On an extensive 6 acre allotment, over 2 titles, this magnificent historical residence is nestled within beautiful landscaped gardens and bush river frontage – a unique property only 3kms from the heart of Castlemaine. Built in the 1850’s and completed in the 1880’s, the impressive home and property are steeped in history, as it was once the Phoenix, later known as Standard, Brewery; the first to be established in Castlemaine. Nowadays, the grand Victorian consists of 2 living rooms, country style kitchen with quality appliances and a vast walk in pantry, 5 bedrooms, including 2 with ensuites, family bathroom, laundry and cellar. Features include gas ducted heating, evaporative cooling, a gas column in the kitchen and wood heater in the main living room. Extensive outbuildings include 2 sheds, one with power, a carport with 2 car spaces, chicken coop and “outhouse” toilet. Not to be outshone by the house, the 5000sqm garden has been superbly designed incorporating a sunken garden and pond landscaped on the site of the original brewery and using its remains. A thriving haven of fruit trees, berry canes, grape vines, vegetable beds, flowers and lawns, these grounds can be watered from a well fed by a clean underground stream. Beyond the garden, the land stretches to the river flats of Campbells Creek. This is a very rare opportunity for the right home buyer.