3 Staley St, California Gully

Stately period residence - "Fentongove"

• An outstanding period residence (Fentongove) dating to 1867, testament to the Golden Era and its origin as a mine manager's residence (full history available)
• Features limewashed timber floors, ornate 3m ceilings, solid marble and hand-marbled open fire places, amazing light fittings including Italian lead crystal chandeliers, plus many other original features
• Open plan kitchen/dining/family room with connecting tv/media room
• Four bedrooms, main with ensuite
• Downstairs is the extensive stone cellars, part of which is used as a billiard room/art studio, with remaining areas providing extensive cellars/storage areas. Billiard table remains with the home
• Fabulous detached new workshop that is exceptional and could easily be converted into self contained living quarters or a large separate home office or used as garaging
• Contemporary high end open plan kitchen with dishwasher, Italian Ilve double oven, induction cooktop< pantry, marble bench tops and provision for ice-maker fridge
• Lovely sunroom or family room overlooking the beautiful and inspiring leafy garden
• Large master bedroom with ensuite, spa bath and marble bench tops
• Hydronic heating with gas fired boiler and panels in each room (best of the best!), 3 split sytems, evaporative cooling and gas log fire for all seasons. Solar 6.3kw with high quality panels to save on energy costs
• Undercover entertainment area with decking, views across Bendigo, separate undercover barbeque area and cute children's cubby house or garden shed, plus additional garden shed
• Enjoy a coffee on the return verandah overlooking an established garden and play area for the children in a secure and private setting
• Extensive mature gardens (with watering systems), including parterre garden, perennial garden, a birch walk and tropical garden
• Carport, two double driveways, 27,000 litres rainwater storage and a 1,094m2 block offering plenty of options
• Solid red and cream brick exterior topped with terracotta chimney pots - character, charm and history! New galvanised iron roof and re-insulated four years ago. New front fence with electric gates
• Close to schools, shops, public transport and all amenities
• There have been very few owners over the years of this stately residence, consider contributing to it's history by stamping your name on the title!
• This much loved home is warm and inviting, conveniently positioned and beautifully presented. Only seven minutes to the Bendigo CBD, shopping centres, hospitals, train station, top schools and restaurants. The hard work is done here, a home that easily surpasses most offered period homes in Bendigo
• Steeped in history the home was built in 1867 and was owned by Mr Richard Williams and Mrs Mary Williams. Mr Williams was a Mine Manager at the Johnsons Reef Gold Mining Co for over 36 years and an important pioneer of Bendigo

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