3 Burnett Rd, Castlemaine is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom House. The property has a land size of 8985m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in March 2026. There are other 4 bedroom House sold in Castlemaine in the last 12 months.
Steeped in history and refined elegance, Forest Hall is a magnificent Regency-style brick homestead (circa 1867) set amid glorious, established gardens on approximately 8985m (2.22 acres)-just 400 metres from the north entrance of Castlemaine's celebrated Botanical Gardens.
Held by the same family for half a century, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to secure one of Castlemaine's landmark heritage estates.
Originally built as the residence of William Froome, proprietor of a renowned 19th-century drapery emporium, the home displays grand proportions, fine craftsmanship and an atmosphere of timeless serenity.
Key Features
8 main rooms with exceptional scale
3 or 4 bedrooms with enchanting garden views
Grand central hallway flowing onto wide flagstone-paved verandahs
Soaring ceilings, tall sash windows & multiple fireplaces.
Hydronic heating throughout.
Original joinery & refined period detailing throughout
Detached brick stables with charming upstairs room - ideal as studio, retreat or creative workspace
2.22 acres (8985m) of beautifully established gardens
A Residence of rare grace
Wraparound verandahs encircle the home, offering peaceful vantage points over the surrounding greenery. Every room enjoys leafy outlooks, elevating the sense of calm and connection to the landscape.
The historic brick stables-with its atmospheric upstairs room-introduce versatility and character, providing scope for guest accommodation, artistic pursuits or private retreat.
Glorious grounds
The private gardens are an enduring delight, with:
Parterre plantings and shade house
Meandering paths and manicured hedging
A distinguished Tait iron arbour
Together, they create a richly textured garden sanctuary of seasonal colour and structure.
A once-in-a-generation offering
Forest Hall stands as a property of exceptional heritage and presence-offered for the first time in 50 years and presenting an extraordinary opportunity to secure a historic homestead in one of Castlemaine's most picturesque and tightly held settings.
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 4,792 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Castlemaine have seen a 15.97% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 18.41% increase. As at 30 April 2026:
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