Set in the productive Muckleford valley just 6km from Castlemaine, 'Willowbank Farm' offers the best of history and modern living within an old treed garden with a huge dam, creek, and historic Hawthorn hedge bordering five grazing paddocks. Main home comprises a fabulous timber villa with large entertainer's deck overlooking the garden, 3 bedrooms with robes and garden outlooks, main with ensuite bathroom. There is a large open plan living-dining with polished Jarrah floors, wood fire, modern appointed chef's kitchen with stainless steel appliances and French doors to the deck. Large bathroom and separate laundry. The 1858 Sandstone cottage with 4 main rooms, an original loft, separate deck and verandah with rural garden aspect. Connected by a walk-way, the two homes offer a multitude of relaxed living options and possible income. NBN wireless internet is connected, power, phone and 5 KW of solar is connected too. Gardens feature tall original shade trees, raised vegetable boxes, store sheds, old fruit trees, a lily pond with frogs, fish and endless walks and places to explore. There is dam, bore and tank (90,000 litres) water, a 14.4m x 7.5 metre garage/workshop with concrete floor and power. Farm land surrounds and local State forest is just up the lane. Willowbank is a very special lifestyle property. Inspection by appointment.