2 Ross Dr, Castlemaine is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom House. The property has a land size of 2804m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in September 2024.
This circa 1890s two-bedroom cottage imbues country charm with an ideal location and an enviable view of Mount Alexander. Location is everything. The generously sized 2831 sqm (approx) property is a short walk into Castlemaine for retail, amenities and walking tracks in all directions towards Chewton, Fryerstown or Campbells Creek.
Before entering the cottage, a north-facing front verandah invites you to relax while enjoying views of the surrounding landscape. The floorplan features direct entry into the living and dining, with all the period charm of a cove ceiling, floorboards, a timber-lined Dado, quaint 6/6 windows, and a solid wood heater inset into a period fireplace with surround. The country-style kitchen provides a freestanding electric cooktop with an oven, a wood-burning stove inset into a period fireplace with timber surround, and a large window that frames the back garden with ornamental pear trees and a pergola.
The main bedroom is north-facing with a high ceiling, large windows and private access to the central bathroom. The second bedroom is light and bright with a high cove ceiling and outlooks to the side garden. The bathroom has combined laundry facilities and provides a shower, a bath, a vanity and a toilet. Modern updates to the cottage include a split system and evaporative cooling.
The generous 2831 sqm (approx) grounds include a 7.4m x 6m shed with power and water connected and a low-maintenance garden with an orchard, providing ideal spots to entertain under the trees and enjoy the uninterrupted view of Mount Alexander. The corner allotment property has dual street access, providing an opportunity for subdivision (STCA).
Pretty as a picture, this late Victorian cottage is the perfect country retreat as a weekend getaway or as a home base to restore, renew and or renovate. With its idyllic view of Mount Alexander, a short walk into town or the bushland nearby, this property is the perfect escape to the country.
The size of Castlemaine is approximately 20.2 square kilometres. It has 26 parks covering nearly 22.3% of total area. The population of Castlemaine in 2016 was 6757 people. By 2021 the population was 7506 showing a population growth of 11.1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Castlemaine is 60-69 years. Households in Castlemaine are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Castlemaine work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 73.40% of the homes in Castlemaine were owner-occupied compared with 71.00% in 2016.
Castlemaine has 4,803 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Castlemaine have seen a 30.71% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 30.30% increase. As at 31 January 2026:
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