Mr Riley's Cottage c1861

Built by Mr Riley in 1861, this double brick two-bedroom cottage set within the tranquillity of a peaceful and private location is the essence of the quintessential country charm. Be enthralled by the songs of the birds, the borrowed landscape of the river red gums along the banks of Campbells Creek, a garden planted with fruiting and ornamental established trees, and a mixed planting of both Mediterranean and natives that seamlessly merge into the surrounding landscape. You will instantly fall in love with Mr Riley's cottage. <br/><br/>Situated on a 662sqm approx corner allotment, with Crown land on two sides of the cottage, it features entry into formal living with a period front door with half circle glass above, a double sash window capturing the landscape, and a gas heater, an adjoining main bedroom with another double sash window capturing the landscape, and two-door access. Central to the cottage, the second living space has an original fireplace with a Nectre solid wood heater, an adjoining second bedroom/ study and an updated kitchen with dining. The north-facing kitchen/ dining provides an original fireplace with a period Lux solid fuel stove, a freestanding gas cooktop with an electric oven, a dishwasher, plenty of storage and French doors leading to a courtyard with a vine-covered pergola. A bathroom with a bath, shower, toilet and a laundry/ boot room with external access completes the floorplan. <br/><br/>Updates to the cottage include a 3.3kw solar system, Noirot electric panel heating, screen doors and window screens, insulation in the ceiling, and the property is on town water and sewerage. Period details include granite window sills, timber shiplap detailing, and raked and cove ceilings. <br/><br/>A private back garden with an olive tree hedge, herb garden, meandering gravel paths, a 2000 litre water tank with pump, a carport with attached shed and a second water tank provide a low maintenance lifestyle. <br/><br/>With walking tracks leading to Castlemaine at your doorstep, a short stroll into Campbells Creek or a 5-minute drive into Castlemaine for additional retail and amenities, Mr Riley's cottage offers a private country lifestyle with period charm and modern liveability.