311 Neill Street

Soldiers Hill VIC 3350

'Merrilees' is an elegant free-standing Victorian residence that combines classic with contemporary styling, nestled in a coveted location near the heart of Ballarat. Framed by a charming established cottage garden, this double-fronted home features a cast iron lacework verandah leading inside to a central arched hallway. Highlighted by light-filled beautifully renovated spaces, elements include high ceilings with roses, sash windows and polished Baltic pine floorboards. The master bedroom provides built-in wardrobes and a new en-suite, while the second and third sizeable bedrooms have open fireplaces.

The kitchen, dining and living area opens through to a set of French doors leading out to a paved area providing the perfect setting for alfresco entertaining with family and friends. The classic kitchen features stone benches, an ILVE free-standing cooker, Bosch dishwasher, quality tapware and an appliance cupboard. Further rooms include an impeccably appointed new bathroom and a full-size laundry with plenty of cupboards for storage.

Other attributes include gas ducted heating throughout, a split system with heating and cooling, off-street parking via a motorised double roller door, a garden shed and 2,500 litre rainwater tank. The low-maintenance lush rear garden has an attractive established silver birch tree, cherry tree, dwarf apple trees and a walk-in enclosure for chickens. This outstanding home is in a prestigious pocket close to Ballarat Railway Station, buses, Ballarat GovHub, shops, cafes, restaurants, schools and hospitals. All of this underpins the lifestyle benefits available with the modern conveniences one would expect from a home of this calibre.