Carloway Homestead

This historic family property on approximately 1.8 acres has been restored and enhanced to offer period charm with modern day luxuries. The site of an original English Tea Garden, this home was built by McKenzie, after whom the area is named.


In a garden setting, nestled among mature European trees and established roses, the home is on the edge of Castlemaine township. The property offers many extras such as a tennis court, orchard, 9x9 garage with remote entry, power and lighting and a second double garage or workshop.

With a traditional verandah surrounding the home and dormer windows in the attic, the home is warm and welcoming. The double brick interior has generous 10ft ceilings and spacious accommodation offering, on the ground floor: a Master bedroom with ensuite, two other queen size bedrooms, a family bathroom and a guest powder room.


There is a formal lounge room with a lovely fireplace and at the rear of the home is the modern kitchen with plenty of room for a large dining table. A spacious, tiled family room overlooks the rear lawn with a large wood heater and a door out to the shaded entertaining area. The ground floor has ducted refrigerated cooling and heating throughout.

A sweeping staircase leads upstairs to the second Master suite with the bedroom enjoying views out to the front garden, a kitchenette, lounge and workspace. The ensuite has his and hers vanities and there is a walk in robe, extensive storage, and two dormer study nooks. This level is heated and cooled by its own split system.

On town water, there is also a garden watering system that runs off additional tank water, a large orchard and vegetable gardens and plenty of space to add a chook run.

The ideal home for a family who want to enjoy the best in life, this property offers endless possibilities with room for a pony, home business or simply to enjoy the convenience to town while having land on which to spread out.