60 William Street, Castlemaine, Vic 3450

Set back from the street behind the quintessential white picket fence is this beautifully presented double-fronted late Victorian three-bedroom home, sited only 850 metres from central Castlemaine for retail and cafes. This home combines period charm with the comfort of modern-day living, resulting in a low-maintenance lifestyle, a home to entertain inside and out.

The front verandah wraps around the house, a quiet place to sit and overlook the pretty north-facing garden with its pencil pines, smoke bush, a wisteria that offers both beauty and protection and an established claret ash and elm tree that provides privacy and shade. A central hall leads to two front-facing bedrooms. The generous main bedroom has wall-to-wall built-in robes before opening into the spacious living room open plan to the east-facing dining overlooking the deck. The living features a gas heater and a split system. Adjoining this space is a third bedroom/ lounge with an open fireplace and period surround, built-in shelving, timber details, and a ceiling fan. To the back of the house, the country-style kitchen overlooks the west-facing courtyard and provides a gas cooktop with an under-mount oven, a dishwasher and storage. The updated light and bright bathroom features a walk-in shower, a back-to-wall bath, a toilet, heater towel rail and a vanity with a striking travertine basin. Additional details include a Euro-style laundry, a second toilet and window shutters. Period details include pine floorboards, a raked ceiling and timber wall panelling.

The duel east and north-facing 4.2m x 7.2m entertaining deck makes for the perfect morning sitting area for a coffee or long lunch, sheltered by mature trees. The 618 sqm (approx) property provides a secure remote and fully-lined 4.3m x 6.8m garage with external access, a fully-fenced garden, a raised veggie garden, fruit trees and quiet and private sitting areas. A short walk into Castlemaine for shopping, schools, markets and restaurants makes this property's location ideal and convenient.