19 Archibald Dr, Shelford is a 6 bedroom, 3 bathroom House with 3 parking spaces and was built in 1872. The property has a land size of 18090m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in October 2022.
The Location: In an elevated position on the edge of Shelford township, close to Teesdale, Inverleigh and Bannockburn, 40 minutes to Geelong, 35 minutes to Ballarat and 1 & 1/2 hours to Melbourne, this magnificent property offers the rare opportunity to live in a peaceful rural location centrally located to two major regional cities and close to quality local infrastructure including restaurants and cafes amongst the best in Victoria. The township of Shelford is growing along with the whole region, protecting your investment over time.
The Land: Comprising 1.82 Ha / 4.5 acres (approx)
The Main Residence: Previous owners purchased the original Presbyterian Minister's Manse ideally sited to take advantage of valley views. They set about undertaking a sympathetic and detailed restoration, in addition to the construction of a linked building that is a triumph of design that enhances and celebrates the original building. The result is a stunning residence that is the perfect blend of original character and modern family living. Features include large beautifully proportioned rooms with high ornate ceilings, polished timber flooring and feature fireplaces. Wide verandas wrap the home on three sides and provide numerous areas to relax as the seasons change. Accommodations include a large formal living room, formal dining, home office/library with bay window, six generous bedrooms including the huge master bedroom suite with ample walk in robe and deluxe ensuite bathroom, two additional bathrooms, large and inviting open plan living and dining room adjacent to the state of the art kitchen with large butler's pantry that will excite those that love to cook, and a dedicated preserving kitchen/wine room. A powder room, full size family laundry and direct home access to the triple garage completes the package.
The Cottage: The previous owners also constructed an additional stand-alone cottage that is also sympathetic to the surrounding buildings that provides a multitude of opportunities for guest/family accommodation or B&B potential for extra income. Comprising large formal lounge/dining adjacent to the kitchen area, two generous bedrooms, main bathroom with separate toilet, third bedroom or study/gymnasium. Currently leased by a family that are constructing a home in the estate. Returning $350pw and if allowed by the new owner would like to remain for a further 18-24 months. Can be vacant with the correct notice.
Other important features: The property is connected to town water and has additional water storage of 70,000L, hydronic heating and ducted reverse cycle air-conditioning, landscaped gardens including an established kitchen garden with vegetables, herbs and citrus. This property would be ideal for those looking to run their business from home or an easy commute to either Geelong or Ballarat. The township has a small Primary School and bus access to all the major Secondary Schools.
The size of Shelford is approximately 178.2 square kilometres. The population of Shelford in 2011 was 315 people. By 2016 the population was 270 showing a population decline of 14.3% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Shelford is 0-9 years. Households in Shelford are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Shelford work in a managers occupation. In 2011, 75.9% of the homes in Shelford were owner-occupied compared with 77.9% in 2016..
Shelford has 175 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Shelford have seen a 45.08% increase in median value. As at 30 November 2024:
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