589 Baynton Road, KynetonVIC

Situated on 27 acres with Pipers Creek wandering quietly through the lush riverbeds, Pastoria was one of the first pastoral stations in Kyneton. The house was built in 1846, and the current residents are only the fifth owners and have raised two generations here. The architectural features in this grand 5 bedroom residence have been proudly preserved throughout the property's colourful history.

The driveway winds beyond a treed entrance, past green lawns and a garden resplendent with hydrangeas and established trees. Surrounded by a glass conservatory and a wide verandah that casts a beautiful glow in the afternoon light, the grand home features handmade clear glass and painted leadlight windows. The formal timber-lined entrance leads to a striking formal living area and billiard room with French doors to the verandah, and soaring ceilings and original embossed wallpaper. Bright updated kitchen with marble benchtops and large walk-in pantry. Up the timber staircase, the “minstrels gallery” overlooks the meals/living area below, and leads to a huge master bedroom with bay windows framing beautiful views, a second large bedroom, and 2 further attic bedrooms with an enclosed balcony. Fifth bedroom and large study downstairs, main bathroom, separate toilet, mudroom, laundry with timber linen press. Gas heating, 2 wood heaters, open fireplace, ceiling fan.

Bluestone landscaping borders the back garden, with a large vegetable patch and shaded lawn. Two bay garage with workshop, aviary/garden shed, single carport. An outbuilding for every pursuit, with original granite lined stallion stalls and enclosed hayshed, the expansive old coachman's house, and newer secure machinery shed. Large chook house with enclosed run. The spring fed dam maintains capacity throughout the seasons, and ample rainwater is stored in several large tanks.

With a raised cottage cubby and a gorgeous golden willow treehouse, children will be spoilt for choice on this wonderful property. Approx 10 minute drive from the centre of Kyneton, private Pastoria.