3 Harker Street, Maldon, Vic 3463

Perfectly located only 350m from Maldon’s main shopping strip, this charming country home started life as an original miner’s cottage with a 1930s era addition giving it an art deco façade and appeal. Garden set on 796 sqm, the cottage boasts numerous period features including cove ceilings, coloured glass internal doors, sash windows, gorgeous honey-coloured floorboards and pressed-metal features, all complimented by a crisp white palette. The wide covered front verandah not only delivers lovely sunrise views but a peaceful outdoor relaxation and entertainment space. Step inside to two spacious queen bedrooms fanning off the entrance hallway. A spacious lounge flows through to a delightful country kitchen complete with larder. Off the kitchen, a third bedroom with built in robe is an excellent space that also lends itself to home office/study use if desired. With its green and white tiles, ceramic bath and pedestal sink, the centrally located bathroom has a distinctly mid-century feel. A detached laundry and storeroom, plus second, outside toilet, carport and historic brick shed complete the home, which delivers relaxed and comfortable living as is while offering exceptional scope for further improvement and individual touches. Additional features include slow combustion heating, new split system air-conditioning/heating, new gas stove, instant gas hot water and all town services.

The property is fully fenced with the home embraced by lovely front and rear gardens with feature stone walls, a mix of cottage and native garden beds, olive, fruit and citrus plus stately mature trees. A lovely courtyard with pergola is a delightful spot to sit and enjoy your own slice of paradise. Everything historic Maldon has to offer is within strolling distance making this an ideal permanent or weekend retreat, astute investment or BnB accommodation. There is much to love about this property now and even more to love about its future.