30 Newstead Road

Maldon VIC 3463

'Paddolane is a place that brings people together' is a perfect description of this circa 1860s four-bedroom cottage, which enfolds you in its warmth and treats you with kindness. Set back from the street and surrounded by a beautiful established garden, "Paddolane House" is steeped in local history and conveniently located within a short stroll to historic Maldon.

A front porch leads into the original sitting room of the historic cottage, highlighted by the period open fireplace with an Art Nouveau surround. A hall leads to two bedrooms, the main with a split system, a built-in wardrobe, and an ensuite with a shower, vanity and toilet. At the heart of the cottage is a professional kitchen with stainless steel benchtops, a dishwasher, a freestanding gas cooktop with an oven and plenty of storage. Facing north with doors opening onto the garden and entertaining area is an open plan living room with dining and a snug with a Nectre solid wood heater and baker's oven. To the rear of this much-loved cottage is an office/study, a bathroom with a bath, shower, vanity, a separate toilet and laundry with storage. Updates include two split systems, ceiling fans, carpet, solar hot water and period details being; timber cove ceilings, floorboards, leadlight windows, and pressed metal exterior hoods. This property is on bottled gas.

The 1318sqm property includes a four-car carport (10m x 5m), a studio/ guest house with a deck overlooking the garden, 6 x water tanks, shedding, secure fencing and a meandering garden with gravel paths dotted with established trees and private sitting areas and a mix of native and ornamental, citrus and fruiting.