Love the Block houses? Live down the road in a farmhouse for $800k

• The property: Heritage farmhouse with renovation plans by The Block architect Julian Brenchley
• Address: 11 Chaplain Street, Daylesford, VIC
• Price guide: $799,000
• Agent: Hygge Property, Ashlee McKee 0448 169 383 and Natalie Fagan 0459 982 135

Watching The Block, set in the picturesque town of Daylesford, it’s hard not to fall in love with the rolling hills and friendly community feel.

Now, there’s an opportunity to own a piece of the action – and no, we’re not talking about the impending opportunity to bid in the Block auctions.

Middleton Farmhouse is an original 19th-century timber home for sale within the Middleton Field neighbourhood, by Hygge Property, where the show’s houses have been built.

While the farmhouse is in need of some TLC, discerning heritage lovers will be quick to spot the original period features from the fretted Victorian verandah to the timber detailing.

If you’re already dreaming up a respectful renovation and restoration, you’re not alone in working out what to do to the property, either.

Renovation plans (subject to council approval) drawn up by longtime Block architect Julian Brenchley will be included in the sale.

The plans strike a careful balance between preservation and the addition of contemporary features that today’s buyer expects.

Brenchley’s vision includes three bedrooms, a two-car garage, open-plan living areas and a landscaped garden complete with a terrace.

His plans are consistent with the existing styling of the original home, with advice on material selection and other steps the new owner will need to take before breaking ground.

Buyers looking for more space will also be pleased to hear that the property is set on a large 1252-square-metre parcel of land.

More space is a popular reason that buyers are making a tree change, flocking to towns like Daylesford. With Melbourne only a 90-minute drive away, locals stay connected to the city while maintaining a slower pace of life.

Lifestyle is another driver behind the area’s recent popularity: the new owner will be within walking distance of the town’s cafes, restaurants, boutique shopping, as well as the popular Sunday Market.

$799,000

11 Chaplain Street, Daylesford VIC 3460

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“This is an exciting opportunity for someone to breathe new life into one of Daylesford’s original farmhouses,” says Catherine Webster, development manager at Hygge Property.

“The combination of its historic value, generous lot size and architect-designed renovation plans makes Middleton Farmhouse a fantastic purchase for the right person.”

Middleton Field has a diverse mix of housing types, from the Block houses to townhouses with an eco-friendly focus.

The farmhouse was built in the Victorian era, when the region was establishing itself around farming and the railway line.

Whether you’re a heritage enthusiast or a serial renovator watching The Block for your DIY fix, this property is a unique opportunity to be a part of Daylesford’s newest chapter.

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