timber surround. The home then opens up at the rear to a spacious, north-facing kitchen, dining and second living area, laid over polished concrete floors. The kitchen offers a gas cooktop, under-mount oven and a wrap-around bench that suits casual dining, while the second living space includes a split system and direct access to a covered alfresco area, overlooking a back garden shaded by oaks at its rear boundary.Three bedrooms sit within the original part of the cottage, two with built-in robes, all finished with timber floorboards and double-hung windows. The updated bathroom includes a shower, toilet and vanity.Beside the house, a freestanding studio makes an ideal home office or retreat, with its own timber flooring, an open fireplace, double-hung windows and a verandah. A carport sits alongside, with a garden shed close by.The back garden is fully fenced, and its a 650m walk into the centre of town, taking in the Theatre Royal, Love Shack and the wider caf and dining scene. Castlemaine station is approximately a five-minute drive away, with direct rail services to both Melbourne and Bendigo.Castlemaine continues to draw people for its mix of heritage streetscapes, independent shops, weekend markets and a food and arts culture that punches well above its size. For anyone looking to downsize without giving up character, or buy a first home with room to make it their own, this is a considered, low-maintenance option in a genuinely walkable position.