"Kuranda" c1860s Unique Victorian Homestead on inner city 1/2 acre (approx) allotment
"Kuranda", this outstanding two-storey, late-Italianate house was built in the 1860s by the Eyre Bros. With its steeply pitched slate roof and gabled windows, it sits like a little castle on top of the hill. Set on a stunning 50m x 45m (approx) inner city allotment featuring an inspired and award winning romantic garden of meandering paths and flowing spaces, splashed with a profusion of colour from flowers planted in 1942 by previous owner Heather Dick. "Kuranda" is one of Ballarats most exceptional family residences. This magnificent and unique Victorian has been meticulously restored enhancing the elegance of a bygone era and is further complimented by a stunning renovation with all the modern appointments. "Kuranda" is noted for its beautiful horticulturist haven, its mature gardens are established on two levels with a series of unified and flowing spaces and includes a tree listed with the National Trust. Its gardens have been featured in many publications and were judged the winner of the Best Suburban Garden in The Courier Ballarat Begonia Festival, 1997 Garden Competition. This historic home boasts wide entrance hall, 3 bedrooms, all with built in robes, upstairs home office/4th bedroom with outstanding views towards Mount Warrenheip and the main bathroom, which is also accessed via the main bedroom, comprises a claw foot bath and separate shower. The exquisite formal lounge and dining rooms feature marble fireplaces and can be zoned off into two separate entertaining areas. The rear extension showcases...
Lot/Plan No: /~14/D/2046