4 Smith Street

Clunes VIC 3370

From the moment you first approach The Lodge @ Clunes via the circular crushed quartz driveway around the stately flag pole and birch trees you realize that is no ordinary home, this is something unique and very special with a style and sense of history that cant be manufactured.

The beautifully handcrafted front door with intricate stained glass panels leads you inside to relish in a sense of grandeur from a bygone era. Her original period features are all intact and lovely restored. These range from immense 14-foot ceilings to stainglass windows and doors, wooden floors, ceiling roses, intricate, cornices to cast iron fireplaces, and lacework on the front verandah.

Once inside three generous sized bedrooms lead off the extra-wide hallway, all with unique dcor and evocative names such as the Romeo and Julliette Suite to the regal Lincoln Bedroom.

There is two-way access to the well-appointed master bathroom, which comprises an extra deep slipper bath to relax and rejuvenate, a separate, and an original chandelier. A second separate shower room has been cleverly positioned to accommodate extra house members.

Inside and out, this has home has been designed to be enjoyed and shared while you entertain your family and friends. The farmhouse kitchen, which captures both morning sun and spectacular sunsets, opens out onto the lovely North East deck where you can enjoy a sundowner whilst taking in the sweeping views across old rooftops of one Victorias most divine and idyllic townships. Clunes a creative hub and local cafes, pubs, general, an IGA are but a short 5 minutes walk away. Friday nights in town feature drinks in the gallery by the open fire where locals enthusiastically welcome new and old alike.

Retiring inside, you can relax in the Empire Library, a stately living area boasting a beautifully handcrafted mantelpiece and cast-iron fireplace. Step outside into the garden and you will find a recently completed outdoor entertaining area around a truly sensational firepit where you can sit and relax with friends under the rusted ironwork dome planted with ornamental grape, which will provide lovely shade in summer.

Complete with an established garden, also transplanted from Williamstown, that features heritage roses, perennials, an apple tree, and dozens of poplars and olive trees that should be bearing fruit in the next season or two.

As a vacation rental in the exclusive Dayget portfolio of high-end properties, The Lodge @ Clunes commands upwards of $800 for a two-night stay which makes it a tremendous option for property investors. Reviews are consistently 5 stars.

Features Include:

14-foot ceilings

Stained glass entrance, windows and doors

Metal lacework

Hand-carved fretwork

Hand-carved mantelpieces

Cast iron fireplaces

Polished floorboards

3 Reverse cycle Split systems

Open Flame burners

Main bathroom

Separate toilet plus shower room

Established garden heritage roses, an apple tree and olive grove about to bear fruit

Off street parking

Multiple outdoor entertaining

Elevated home site

Historic township views

Clunes is located in the heart of the Central Highlands - Victorias first gold town.

Only 20 minutes to Ballarat, 35 minutes to Daylesford, under 2hours from Melbourne.

The Lodge @ Clunes could be your own private residence or you can choose to continue to receive significant holiday rental.

The Lodge has been welcoming guests since 2017.

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Inspection by appointment only.

NB Permits can be obtained to travel from lockdown areas.