39 Stanbridge St, Daylesford is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom House and was built in 1930. The property has a land size of 818m2 and floor size of 128m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in June 1979.
In one of Daylesfords most delightful parts on Wombat Hill, Leapfrog Cottage named to leap over all the traditional thinking of building in the 1990s. A house built around eco design, quickly becoming a warm, soulful, home connected to the land beneath it.
Just moments from cafs, schools, the Sunday Market, Botanic Gardens and the walking tracks of Cornish Hill, this property offers convenience and the slower rhythm of a genuinely sustainable lifestyle.
Enjoy 818m of deep volcanic soil on the iconic Wombat Hill, the property has been lovingly cultivated for productive living. Fruit trees, vegetables, vines, chook house and abundant room to expand your own gardening passions. Designed to access northern and western light, the garden and home are designed to work in harmony with the seasons, creating warmth, productivity and year-round comfort.
Built in 1995 by one of Daylesfords most respected builders, the home combines the charm of a heritage miners cottage with the intelligence of thoughtful eco design. Passive solar orientation, recycled timbers, Jarrah windows and doors, and light exterior materials create a home that feels grounded, enduring and energy efficient to live in.
Everyone has loved living there. The spaces feel calm, generous and deeply liveable designed for connection, privacy and flexibility across all generations.
There are three bedrooms, two bathrooms, easy indooroutdoor flow and multiple spaces to gather, work, create or retreat. The accessible ground-floor layout and spacious family bathroom with walk-in shower and large bath add further practicality for families and those with any mobility issues.
Outside is where Leapfrog Cottage truly captures hearts.
Brick pathways wind through edible gardens and established greenery. A vine-covered pergola sets the scene for long lunches and summer evenings. The firepit doubles as a BBQ for lovely entertaining under beautiful skies. Children and animals can run around. Gardeners can lose themselves for hours.
Importantly, this is also a property with genuine long-term upside for anyone wanting to expand or renovate. The large block of land could easily have a Granny flat in the rear or a Work from Home Studio and more accommodation on the western side with road access.
With generous roof space, you could easily extend upstairs, or take the top floor off and build a second story whilst updating and Go Electric. Some renovation works have already commenced, including some re-cladding and painting, providing an excellent foundation for future value-adding improvements. Enjoy it all now and do it over time.
For buyers seeking resilience, sustainability and quality, this is a gorgeous property to choose. This is not a quick cosmetic renovation or a compromised build. It is a thoughtfully designed spaces and places where residents have enjoyed the flexibility of use setting up work area for couples; family living. All responding beautifully to Daylesfords changing seasons and increasingly, to the realities of climate-conscious living. The excellent solar orientation also makes the property ideal for transitioning to a fully electric, low-energy future.
Whether you are a first-home buyer searching for authenticity and long-term potential, a family wanting gardens and walkability, a remote worker craving beauty and balance, or an investor looking for a quality-built property with substantial upside, Leapfrog Cottage offers a wide choice.
SUMMARY
818m of rich volcanic soil on Wombat Hill
Passive solar design with excellent northern and western light
Three bedrooms and two bathrooms
Recycled timbers and Jarrah windows and doors
Edible gardens, fruit trees, vines and chook house
Outdoor pergola and firepit entertaining areas
Flexible spaces for families, creatives and remote Work from Home
Scope for studio, granny flat or further extension (STCA)
Walk to cafs, schools, Botanic Gardens and Cornish Hill trails
Quality-built home with outstanding long-term potential
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The size of Daylesford is approximately 36.1 square kilometres. There are 12 parks, covering nearly 24.7% of the total area. The population of Daylesford in 2016 was 2548 people. By 2021 the population was 2781 showing a population growth of 9.1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Daylesford is 60-69 years. Households in Daylesford are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1400 - $1799 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Daylesford work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 69.40% of the homes in Daylesford were owner-occupied compared with 67.80% in 2016.
Daylesford has 2,833 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Daylesford have seen a 10.77% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 16.56% increase. As at 30 April 2026:
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