One of the most historic properties in the Castlemaine district- first time offered to the market in 100 years. First established by John Lockwood Westaby in 1865 and serviced the miners of the Chewton Goldfields as a hotel and then store for more than forty years. The property was purchased by George Archer in 1911 and has remained in his family until today. This National Trust classified building comprises of five main rooms: historic bar room with cellar, a cute parlour with open fireplace, central kitchen, two bathrooms and a bedroom with a second bedroom sympathetically added in more recent years. Features include polished timber floors, return verandah, heating. Situated on a generous allotment with shedding, established trees and decorative fountain – this is a genuine piece of Victorian gold rush history.