27 Butterworth Street, Castlemaine, Vic 3450

Set back and privately positioned on a generous 4563 sqm (approx), this unique three-bedroom, two-bathroom home offers the ideal blend of peaceful country living and the convenience of being just a short walk from central Castlemaine for retail, local amenities, schools, and the train service to Melbourne and Bendigo.

The home showcases a timeless mudbrick design, enhanced with natural timber cladding. The interiors feature a harmonious mix of wood and slate finishes, creating a warm and earthy ambience. Double-glazed timber windows (except in the bathrooms), hardwood timber floors, and high ceilings lined with marine ply all contribute to the home's character and sense of space. Additional highlights include an integrated 2kW solar system and a solar hot water service, ensuring both sustainability and energy efficiency. The well-appointed open-plan living area offers a seamless flow from dining to kitchen, with large north-facing windows framing the surrounding garden. Double doors lead to a private courtyard creating a seamless indoor and outdoor living space. The living is further enhanced by glass orb pendant lights by Mark Douglass Design, a reverse-cycle air conditioner, and a Metal Dynamics Gourmet solid wood heater with a baker's oven and cooktop. The dining area opens onto a generous south-facing entertaining deck (3.8m x 6.2m) with stunning area views, making it perfect for gatherings and the kitchen provides stone benchtops, timber cabinetry, an Asko dishwasher, a gas cooktop with an under-mount oven and a walk-in pantry. 

The main bedroom suite has a soaring raked ceiling and large south-facing windows, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, including Mount Franklin. Double doors open to the north-facing terrace, while built-in robes and a private timber-clad study (perfect for a home office or potential ensuite) complete this tranquil retreat. A gallery-like hallway leads to two additional spacious bedrooms, both with built-in robes and one with a split system. The generous timber-clad bathroom with slate flooring, has a large walk-in shower, vanity, built-in storage, and a separate toilet with a basin. The home also features an externally accessed laundry with a second bathroom, including a shower over the bath and toilet, making it perfect for guests. A fully insulated studio/guest quarters with a split system is nestled in the meandering gardens, offering privacy and comfort for visitors or as a separate retreat. Additional highlights include hydronic heating and ceiling fans.

The beautifully landscaped and irrigated garden features a mix of fruit trees, ornamental trees, Mediterranean-style plantings, roses, and natives, creating a vibrant and private outdoor escape. Rock walling and meandering pathways guide you through the grounds, while a vine and wisteria-clad pergola provides shade over the north-facing terrace, ideal for outdoor entertaining. Two large water tanks ensure irrigation throughout the year.

This exceptional home is a peaceful, retreat, offering the perfect mix of modern comfort and earthy charm, all within easy reach of Castlemaine's vibrant community.