5 Jeffrey Street, Kyneton, Vic 3444

In the centre of the beautiful and historic community of Kyneton, one block from the bustling galleries, cafes and restaurants of Piper Street and just a short stroll to the picturesque Campaspe River, sits this charming property. From the leafy street, hidden behind the Japanese maples, Gleditsia and Chinese elms, this double-fronted, Edwardian-style home is whimsical perfection.

It has three large and light bedrooms, all with robes, a bathroom and a powder room. The house has been tastefully modernised, with a renovated bathroom and stainless-steel kitchen (complete with dishwasher and Smeg oven). And yet its unique charm has also been lovingly preserved, with rustic fireplaces, polished floorboards and intricate leadlight glass in the front door.

The big windows create a wonderful sense of space and light, and the grapevine along the western wall of the house provides natural climate control: the leaves keep out the heat in summer, while the sun shines through in the colder months. And, if that?s not enough, central heating and the gas log fire will be sure to keep you cosy on a winters evening.

The current owner is a professional gardener, and it shows. From the whimsy of the front garden, the back of the large block ? so large, in fact, that it has subdivision potential (STCA) ? is a sculptural and elegant delight. It would not be remiss in an architectural magazine. And, with intricately espaliered fruit trees and a vegetable garden, you can even grow your own produce in true country style.