34 Bowden Street

Castlemaine VIC 3450

Offering grace and tranquillity in the heart of Castlemaine, this garden lover's paradise occupies a quiet corner position with views; a few minutes walk from the train station and shopping precinct. This splendidly styled Victorian features a central arched hallway, 11'6" ceilings, ducted heating and quality fixtures and fittings.
There are three bedrooms each with open fireplaces with cast iron inserts. The third one is used by the current owners as a library. The grand living-dining room has two open fireplaces, large north facing windows and air conditioning. An excellent kitchen and bathroom with modern appointments open off the rear hall.
The gardens and grounds are captivating and in recent years were featured in 'Australian Country Style' magazine and the book 'Gardens of the Goldfields', it has also been in the Castlemaine Festival of Gardens since 2001, and is watered by an excellent bore. There are also two tanks on the property. Other features are a shaded courtyard on the north side of the house and a vine-covered pergola on the south side. A gas BBQ is installed near the pergola. There are 195 roses, hedging, stone paths, fruit trees, an 'operatic' chook house and a walled vegetable garden.
Out-buildings include a brick cottage (possible fourth bedroom), which includes a shower, toilet and laundry with shelved storage area and linen cupboard. Other out-buildings include a storage/workshop shed with a potting shed/fern house attached. There is also a double carport.