“Belvue” is a charming mid-century cream brick residence on approximately 3.7 acres on the northern fringe of Castlemaine, one kilometre from the Botanical Gardens and a quick four-minute drive to the centre of town for retail and amenities. Bordering Barkers Creek with a rural outlook and feel, the property is connected to town water, has a domestic and stock bore (currently not used) and three 20,000-litre water tanks ready to be connected to store rainwater for garden or home use, ensuring a water-rich environment. Internal details include high ceilings, polished wooden floors, crisp white walls throughout and a traditional floor plan of central entrance with sleeping accommodation to the right and living to the left. All three bedrooms are generous with two including built-in robes and the main with aircon. Central to the bedrooms is the powder room and updated bathroom featuring floor to ceiling tiles, deep tub and heated towel rail. In the living, large windows create a light filled space, enjoying garden views and open fireplace. Original double glass doors open the living to the generous kitchen and dining with solid fuel heater and feature brick wall. Equipped with gas and electric cooking, the kitchen has ample bench and cupboard space, dishwasher and a sliding window that acts as a servery for the sunroom beyond. Enclosed, the sunroom can be enjoyed in all weather and opens onto the covered rear deck overlooking the garden and creek to create a large alfresco for outdoor entertaining. The property enjoys rich, fertile soil due to its creek frontage, and the gardens are well established. There is ample shedding with lock-up garage, sizeable work shed, old shearing shed and small animal stables. Further features include privacy/security shutters, Rural Living zoning and access from both the Midland Highway and Merrifield Street.