35 Wattle Gully Road

Maldon VIC 3463

The dictionary defines paradise as an ideal or idyllic place or state. With its enchanting setting, Wattle Gully is indeed paradise. Nestled on a privately set 2.1 acres at the base of the Rock of Ages and with Maldon Historic Reserve at your doorstep, it's easy to forget this delightful property is within easy walking distance to Maldon's vibrant shopping and caf strip, primary school and sporting facilities. Not another house is visible, the air is filled with birdsong and the feeling of calm and tranquility is instant.

Sitting sympathetically with its surroundings, the block-fronted weatherboard and iron family home with its distinct butterfly gabled roof and wide, covered front verandah began its life in Baringhup in the 1920s before being relocated to its present site in 1969. Reflective of its period, numerous features abound including 12' timber-lined ceilings, picture rails, dado paneling, gorgeous, polished hardwood flooring and large sash windows, all in beautiful condition. Fanning off the wide, central hallway are three king-size bedrooms all boasting beautiful period detail. The premier suite hosts a private retreat with lovely views across the gardens to Mount Tarrangower. Spacious, light-filled and with its own access, this space lends itself to home office/study use or conversion to walk-in robe and ensuite. Beyond the bedrooms, the hallway opens to a generous living/dining space featuring wood-fire heating and elegant bay window with leadlight detail. Step through to the original farmhouse kitchen with its chimney-set Wellstood wood-fire stove. A century old, the stove has been meticulously restored to superb working order; set to deliver culinary delights well into the next century. Open the traditional kitchen back door to the wrap-around rear verandah with its lovely sunny alfresco deck and tree-studded country-garden vista. Adding to the magic are the breathtakingly beautiful sunsets over Mt Tarrangower. Additional features: practical family bathroom with separate toilet, laundry, mains power and water, traditional septic waste management system.