138 Victoria Road, Harcourt, Vic 3453

Relocated from its original location in Barker Street, Castlemaine, the once former Church of England Sunday School, later the local Scout Hall, has undergone a stunning residential conversion with its current use as self-contained boutique accommodation. Multifaceted, this property makes for a perfect home, weekender or investment opportunity. Conveniently located within walking distance of the Harcourt shops, the local swimming pool and the park with its fun-filled playground. Ride or walk to La Larr Ba Gauwa Park for the Harcourt Mountain bike trails and to the Oak Forest for exploring and picnics.

Set back from the street on 969sqm within a pretty native and ornamental garden and highlighted by established trees, the Scout Hall retains its original vestibule entrance with seating and timber panelling before entering into the main body of the building, with its impressive sense of space and 7m approx high cove ceiling. Converted into a spacious open-plan living and dining space, it includes the original stage with a pressed metal surround creating a second living area. Two sets of double doors lead to a side north-facing entertaining deck. Adjoining the main body of the building is the contemporary kitchen featuring an electric cooktop, an undermount oven, a dishwasher, stone benchtops and external access to the side entertaining deck. Stairs lead to a mezzanine level that functions as a bedroom, with a second bedroom downstairs featuring double doors to an exterior deck. Servicing the hall is a spacious bathroom with a shower, a freestanding bath, a toilet, a vanity and European-style laundry. Updates include central gas heating (bottled), ceiling fans, an air conditioner, two heat pumps, a water tank, polished Tasmanian Oak floors and a combined baker's oven/solid wood heater. Period details include original timber panelling, windows and doors, and pressed metal detailing.

This a rare opportunity to own a part of the local history, be it as a home, weekender or accommodation business, beautiful conversions like this are the Holy Grail.