One of Colac’s landmark properties, a Victorian homestead called Airdrie, is looking its finest as it hits the market for just the third time.
Named Airdrie, the charming Victorian Italianate homestead at 25-27 McDonald St was built in 1890 for Colac and state politician John Glass Johnstone.
Price hopes are $2.35m to $2.55m for the five-bedroom home, which if it sells at that level would be a record for the Western District city, records show.
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The property was in the Johnstone family for 100 years, before it was sold to a local doctor and then to present owners who have lived there for nearly 11 years.
The five-bedroom house on 5537sq m is a unique offering in the heart of town, Mr Hughes said.
“Most houses of this size are found on acreages but this one is on a smaller parcel of land near Lake Colac and is just three blocks from the main street,” he said.
“It is a rare beauty waiting for the right person to fall in love with it.”
The property has already attracted inquiries from Melbourne, Geelong and locals wanting to downsize from neighbouring farms to a low-maintenance home in the town.
Sprawling in an idyllic setting of established gardens with lush lawns and specimen plantings, the house has been restored to its former glory by the owners.
“They fell in love with the old world architecture,” Mr Hughes said.
“And this inspired them to take on the project.”
Airdrie returns to the market after an extensive renovation.
The update enhanced its period features, including the Chantilly lacework running along the veranda, Baltic floorboards, leadlight windows and marble fireplaces.
“No effort has been spared in bringing all the original details back to life and sourcing authentic Victorian-era fixtures to replace those beyond repair,” Mr Hughes said.
The renovation also delivered a large, family home that caters for modern living.
Alongside five bedrooms, multiple living areas include a sitting room, sunroom, lounge room, dining room and an open plan kitchen and family zone.
One of the most notable rooms is the central lounge room which adjoins a conservatory.
It features a handpainted ceiling, chandeliers, a marble mantled fireplace and a bay window,
The kitchen and meals area pairs granite benchtops and modern appliances with arched windows and French doors out to the garden.
The bedrooms and study sit in a separate wing from the living areas, while the main bedroom is dressed in pale peach wallpaper and curtains, with a bay window and open fireplace.
The 1890 homestead shares the 5526 sq m grounds with stables, a coach house, studio and a tennis court.
Originally published as Stunning Western District homestead returned to all its glory hits the market
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