This substantial country home and grounds is quietly located just 7km from Castlemaine and offers a borrowed farmland landscape across the Muckleford valley. The 1800s brick home started life as a farmer's homestead and has been substantially renovated and extended to today's format of 39 squares of stylish living that includes 5 bedrooms with robes, main and ensuite bathrooms, 2 large living zones with the main including a stone fireplace and soaring raked ceilings. There is a very large and modern appointed kitchen with stone benches, a walk-in pantry, and dining space with a garden outlook across a pathway to a stone Alfresco area with fireplace and nearby food gardens. The home has polished timber floors, large sweeping verandahs, a central sun drenched courtyard and a 3 car garage with direct home entry with mud/shoe room. The grounds include shade and fruit trees, a 18x12m workshop/garage with 2 office and a bathroom, large tennis court and play area with club house and outbuildings. Enjoy the ultimate country entertainer on the edge of Castlemaine - Inspect by appointment only.