Camellia Cottage c1905

Colour, character and history welcome you home to ‘Camellia Cottage’, a much-loved circa 1905 cottage quietly positioned just one street from the heart of peaceful Lancefield. From here, the village is wonderfully close at hand, with the Lancefield Providore, local bakery, mechanic, primary school, doctors’ surgery and much-loved monthly Farmers Market all within an easy stroll. It is a setting that embraces the pleasures of village life while offering a wonderfully private retreat from the pace of the modern world.

Steeped in character, this charming three-bedroom home retains many of its original features, including locally milled Baltic pine-lined 10-foot ceilings, decorative ceiling roses, dado walls, polished timber floors and working open fireplaces to the bedrooms. Solid timber doors framed by ornate mouldings open from the traditional central hallway, leading to generous, quietly positioned bedrooms and a wonderfully eclectic kitchen that feels entirely at home within the cottage’s story. The kitchen’s own original fireplace is currently enjoyed as a character-filled storage space.

The generous living room is warm and inviting, with a freestanding Masport log-style gas heater and an abundance of natural light filtering through beautiful leadlight windows. As the day unfolds, the changing light creates a gentle, ever-evolving atmosphere.

Outside, the north-facing deck provides a secluded place to soak up the sunshine, read a favourite novel, practice yoga or simply sit with a glass of local wine and enjoy the stillness. Beyond, the established rear garden is a delight throughout the seasons, with flowering bulbs, beautiful roses and, in summer, the welcome shade of a leafy elm canopy. As evening settles in, gather around the firepit beneath the extraordinary clarity of the Macedon Ranges night sky and rediscover the simple pleasure of looking up at the stars.

Nestled beneath sacred Wil-im-ee Moor-ring (Mt William) and within easy reach of Ngannelong (Hanging Rock) and its surrounding landscapes, ‘Camellia Cottage’ offers an enviable connection to the history, beauty and community of the region.
At the rear of the allotment, a freestanding double garage provides valuable versatility, complete with power, workbench and convenient access from the side street.

‘Camellia Cottage’ is a home with soul rich in history, colour and the small details that make a house memorable. Blooming beautifully in spring and offering warmth, tranquillity and plenty of hidden pleasures throughout the year, this is a special Lancefield home ready to welcome its next chapter.