539 Barrabool Road, Ceres, Vic 3221

Expression Of Interest Closing 04th December at 12.00pm

This landmark sandstone cottage in the charming township of Ceres, just beyond Geelong’s western edge, presents a very rare opportunity to acquire a unique 1850s gem.

Ceres is renowned for its locally-quarried Barrabool stone buildings from our earliest settlement years and this home is guaranteed to appeal to those with a rich imagination and respect for its place in history. Concept plans are available showing how the land could accommodate an additional substantial residence, or an expansion of the existing cottage (subject to council approvals and permits).

Originally the home of the village blacksmith, the cottage has been extended with modern features yet retains so much of its period charm and character. It awaits a new owner to write its next chapter.

Nestled on about half an acre of landscaped gardens, it opens to a deep stone and brick-lined hall that runs through to the back of the house. Off either side are three bedrooms all with polished timber floors and with highlights including fireplaces, timber ceilings, stone features, paneled doors and tall architraves. Another nearby room could be a spare fourth bedroom, utility or storage room. An updated laundry/bathroom is centrally located and contains a shower, bath, vanity and toilet.

A modern and expansive kitchen/dining/living zone reaches right across the rear of the home and features stonework, fireplaces, polished hardwood floors and carpeted living room. There is room here for formal dining and multiple living settings.

The kitchen features a Chef gas cooktop and oven and Simpson dishwasher. It has a two-door pantry and lots of cabinetry and workspace.

Five sets of double French doors flood the whole area with light and open to an tertainer’s paradise. One side opens to a large north-facing walled and paved courtyard, a private and sheltered area to either relax or dine in the warmth of the sun.

Opposite, step out onto a large covered timber deck that surveys lawns, fruit trees, quaint timber outbuildings and a sandstone-lined pond. A large steel shed contains a double carport, shedding and storage. Three water tanks provide water for the property.

A filled-in well head and the ruins of an original neighbouring hotel are reminders of the distant, but once, flourishing past. This property is a beautiful example of living history with all amenities close by including Highton shopping village, the Ring Road, schools, the CBD 15 minutes away and Waurn Ponds shopping centre just nine minutes.

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Type

House

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

1

Parkings

4

Area

1,640 m²

House Size

146 m²