9 Mitchell Parade, Castlemaine, Vic 3450

Set on approximately 5265 sqm of established, park-like grounds just 1.9km from central Castlemaine, Murphy's Dairy is a substantial c. 1890 weatherboard homestead offering the combination of period character, generous accommodation, extensive gardens and outstanding flexibility for modern family life.

With approximately 232 sqm of living space, the home provides three bedrooms plus a fourth bedroom or home office, two bathrooms, multiple living areas and a light-filled open-plan kitchen, dining and family room.

The original home retains its late-Victorian character, with timber-lined ceilings, dado panelling, period timber floors, double-hung windows and three working fireplaces. The main bedroom has its own ensuite, while the main family bathroom is complemented by a separate toilet.

The kitchen has generous storage and a large walk-in pantry and features 2 ovens, one being an AGA eR7 cast-iron cooker. Heating and cooling are provided throughout the house.

Wide return verandas extend the living space outdoors.

The established gardens are a defining feature, with broad lawns, mature exotic deciduous trees, cottage plants and an orchard. 

A substantial, fully fenced vegetable garden with raised beds and an automatic irrigation system supports a productive, garden-to-table lifestyle.

Wide verandas, decks and secluded garden spaces provide plenty of options for outdoor living, while a dedicated entertaining area with a wood-fired pizza oven is made for long lunches and evenings with friends.

For those working from home or needing space for hobbies and guests, the property offers exceptional flexibility. A separate studio provides a private retreat with timber floors, high timber-lined ceilings, reclaimed leadlight windows, split-system heating and cooling and its own deck. A further separate outdoor office provides additional dedicated workspace.

The infrastructure is equally impressive. A substantial garage with three-phase power provides excellent workshop, storage and vehicle capacity, with the infrastructure to support installation of an EV charging station. Solar panels contribute to the property's energy efficiency, while water storage and extensive garden irrigation support the established grounds.

Murphy's Dairy offers something increasingly difficult to find: a substantial historic home with genuine land, mature gardens, extensive outbuildings and the infrastructure to support contemporary family life.

It is a property with room for children, guests, gardens, work, hobbies, entertaining and simply enjoying the space, all within easy reach of Castlemaine.