3416 Melbourne-Lancefield Road, LancefieldVIC

Private Residence and Business Opportunity

Nestled at the base of Melbourne Hill and stepped in history this beautiful property has been sympathetically restored maintaining the integrity of its past era. Located on approx. 2.5 acres of manicured gardens and grounds and currently operating as a premium short stay accommodation business just 1.9km from the centre of Lancefield township.

Outstanding internal features included ornate open fireplaces, soaring ceilings, Victorian plasterwork, exposed brickwork and lead light doors combined with tasteful bathroom renovations, extensive heating throughout the main residence, a private spa room, and commercial grade kitchen.

The property also incorporates a second dwelling privately nestled away from the main residence a ‘milking shed’ conversion with character original stone floors and ‘cow bales’.

The sprawling grounds offer a variety of exotic and native planting curated for pure enjoyment, relaxation is ensured with hide aways tucked into the landscape providing meditation and peaceful vantage points to appreciate the surrounding vistas. Perfectly suited for entertaining, the lush rear lawn is surveyed by a long-standing Elm tree and charming outdoor bar. The Manse is supported by a variety of outbuildings, including a 14m x 12m open front machinery shed incorporating a raised platform floor, the potential of this building stretches far beyond storage needs. Multiple water tanks service the property.

The property has enjoyed a multitude of lives since its establishment as a residence for the Minister of the Presbyterian Church, it currently enjoys a successful short stay accommodation business and private function centre, but potentially could be a private family home, artist’s studio, sculpture park, plant nursery the opportunities are endless. Within easy reach of the premier wineries, weekend farmers market, an easy walk/cycle along Lancefield-Romsey Federation Trail (12km from Romsey).

Located in the stunning Macedon Ranges, Lancefield is just 70km north of Melbourne's CBD, 40 minutes’ drive to Melbourne Airport and 20 minutes away from Clarkefield, Kilmore or Riddells Creek Railway Station. A unique opportunity for the astute buyer.