10 Pleasant Street, Castlemaine, Vic 3450

Sitting privately from the street behind its pretty established garden of ornamental planting is this three-bedroom Art Deco home with a pleasant surprise, a contemporary addition seamlessly integrating the old with the new. A short walk into Castlemaine for retail, amenities and the train station to Melbourne or Bendigo, this 1012 sqm (approx.) property is in an ideal location.

The north-facing private front garden meanders to the front verandah, the ideal spot to sit and admire the surrounding landscape before entering the home. A central hall guides you to the rear with its stunning contemporary addition seamlessly merging with the Art Deco architecture. The modern addition features an open-plan format with the kitchen, living and dining overlooking the back garden. The kitchen provides an integrated Miele dishwasher, a freestanding 900mm ILVE gas cooktop with an oven, soft-close drawers and timber benchtops, the living, with large double-glazed windows and sliding doors opening into the pretty garden and the dining, with period brick fireplace, bespoke shelving and a split system. Adjoining the dining space is a second living area with a solid wood heater set within a period surround.

North-facing, the main bedroom features a gas heater set within a period fireplace and a split system with double doors leading to the formal living. A second bedroom is north-facing, and a third bedroom has built-in robes. Central to the floorplan is a contemporary bathroom with floor-to-ceiling tiles, a large walk-in shower, a wall-hung vanity, a toilet and a second separate toilet. A laundry with a mudroom has external access to the back garden. Additional details include a brand new integrated solar system, gas ducted heating, a new hot water system, ceiling fans and double glazing to the addition, with period details being high ceilings with ornate plasterwork, floorboards, timber detailing, and double hung windows.

A 5.5m x 6m carport sits in front of double gates that lead to a secure 4m x 5.8m garage with a 2500 litre water tank fed from the garage roof. Gravel paths lead around the established private garden featuring oak trees, hedges, ornamental planting, stonewalling and entertaining areas. This property is a pleasant surprise with its modern design and eco comforts embracing the deco charm, two worlds coming together to make a home for the future.