A rarely offered opportunity to live in a private bush setting on approx 27 acres all within walking distance to Castlemaine and the botanic gardens. Constructed of stone and mudbrick this family home offers living potential to the fullest with two independent living spaces. Comprising five bright bedrooms with built in robes, main with walk in robe and ensuite, two living spaces, main with stone open fireplace and separate wood burner, two kitchens both with gas cooktops and storage, two dining areas, family bathroom with separate toilet, laundry and mudroom with external access. Interior features include: basketweave brick flooring featured in main living and kitchen areas, stone, rendered brick and timber clad internal walls, timber vaulted ceiling with beams and sky lights, French doors in all bedrooms and living areas leading to the crazy paved stone verandah that surrounds the house, carpet in main hall and four bedrooms, main with cork flooring and air conditioner units in both living spaces. Externally the living potential extends to separate light filled stone dwelling consisting of living room with wood burner, bedroom, bathroom with European laundry and contemporary kitchen with gas cooktop. This unique property also offers: Large approx 9 x 15 bay shed with self-contained dwelling consisting of living space with split system, two bedrooms, kitchen with gas cooktop, bathroom, laundry and studio space. This area was previously used as offices / reception and the shed area for work and storage space Additional smaller shedding plus a two car garage Established garden featuring dry stone rock walling Two large water tanks plus two large dams Stone outbuilding with power Subdivision potential STCA