Situated in the picturesque foothills of the Macedon Ranges, this luxury Woodend property is one of Victoria's finest estates with an illustrious history dating back to circa 1888.

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'St Ambrose' presides over approximately 2.69 acres, offering a breathtaking mountain-view landscape with a celebrated garden setting designed by the former custodian, renowned landscape architect, Paul Bangay OAM who told LUXURY LIST WEEKEND, "St Ambrose farm was the first country house I owned." 

"Creating the garden and renovating the 100 year old school house was one of the greatest joys of my life."

"Watching the garden grow and enjoying the peace and quiet that country living affords you recalibrated my busy city existence so much so that today I still spend as much time as I can living a rural life."Source: Kay & Burton

With a self-contained guest house and thoughtfully revived interiors, this historic property is a timeless haven for large-scale living or accommodation ventures, with the successful purchaser also having the first right of refusal to purchase the adjoining blocks of land at 22 Brooks Street, Woodend (on four separate titles of approximately 1 acre).

“Each visit to St Ambrose reveals new details to discover, from the way the sunlight filters through the leaves to hidden nooks and crannies that reveal themselves as you explore. There was a particular moment when I found myself breathless as I got to the bottom of the Sphinx circular garden,” Campbell Kilsby told LUXURY LIST WEEKEND.

“One of the most impressive aspects of homestead itself is the way the house seems to flow seamlessly into the surrounding garden, blurring the boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces. The large windows create a feeling of openness, allowing you to take in the beauty of the garden from every vantage point.”

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Beyond the ornamental pear-lined driveway, the home's elegance transpires through two residences, including the c1900 original school house, with four bedrooms and four bathrooms, allowing the perfect setting for guest accommodation and event hosting. 

An abundance of light flowing from oversized windows captures the views from multiple formal living and dining rooms and bedroom suites, spilling out to the sprawling gardens and alfresco areas primed for lavish entertaining. 

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Upstairs, a hidden study with built-in cherry wood bookcases and a desk workspace opens to a beautiful balcony with a bird's eye view of the grounds, Mount Macedon Ranges and the Woodend town clock through the canopy of trees. 

Raked Western Red Cedar cathedral ceilings and polished concrete floors will impress any car enthusiasts within the two separate garages (room for 5+ vehicles total), whilst the three custom-made timber doors open onto the forecourt and cypress entrance garden allowing an entirely different entertaining zone if required. 

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Additional features include a sunken stone conversation fire-pit, a swimming pool, a security system, hydronic heating, gas fireplaces, air-conditioning and 240,000L water tank storage. 

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The estate is just under an hour from Melbourne and approximately 30 minutes from Melbourne International Airport, whilst boutique town amenities and the V-Line train (60 mins to Melbourne) are within a short stroll. 

To arrange a private inspection or enquire about a price guide phone or email Campbell Kilsby of Kay & Burton or Will Maxted of Kay & Burton via the contact form below. 

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