42 Service Street Clunes for sale by Angela Flowers of Belle Property is one of Clunes' finest estates on two titles in the heart of the town.
Set on approximately 3539sqm in the historic town of Clunes, The Vicarage is one of Victoria's oldest residences, built in 1862.
Steeped in Australian Goldrush history and designed by renowned colonial architect Leonard Terry, the French inspired estate merges its considerable historical significance with an exquisite level of luxury for modern day living.
Source: Belle PropertyThe formal grounds are a beautiful introduction to the romance of the estate, with a central path lined with pencil pines, lush lawn spaces and leafy European trees.
The solid brick walls sit on bluestone foundations, and the residence is crowned with a fully restored slate roof.
“The Vicarage is an icon of the Clunes streetscape,” Angela Flowers told LUXURY LIST WEEKEND.
“The restoration works have preserved the building for many decades to come It’s truly an honour to assist the vendors, transitioning this incredible estate to the next custodians.”
Source: Belle PropertyOriginal features begin with wide verandas, a grand arched entrance with stained-glass door and windows.
The front two rooms boast huge bay windows. To the right is a large formal lounge with fireplace, grand vintage chandelier, and French doors opening onto the north terrace.
Source: Belle PropertyTo the left of the entrance is the main bedroom, also with french doors and access to the southern verandah.
The southern wing includes another two bedrooms, all with fireplaces and French doors, leading to the landscaped gardens.
The north wing begins with a second lounge with fireplace and French doors opening onto the enclosed north terrace.
The kitchen/dining has a modern twist, with European appliances, generous bench and cupboard space, including a vintage shop counter from nearby Daylesford.
The entire space is light-filled with two sets of French doors and a single door leading out to the kitchen garden.
Source: Belle PropertyA central enclosed courtyard is nestled between the north and south wings, ideal for your morning coffee.
Beyond the house, discover both intimate and generous entertaining areas.
A magnificent 160-year old Elm tree provides a crowning canopy of shade in the summer months, while the northern alfresco space has been carefully curated for larger scale entertaining, enclosed on three sides by antique Indian doors.
Source: Belle PropertyThe rear yard features a massive fire pit converted from an Indian dahl cooking pot, as well as raised veggie beds and an established orchard.
Off the side veranda, with access from two of the bedrooms, is a wood fired, stainless steel hot tub imported from New Zealand (available for purchase).
Source: Belle PropertyThe property sits on two titles, with two road frontages (front and rear) and driveway access from a lane on the side.
The Vicarage is complete with a timber clad double garage with barn doors, a garden shed and a deep bore that supplies water throughout the landscaped gardens.
To the rear of the property is a tiny house with an enclosed garden that could be used as a fourth bedroom, artists’ studio or office.
Located in the historic precinct amongst cherished heritage properties and moments from the train station and the town centre, Daylesford and Hepburn Springs are also easily accessible.
Source: Belle Property
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