49 Rowan Street Bendigo VIC 3550

This is a unique opportunity to own one of a handful of Bendigo gold era mansions in the centre of Bendigo.

The building reflects the wealth, romance, and flamboyance of the era with its large portico archways, high ceilings and grand dimensions and fittings.

Over its 150 years it has had many uses – the remnants of these have been removed revealing the original fabric of the building, now restored, and returned to a beautiful European style home with calm relaxed atmosphere, open light filled rooms with grand proportions and romantic Italianate features.

Villa Belgravia is located at the top of the old Belgravia hill district. The area reflects the wealth and flamboyance of the gold rush period with wide open streets and historical residences boasting the grand architecture of the incredible era.

‘Villa Belgravia’ offers modern luxury heritage living in the very heart of the city.

The original home – consisting of eight rooms – was first built on the corner allotment in 1869 by Henry Hawkins, a hospital contribution collector. John Crowley, one of the original owners of The Shamrock Hotel, purchased the home in 1884. Five years later, with the help of his friend, William Vahland, the building was almost doubled in size and the current façade and verandas added.

The upper level of the home, accessed via Rowan Street, offers spacious, light-filled family areas. With two large open reception rooms used as dining and lounge, two additional family rooms, four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a separate study, a commercial grade kitchen and sizeable walk-through pantry room, and separate wine room/cellar – this unique home offers European styling, heritage detail and lavish features throughout. Multiple exterior spaces include a wide wraparound veranda, with views over the Sacred Heart Cathedral; alfresco spaces; deck; courtyard and lawn areas; with secure off-street parking.

Downstairs, the lower level can be accessed via both the central staircase of the main home, or from an entry off Wattle Street. This floor features two fully renovated self-contained villa apartments – with a large studio space for sleeping and lounging; kitchenette; and ensuite with double vanity. The larger villa has additional stone and iron balustrade stair and free-standing bathtub in the ensuite. These are “The Suites, Villa Belgravia” and enjoy a five star rating from visitors.

This beautiful property is an exceptional family home that offers multi-generational living; an accommodation business; or a combination of business and living across the two levels.

Additional features:
- Ducted evaporative cooling
- Ducted hydronic heating with new boiler unit
- Split system heating and cooling
- Gas log wall heater
- Large wood fire heater
- Original open fireplaces throughout with cast iron inserts and marble mantles
- Commercial grade kitchen including double oven with six-burner gas cooktop and
dishwasher
- Large feature mirrors above mantels
- Cellar/wine room with kitchenette
- Fully renovated laundry
- Various paved and deck alfresco areas
- Double off-street parking via automatic gate off Rowan Street

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