Set in a lovely rural setting of approx 52 acres Aghadoe Estate is conveniently located between Daylesford and Ballarat and only 5 mins to Creswick. Built in circa 1860 but renovated extensively it...
Set in a lovely rural setting of approx 52 acres Aghadoe Estate is conveniently located between Daylesford and Ballarat and only 5 mins to Creswick. Built in circa 1860 but renovated extensively it still retains all of its period charm however has many modern comforts.
The homestead
The sweeping tree lined driveway leads you to the homestead with its wrap around Wisteria covered verandas and gardens. The homestead offers many period features including wide hallway with an arch and dado railing, high ceilings, cast iron fireplaces and timber flooring. Modern conveniences include a fabulous light filled gourmet kitchen with gorgeous original exposed brick feature wall and vaulted ceiling, four spacious bedrooms each with its own fireplace, two modern bathrooms, two inviting living areas each with wood burning fires (Jetmaster & Coonara), study, storage/utility room, ducted heating and cooling, slab heating to the kitchen, split system, monitored alarm system.
The Studio/5th Bedroom
A wonderful tranquil space which could be used as guest bedroom with its own ensuite complete with bespoke vanity and freestanding bath and a walk in robe. It also has a split system.
Outside the property offers many extensive lawn areas, a lovely fenced lawn courtyard with water fountain, ornamental grape vine covered arbour, an orchard of fruit and nut trees, chook pen and majestic wrought iron gates which lead to the expansive rear garden.
Other features include -
- Converted original stables with concrete floor and veranda to the back which could be used as a fantastic entertaining space
- Partially converted shearing shed ideal for guest accommodation/B & B (STCA), home office, artist studio has been fully lined and insulated, mezzanine, timber floors, plantation shutters, French doors leading to deck, picturesque views over the countryside
- Established gardens
- Vegetable garden completed with potting shed and greenhouse
- Majestic fir trees
- 6 paddocks with electric fencing and stock troughs, cattle yards with ramp
- Spring fed dam with irrigation to house garden
- 3 x 25,000 litre water tanks
- Town water
- 3 bay lock up garage
Aghadoe Estate is ideal for a weekend retreat, family home or a continuation of the currents owner's successful guest accommodation and wedding venue business.
