72 Kennedy Street

Castlemaine VIC 3450

Slow down and escape the hustle and bustle by retreating to this four-bedroom, double-fronted Victorian-period cottage with an imbued sense of calm, a feeling of zen carries into the back private garden, a hidden oasis of established trees and water features.

The cottage features two front bedrooms, one with a period open fireplace and surround and a central hall leads to two further bedrooms, the main with built-in robes and an ensuite with a shower over bath, a toilet and vanity, before opening into the heart of the home. The kitchen/ dining features period cabinets, a fireplace, and a freestanding gas cooktop and adjoining this space is a laundry and a second bathroom with a shower, toilet and vanity. At the rear of the home is a magnificent spacious north and east-facing living space with double-glazed windows and bi-fold doors opening out onto the beautiful tranquil garden. The living space provides the perfect place to sit and relax, with morning and afternoon light filtering into the room. Features of the room include a solid wood heater, a raked ceiling and a split system. Updates include a 3Kw solar system, with period details being Baltic floorboards, high ceilings and a timber Dado.

The 430sqm property includes a pretty front cottage garden and a private back garden featuring garden ponds, established trees, including a persimmon tree, a raised veggie garden, a kiwi vine-covered pergola, quiet sitting areas, a water tank and a 3m x 3m shed. The central location allows for a short walk to the CBD and train station, a stroll to the Botanical Gardens, the Mill Market Complex, the Castlemaine North School and shops and retail.