24 Dooen Road, Horsham, Vic 3400

Reputedly built by renowned Horsham stock agent and auctioneer Thomas Young as a wedding present for his daughter in 1912 this significant heritage home is considered one of the finest remaining examples of an opulent era of Wimmera architecture. Conveniently located in the centre of Horsham's historic homes precinct on prestigious Dooen Road this outstanding property is within walking distance of the Horsham town centre, Wimmera Base Hospital and secondary and primary schooling options.
Privately screened from prying eyes and set on a gracious 3870m2 allotment this significant property is adorned by an extensive blend of exotic plantings, mature deciduous and evergreen trees highlighted by a mix of rambling paths, traditional English style gardens, manicured hedging, wisteria cover arbour, productive fruit trees and formal fishpond.
A generous 40 plus metre frontage to Dooen Road along with a secondary frontage to George Street offers unlimited opportunities to construct substantial shedding for caravans, boats or hobbyist / enthusiast pursuits and has the potential for future development and / or subdivision (STCA).
Originally built as a statement of social standing in the Wimmera this enchanting heritage home is adorned with a large sweeping verandah leading to a generous entrance foyer. Complete with towering ceilings, ornate cornices and magnificent lead light doors and windows the foyer opens directly to a stunning formal lounge dominated by an authentic pink Belgian Marble fireplace and leadlight double doors opening to the front lawns and a spacious formal study complete with breathtaking leadlight windows and doors affords open views over the front and side gardens.
A generous hall leads to the picture perfect formal dining room complete with impressive ornate plaster ceilings and cornices, white Belgian Marble fireplace, leadlight doors opening to the verandah, private arbour and fishpond gardens.
At the rear a sympathetic extension cleverly designed to complement the original home offers a relaxing family retreat featuring stunning hardwood floors, cedar window shutters and French doors opening to a private slate tiled patio with glorious views over the lawns and gardens.
The original "Summer Bedroom" has been styled as a beautiful east facing sunroom and doubles as a functional entertaining area with access directly to the verandah and family room whilst also offering private views over the gardens, arbour and fishpond.
A stately master bedroom is located at the rear of the home and offers a generous walk in robe with adjoining ensuite and is complemented by three other bedrooms including a glorious guest suite with built in robe and leadlight doors opening to the verandah, a spacious twin room with built in robes and third suitable as an alternate study or nursery.
Tastefully refurbished, the generous kitchen features European Stainless Steel appliances and combines a functional workspace with a traditional walk in pantry, wine cellar and sun drenched dining alcove complete with pleasant views and double doors opening to the side courtyard and double car garage.
Your inspection of this landmark property will only truly reveal its stunning features, high quality appointments and magnificent garden setting.