30 High Street, Woodend, Vic 3442

A grand old dame who has let herself go, Airlie still has much to offer.

Her rambling 25 squares include a mix of styles and materials but have some amazing features intact.

The bathroom has a pedestal basin, toilet and bath in shades of eau-de-nil, the height of 1950s fashion.

The kitchen could have starred in a “Happy Days” set, with its blue and white chequerboard floor, red laminate benchtops and dining booth.

Flooring includes carpet, parquetry and floorboards. Some of the ceilings have the geometric plaster features and cornice characteristic of the period.

The living rooms have loads of natural light, courtesy of a north-east orientation and large windows.

In 2005 the home was rewired and about 4 to 4 ½ years before that re-roofed.

The garden would reward its new owners with something money can’t buy: time.

Scarcely visible from High Street, the garden is neglected but is full of fantastic mature trees and plants, including rhododendrons, camellias, conifers, masses of bulbs, dahlias, roses and wisteria. From the garden, Mt Macedon can be glimpsed, and there is a galvanised double garage. Zoned Residential One.

Woodend’s railway station is around 600metres away, and the shops, cafes and supermarket of the township only a short walk.

To restore Airlie to her former glory would take commitment and energy, but would reward those prepared to undertake such a task with an extraordinary home and garden in an unsurpassed location