98 Lyttleton St, Castlemaine is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom Unit and was built in 2000. The property has a land size of 1135m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in September 2019.
Tucked away and set back from the street, this pretty 1850s miner's cottage transformed over the years, with a circa 1920s exterior, is surrounded by a charming garden of established ornamental trees and private seating areas. With a beautiful setting, this cottage is only 550m from the hub of the Castlemaine township, cafes, restaurants and retail. The perfect balance for country town living, this property makes for the ideal weekend retreat, home base or accommodation investment.
The stucco-clad cottage sits elevated to the rear of the 1135 sqm (approx) property, a long front verandah with deco columns making for the perfect spot to observe the tranquil garden. The cottage features two north-facing living rooms with Rinnai wall heaters, with the formal living featuring a stone fireplace, a dining space overlooks the rear courtyard, and the kitchen provides a dishwasher, a walk-in pantry, a gas cooktop and an oven set into the original fireplace. Two generous bedrooms are located at opposite ends of the cottage, serviced by a bathroom with a shower, heated towel rails, a vanity, a separate toilet with a bidet and a laundry. Period details include recessed window sills, timber detailing, solid walls, and double-hung windows.
With subdivision potential (STCA), the generous grounds include a 2.8m x 6m garage, a north-facing 3.4m x 4.9m studio/ guest bedroom and a rear courtyard with a period outside toilet. The rambling garden includes stone walling, raised veggie beds and meandering paths. Goldrush Cottage is a hidden secret, making for the perfect country escape in an ideal location.
The size of Castlemaine is approximately 20.2 square kilometres. It has 26 parks covering nearly 22.3% of total area. The population of Castlemaine in 2011 was 6,750 people. By 2016 the population was 6,783 showing a population growth of 0.5% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Castlemaine is 60-69 years. Households in Castlemaine are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Castlemaine work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 70.7% of the homes in Castlemaine were owner-occupied compared with 71% in 2016.
Castlemaine has 4,664 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Castlemaine have seen a 34.10% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 32.06% increase. As at 31 August 2024:
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