58 Ridgway, Mirboo North, Vic, 3871

Standing​ ​proudly​ ​in​ ​the​ ​heart​ ​of​ ​Mirboo​ ​North,​ ​this​ ​much-loved​ ​four-bedroom,​ ​two-bathroom​ ​residence​ ​is​ ​one​ ​of​ ​the​ ​township's​ ​most​ ​recognisable​ ​homes.​ ​Believed​ ​to​ ​date​ ​back​ ​to​ ​circa​ ​1895,​ ​this​ ​remarkable​ ​property​ ​is​ ​rich​ ​in​ ​character,​ ​history​ ​and​ ​timeless​ ​appeal,​ ​occupying​ ​a​ ​substantial​ ​1,662m²​ ​allotment.​ ​Lovingly​ ​cared​ ​for​ ​across​ ​generations,​ ​it​ ​presents​ ​a​ ​rare​ ​opportunity​ ​to​ ​become​ ​the​ ​next​ ​custodian​ ​of​ ​an​ ​iconic​ ​local​ ​landmark​ ​while​ ​enjoying​ ​the​ ​warmth,​ ​craftsmanship​ ​and​ ​enduring​ ​charm​ ​of​ ​a​ ​true​ ​period​ ​home.

Framed​ ​by​ ​established​ ​gardens​ ​and​ ​a​ ​classic​ ​bullnose​ ​verandah,​ ​the​ ​original​ ​weatherboard​ ​façade​ ​creates​ ​an​ ​unforgettable​ ​first​ ​impression.​ ​Step​ ​inside​ ​to​ ​discover​ ​a​ ​wide​ ​timber-lined​ ​hallway,​ ​soaring​ ​high​ ​ceilings​ ​and​ ​beautiful​ ​period​ ​features​ ​that​ ​showcase​ ​the​ ​quality​ ​and​ ​character​ ​of​ ​a​ ​bygone​ ​era.

The​ ​flexible​ ​floorplan​ ​offers​ ​four​ ​bedrooms​ ​and​ ​two​ ​bathrooms,​ ​thoughtfully​ ​balancing​ ​original​ ​charm​ ​with​ ​everyday​ ​comfort.​ ​The​ ​generous​ ​north-facing​ ​master​ ​bedroom​ ​is​ ​filled​ ​with​ ​natural​ ​light​ ​and​ ​features​ ​an​ ​original​ ​ornamental​ ​fireplace,​ ​complemented​ ​by​ ​an​ ​ensuite​ ​added​ ​approximately​ ​20​ ​years​ ​ago.​ ​At​ ​the​ ​front​ ​of​ ​the​ ​home,​ ​a​ ​second​ ​room​ ​with​ ​decorative​ ​windows​ ​and​ ​a​ ​charming​ ​window​ ​seat​ ​provides​ ​flexibility​ ​as​ ​either​ ​an​ ​additional​ ​bedroom​ ​or​ ​a​ ​formal​ ​sitting​ ​room.​ ​Two​ ​further​ ​bedrooms​ ​are​ ​positioned​ ​toward​ ​the​ ​rear​ ​of​ ​the​ ​home,​ ​while​ ​the​ ​spacious​ ​central​ ​bathroom​ ​is​ ​complete​ ​with​ ​a​ ​shower,​ ​bath,​ ​vanity​ ​and​ ​toilet.

At​ ​the​ ​heart​ ​of​ ​the​ ​home,​ ​the​ ​light-filled​ ​living​ ​and​ ​dining​ ​area​ ​provides​ ​a​ ​welcoming​ ​space​ ​to​ ​gather,​ ​complete​ ​with​ ​split​ ​system​ ​heating​ ​and​ ​cooling​ ​for​ ​year-round​ ​comfort.​ ​The​ ​original​ ​country-style​ ​kitchen​ ​retains​ ​its​ ​authentic​ ​character​ ​with​ ​an​ ​electric​ ​stove​ ​and​ ​oven,​ ​skylight,​ ​walk-in​ ​pantry​ ​and​ ​direct​ ​access​ ​to​ ​the​ ​adjoining​ ​sunroom​ ​and​ ​laundry.​ ​From​ ​here,​ ​sliding​ ​glass​ ​doors​ ​open​ ​onto​ ​the​ ​alfresco​ ​area​ ​and​ ​generous​ ​backyard.

Significant​ ​preservation​ ​works​ ​have​ ​already​ ​been​ ​completed,​ ​including​ ​professional​ ​restumping,​ ​an​ ​upgraded​ ​switchboard​ ​and​ ​a​ ​partial​ ​replacement​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Colourbond​ ​roof,​ ​providing​ ​a​ ​solid​ ​foundation​ ​for​ ​the​ ​next​ ​owner​ ​to​ ​further​ ​enhance​ ​and​ ​restore​ ​the​ ​home​ ​while​ ​honouring​ ​its​ ​rich​ ​heritage.

Set​ ​on​ ​an​ ​expansive​ ​1,662m²​ ​allotment​ ​with​ ​valuable​ ​rear​ ​access​ ​via​ ​Burchell​ ​Lane,​ ​the​ ​property​ ​offers​ ​outstanding​ ​flexibility​ ​for​ ​the​ ​future.​ ​Zoned​ ​Commercial​ ​1,​ ​with​ ​potential​ ​for​ ​subdivision​ ​or​ ​further​ ​development​ ​(STCA),​ ​it​ ​presents​ ​a​ ​unique​ ​opportunity​ ​to​ ​live,​ ​invest,​ ​establish​ ​a​ ​business​ ​or​ ​unlock​ ​the​ ​site's​ ​long-term​ ​potential.

Properties​ ​of​ ​this​ ​significance​ ​are​ ​rarely​ ​offered​ ​for​ ​sale.​ ​Rich​ ​in​ ​history​ ​and​ ​full​ ​of​ ​character,​ ​this​ ​is​ ​a​ ​rare​ ​opportunity​ ​to​ ​secure​ ​one​ ​of​ ​Mirboo​ ​North's​ ​most​ ​treasured​ ​homes.​ ​Perfectly​ ​positioned​ ​in​ ​the​ ​heart​ ​of​ ​town,​ ​with​ ​Baromi​ ​Park,​ ​cafés,​ ​shops,​ ​schools​ ​and​ ​everyday​ ​amenities​ ​all​ ​within​ ​easy​ ​walking​ ​distance,​ ​it​ ​offers​ ​an​ ​exceptional​ ​lifestyle​ ​together​ ​with​ ​exciting​ ​future​ ​potential.

*While​ ​every​ ​effort​ ​has​ ​been​ ​made​ ​to​ ​ensure​ ​the​ ​accuracy​ ​of​ ​the​ ​information​ ​contained​ ​herein,​ ​prospective​ ​purchasers​ ​are​ ​encouraged​ ​to​ ​review​ ​the​ ​Due​ ​Diligence​ ​Checklist​ ​provided​ ​by​ ​Consumer​ ​Affairs​ ​Victoria​ ​and​ ​to​ ​make​ ​their​ ​own​ ​enquiries​ ​regarding​ ​the​ ​property​ ​–​ ​consumer.vic.gov.au/duediligencechecklist