88 West St, Daylesford is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1895. The property has a land size of 4406m2 and floor size of 247m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in March 2021.
Stunning park-like formal gardens set the stage as you meander up the winding driveway towards Denver (circa 1896) arguably one of Daylesfords grandest Victorian estates. Owned and built by a former mayor of Daylesford, this magnificent home of unrivalled beauty has been impeccably restored to showcase historical glamour amidst 1 acre (approx.) of pristine sprawling gardens.
Privately screened behind a towering hedge, this beautifully crafted residence presents an opulent array of original features - representing the grace and grandeur of a flourishing era. Leadlight windows and doors, open fireplaces, original pine floorboards, soaring ornate ceilings, and an expansive hallway with ornate fret work form a nostalgic aesthetic of luxury. A wrap around verandah provides the perfect place to sit and take in the garden splendour over an evening glass of wine.
An imposing 2-way staircase ascends from the garden to the stunning original lead-light front door, leading into the finely crafted interior. A grand central hallway leads through to the entertaining zone comprising a large gracious living room with open fireplace and bay window; kitchen with expansive underfloor wine cellar access; and a sizeable family and dining area opening out to a wisteria covered patio.
The chefs country kitchen is well appointed with granite benchtops, a double butlers sink, Falcon stove with gas hobs and dual electric ovens, integrated Liebherr refrigerator/freezer, and Bosch dishwasher. Accessed from the hallway are 4 bedrooms, a large walk-in pantry and mud room with walls of storage, and 2 bathrooms. A laundry and shed form part of a spacious rear undercover zone along with a double carport.
The stunning park-like gardens have been developed and landscaped by garden designer Ray Robinson each section displaying a distinct character. Featuring extensive paths and flower beds, cherry and ash trees, lush lawns, and a beautiful flowing fountain. A Bocce court provides the ideal relaxed game with friends and family.
The large, netted vegetable garden is well protected. It includes pear, apricot, quince, plum and nectarine trees as well as extensive raised vegetable beds. In addition, the gardens contain apple, cherry, lemon, orange and pear trees. There is an enclosed hothouse, and the entire gardens are watered via an automated system fed from a bore.
Separate to the main residence is a beautifully restored barn making an ideal home office, games room, gym or separate accommodation for guests and family.
An extensive list of inclusions include:
Residence
House fully restored and rewired in 2010
Roof replaced with double galvanized steel
Hydronic heating throughout
Evaporative cooling
Ceiling and floor insulation
8 kW solar panels
Double glazed windows
Original pine floorboards
Triple lined French linen curtains
Back to base security and camera system
Expansive underground cellar
Double carport
Under-house basement storage
Recently treated with termite protection
Grounds
2 x 25,000L water tanks
A bore fills the tanks and pumps to the garden irrigation
A 3rd rainwater tank from the house
Stunning ornate fountain from Castlemaine Foundry
Bocce court
Electronically programmed garden and lawn sprinkler system
Original dunny
Man cave
Kitchen garden with glasshouse
Covered fruit orchard and vegetable garden, including nectarines, pears, apricots, plums and quince plus extensive raised vegetable beds
Further fruit trees throughout garden (apple, pear, cherry, lemon and orange)
Landscaped garden divided into sections, each with its own distinct character
Extensive flower beds, trees, lawns, paths and a beautiful flowing fountain
Denver is conveniently located only 1.5 hours drive from Melbourne in the heart of the Spa Country; only a few minutes walk to Daylesfords many restaurants, galleries, cafes, and the renowned lake. This is an exclusive opportunity to secure one of Daylesfords most prestigious estates.
** We have obtained all information in this document from sources we believe to be reliable, however, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Prospective purchasers are advised to carry out their own investigations.
The size of Daylesford is approximately 36.1 square kilometres. It has 12 parks covering nearly 24.7% of total area. The population of Daylesford in 2011 was 2,567 people. By 2016 the population was 2,566 showing a population decline of 0.0% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Daylesford is 60-69 years. Households in Daylesford are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1400 - $1799 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Daylesford work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 66.6% of the homes in Daylesford were owner-occupied compared with 67.8% in 2016.
Daylesford has 2,745 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Daylesford have seen a 39.51% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 12.79% increase. As at 31 October 2024:
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