Circa 1900, Arabella Cottage is a wonderful example of Daylesford’s early architectural history. The double fronted Victorian on 1018sqm (approx.) is in great company with other beautiful period homes in its town fringe, tree lined street. Stroll around the corner to the local shops, celebrated eateries, the supermarket and the Daylesford Lake.
Beyond the woven wire fence, the house with a wide verandah fronts a leafy, peaceful sanctuary with sealed side driveway access to the substantial 4 car brick garage.
Inside, it’s extended footprint celebrates its heritage heart while incorporating many contemporary comforts. Warm floorboards, sash windows, original lead lighting and a central wood heater bring plenty of charm.
Ducted heating, evaporative cooling and plantation shutters are fabulous updates. Noteworthy too, the home has been restumped, rewired and reroofed (with insulation in the floor and walls), ensuring it will stand proud for generations to come.
The flexible floorplan offers two living areas; a peaceful front sitting room/home office and a central lounge room that flows around to the dining area and kitchen. The kitchen is up to date and ready to please with a 900mm Westinghouse oven, Bosh dishwasher, excellent storage and a social breakfast bar.
There are 4 bedrooms, 3 are spoilt with their own ensuites. The private master suite with garden views, features a walk-through robe to the spacious ensuite, also accessible from the hallway, appointed with a deep soaker bath and shower.
Transition from the rear sunroom/playroom or the living room via French doors to an expansive sail-covered alfresco entertaining area. Beyond, the garden is established and low maintenance with shade trees and manicured hedging.
The enormous 4 car garage holds an array of possibilities, be it for storage or transformation into yet another dwelling (STCA) or a studio offering the opportunity to be set up as a gym, hobby room or meditative/yoga retreat.
Secure your place among the heritage gems of ever popular Daylesford and claim this special property as your dream family home, a weekender or lucrative holiday rental.
** We have obtained all information in this document from sources we believe to be reliable, however, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Prospective purchasers are advised to carry out their own investigations.