49 Robertson St, Myrtleford VIC 3737, Australia
Set in the Alpine township of Myrtleford, this historic property was originally the Gold Assayer’s cottage. During the Victorian gold rush, the original building was used to weigh the gold. Lovingly restored the home is nestled amongst the undulating hills on 4320 sqm of verdant gardens. At different times of the day, you can enjoy the rising sun sifting through the forest above the property, whilst, at the end of the day, you can enjoy the gorgeous sunsets over the town which are best viewed from the front verandah. Throughout this home, you will find an abundance of light, luxury, and contemporary quality. The large modern kitchen/dining room features double-glazed windows, vaulted ceilings that allows 180-degree views of the garden and a wood heater set in a grand stone fireplace with window seats. The kitchen has modern appliances, generous bench space and lots of storage. In this area, a 7kw split system maintains warmth and cooling. A casual living room is linked to the kitchen open plan style, with Mountain ash flooring. The bedrooms, formal living room and library have quality carpet.
The formal living room with its large stained-glass window and French doors opens onto another outdoor patio. This inviting room has a powerful slow-combustion stove for your enjoyment. For someone working from home, the library was custom built, with walls lined with bookshelves, a bay window and lovingly restored leadlight windows with great views.
There are two bedrooms with built-in robes and shelving and a second dining room with a bay window (which has been used as a bedroom in the past). A family light-filled bathroom is paired with a luxurious tub room.
Step into your personal sanctuary as the front of this property embraces a charming conservatory which is perfect for relaxing amongst the indoor plants and leads onto the veranda where one can sit and watch the sunset and enjoy the local birdlife.
OPEN GARDEN: The garden has been open to the public for the Spring and Autumn Bright Garden Festivals with massive compliments. The landscaped garden, with its mature deciduous trees and lawn, incorporates a naturalistic planting style, with meandering paths to connect the different garden rooms. Bird-attracting and pollinator-friendly plants were chosen to give year-round colour, movement, and texture. Fruit trees are planted with flowering plants to attract pollinators. Significant landscaping has been done to give terraced gardens and water that cascades into a large well-established pond. A dry creek bed, or swale, winds through the lower half garden which is bordered with grasses. Larger trees glimpsed in the distance seem to embrace this property and lend it true seclusion.
For the gardener keen to grow your own produce, this property is ready for you to dive straight in. The vegetable patches are a keyhole-shaped patch and a Victorian-style folly (10 x 5m walled raised vegetable garden), with a 20,000L rainwater tank, irrigation systems, composts, a 12m long greenhouse, potting shed and machine shed.
Additional features, not limited to:
Double carport tall enough for the largest RV.
Utilities – greenhouse, machine shed, woodshed and potting shed.
Victorian Folly – walled vegetable garden with 70 % shade cloth and irrigation for climate control.
Exposed aggregate concrete driveways with parking for 10.
Solar panels – 15kW installed in 2023.
Garage – 12m X 6m steel shed, concrete floor, with solid workbenches and delightful man cave.
20,000-litre rainwater tank connected to the irrigation system.
If you are looking for a house with a soul, that is rich in history and close to nature, while being an easy walk to town, this property is not to be missed. This charming residence could be your tree change, work from home and grow your own veggies or just enjoy the tranquillity.
This property truly offers the best of both worlds – a tranquil retreat with a rich history, and the convenience of being just a stone’s throw away from the heart of town and the closeness to the Mountains to the Murray Rail Trail. Embrace a lifestyle that combines historical significance, modern comfort, and easy access to the natural wonders of the area.
