23 Moscript Street

Campbells Creek VIC 3451

Nestled behind a majestic weeping willow, Jones House is a historic cottage built circa 1863 by miner Thomas Jones, reflecting the early settlement years of Campbells Creek. Elevated from the street, this double-fronted brick home stands as a testament to the area's rich history and architectural significance. Set on a generous 2346 sqm (approx), the property offers commanding views of the surrounding landscape and Mount Franklin from the back garden. Conveniently located just a 5-minute drive from Castlemaine for retail, amenities, schools, and train services to Melbourne or Bendigo.

The cottage features the original front-facing sitting room with an exposed brick wall and a classic double-hung window. Adjacent to the sitting is the main bedroom with a double-hung window overlooking the willow tree and access to a second bedroom, walk-in robe or study with a built-in robe and a view of the side garden. A third bedroom has a timber-clad raked ceiling and an exposed brick wall. At the rear, a spacious, sunny north-facing living area boasts large windows overlooking the fernery, a freestanding gas heater, floorboards, and feature stone walling with external access. The kitchen is open to the dining area and overlooks the living space. It features a timber wrap-around benchtop with bar-style seating, a gas cooktop with an under-mount oven, ample storage, and a period wood stove. The dining area includes a timber-clad cove ceiling and wall air-conditioner. The cottage provides a Euro-style laundry, a bathroom with a shower, a vanity, a separate toilet and a 2m x 2.4m cellar. Architectural period details include rendered cement quoins featuring a vermiculated pattern, decorative carved timber brackets, and carved timber window details.

The generous grounds include a 7.2m x 6.6m carport, a 3.6m x 6m garage and multiple sheds (5.6m x 3m and 3m x 3m), alongside a large enclosed fernery. The low-maintenance garden features established planting and a chook pen. The back of the property has side access with the potential to subdivide (STCA) to take advantage of the stunning views of Mount Franklin.