1 Church Pde, Kingston is a 8 bedroom, 4 bathroom House with 10 parking spaces and was built in 1850. The property has a land size of 12855m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in September 2009.
Kingston Abbey Estate is a magnificent 3 acre boutique property comprising four dwellings and luxury lodge, nestled in the picturesque hamlet of Kingston, famed by its magnificent century old Avenue of Honour that delivers you to the commanding front entry gates. Just a few minutes from Daylesford, but in a world of its own it is set amid the Central Highlands Goldfields, slated for UNESCO heritage listing.
Standing proud the primary dwelling, the sumptuously renovated former Gothic bluestone church (circa 1860) with iconic belfry, is entered via exquisite and original leadlight doors. Today the majestic oak-floored three-bedroom residence is crowned by an upstairs winter bedroom and adjoining study overlooking the estate's rainbow-trout filled lake with sweeping views to the wine-producing heartland of the Pyrenees Ranges and rich natural beauty of the Loddon Valley beyond.
Downstairs are 2 further bedrooms a large open library, living and formal dining area under the grand vaulted ceiling. This space is adjoined by the beautiful country kitchen with large marble topped central island bench/workstation equipped with high-end European appliances.
The informal dining area has its outlook to the estate's boutique vineyard, viewed through diamond patterned stained glass windows. The spacious kitchen / informal dining area is linked to a large north facing outside porch and alfresco eating area via a delightful vestibule. Reverse cycle heating and cooling provides instant warmth in winter and cool in summer to the entire church building.
Positioned to the north of the church is the lodge and its adjoining terrace that spills onto the property's tree lined lake. Its stunning dcor includes beautiful open and spacious sitting and dining areas and a fabulous bar and billiard room. The lodge is the ultimate setting for the annual harvest 'long table' lunch and celebratory functions with family and friends. The reverse cycle heated and cooled building, is the year-round focal point for the Estate. The versatile lodge with its outlooks and inspiring spaces works well as an art studio.
The Estate's central avenue, Abbey Road leads us to the property's three guest houses, each with spa, wood fires, reverse cycle heating/cooling, individual gardens all set amongst magnificent, landscaped surrounds, inc. a birch woodland and boutique vineyard. The Pinot Noir vines are tendered by a well-respected local viticulturist. The estate's other produce includes olives, apples, quinces, oranges and lemons, blossoming ornamental pear trees, bay trees, lavender, roses, agapanthus and rosemary plantings. Spring welcomes the arrival of daffodils and tulips.
The spacious deck on the lake is the destination for sunset drinks and the ideal spot for casting a line to catch the evening meal.
The estate boasts 8 bedrooms in total, a security system throughout and remote-control entry gates. It is 20 minutes from a large regional centre with international standard health and education facilities and regular 60-minute fast train, commute services to Melbourne.
Though connected to the town supply, the estate is self-sufficient in water. The bore and submerged pump draw endless crystal-clear water from the Hepburn aquifer system, which supplies the entire estate.
Kingston Abbey Estate is a highly diverse asset. It is currently a private home and family retreat but provides opportunities for a lucrative leisure and hospitality enterprise such as an exclusive retreat, wedding venue or corporate functions.
The size of Kingston is approximately 19.1 square kilometres. The population of Kingston in 2011 was 319 people. By 2016 the population was 171 showing a population decline of 46.4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Kingston is 60-69 years. Households in Kingston are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Kingston work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 80.8% of the homes in Kingston were owner-occupied compared with 93.1% in 2016..
Kingston has 135 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Kingston have seen a 18.67% increase in median value. As at 31 October 2024:
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