Surrounded by historic churches and other reminders of the town’s history, this California Bungalow fits right in, with its high decorative ceilings, original fireplaces and captivating charm. This home has been well maintained with restumping and rewiring completed approx. 12 years ago. The polished floorboards are as straight as a die, and this very solid home is ready to move in.

There are three living areas, including a cosy, casual family room with a solid-fuel heater and French doors to the verandah, a large dining room with its original fireplace, and a formal lounge room at the front of the home, with a fireplace and great natural light. The entrance foyer is like an extra room (currently used as a music room)

The main living area borders the kitchen, a homely space to be with family and friends. This space is kept beautifully warm in the colder months with a solid fuel heater. Opposite the kitchen is a perfectly sized and positioned room that could be used as a pantry or mudroom.

The original kitchen is a huge room, functioning as a dining room (and craft space). In here you will find the original grand double fireplace – a charming feature of the home.

Both bedrooms in the house are of generous proportions – the master has built in robes. They are well serviced by a renovated, two-piece bathroom, which consists of has spa bath, with the shower over the bath and vanity basin. The toilet is located outside next to the laundry and 2nd shower.

Heating and cooling is all taken care of for year round comfort. There is evaporative cooling ducted throughout the home – regularly serviced and in excellent working order. And there is a solid fuel heater in the living room, as well as 3 open fireplaces and a heat bank in the hallway near the bedrooms.

Outside, this 2,400sqm corner allotment provides some wonderful surprises – none more than the converted Melbourne tram built in 1928. This grand old dame once rumbled in and out of the Malvern depot, but these days it houses two bedrooms and a sitting room – with all its original woodwork and charm intact. A few steps away is the toilet and the 2nd shower, making it ideal for guest accommodation.

There’s a 15m x 6m steel shed with power & concrete floor as well as 2 open parking bays PLUS a covered caravan port. All this set amid a rambling garden and with the convenience of town water.

This charming home, located in the heart of the goldfields region, is perfectly priced and only 36km from Maldon, 42km from Bendigo and 37km to Maryborough. Call to book your private inspection today – you will be impressed!