Cottage by the Bowser

Lovingly restored, and retaining many of the original features in the front rooms, your stay will combine the comfort and luxuries expected today, with the hidden secrets of the gardens beyond the gates.

Located on over 3 acres on the Golden Mile, the cottage has been used for many enterprises over the years. Its original purpose, as the Mount's General Store and first Post office, was built circa 1873, and its colourful history thereafter included a doctor's consulting rooms, art gallery, patchwork & quilting shop and for the sale of collectables and antiques.

The interior retains some of the original charm and elegance of its past including timber floors and Baltic lined walls and high ceilings, open fireplaces (now ornamental only) and skylights. Stylish and luxury touches have been added with a gorgeous bathroom and kitchen featuring travertine tiling.

Until 2012 it was the oldest original commercial building still in existence in Mount Macedon, surviving all the ravaging fires of the past, and is easily recognised by the petrol bowser displaying gallons, standing proudly beneath the verandah.

The land is quite breath-taking, from a fenced back lawn, leading through to a woodland garden, opening onto a majestic grassy paddock, bordered on the southern side with 150+ year old European trees, leading to a walking track down to the Turitable Creek and old weir on the western boundary. Plenty of space on which to run around or just lie in the grass in the peace and quiet - your fur babies will love the open paddock too.