42 Elizabeth Street, Campbells Creek, Vic 3451

Set back from the street amongst an established garden, this charming two-bedroom home built of Mount Gambier stone offers cottage charm with a solid base. The generous 1170sqm with its landscaped garden makes this perfectly presented property the ideal choice for one wanting to downsize without losing a sense of space inside and out. Castlemaine is a short drive for retail, amenities, schools and the train station, or a walk into Campbells Creek for schools, the Five Flags Merchants, the Five Flags Hotel and the post office.

The floorplan features entry into a north-facing open-plan kitchen with dining and living. The kitchen provides a gas cooktop with an under-mount oven, a Bosch dishwasher, and stone benchtops, a return bench allows for bar-style seating, and French doors lead to a covered verandah overlooking a private courtyard. The dining and living include a gas log fire and a split system. The living space has a stunning feature wall of Harcourt granite and Castlemaine slate with stone flooring and large double-hung windows that frame the garden.

Adjoining the living is the main bedroom with built-in robes, a walk-in robe and access to the central bathroom with a shower, a vanity, and a toilet. A second bedroom/ study has a wall heater and French doors to the rear courtyard. Completing the internal floor plan is a laundry with external access. Additional details include Luxaflex honeycomb blinds and floorboards in the bedrooms.

The generous grounds include a stone driveway leading to a 6m x 3.5m garage/shed with a concrete floor. A stone-paved ramp leads to the secret back garden, a private sanctuary featuring a variety of established trees, green grass, native planting and abundant bird life. The garden features stone walling, gravel paths and a water tank. The large allotment also offers opportunities for subdivision STCA. This property is cottage-cute at its finest.