Property Summary
Property Description
A note from the vendor –
The time has come for me to pass the ownership of this beloved holding on to its next custodian, this decision has only become necessary due to changes in my family circumstances. This property has been a joy to restore and an honour to have been connected with. I wish the next owner, all the joy, pleasure and satisfaction that I have been afforded.
The Iconic ‘Langsford Building’ (c.1907) represents an unparalleled opportunity to purchase a meticulously and sympathetically restored local landmark heritage building, perfect as a luxury family residence but with benefit of an array of income potential, perfectly located in the centre of the charming township of Stawell within the Northern Grampians Region of Victoria.
The Langsford Building started life as a Chemist Shop and residence in the “Gold Rush” town of Stawell. Building work commenced in 1907, replacing another single story Chemist shop and residence. This glorious building was completed in 1910, the owner at that time was a Mr. W Kernot, a local chemist.
A young chemist was employed by Mr Kernot by the name of Langsford, he would purchase the building and raise his young family there. Langsford had two children, both girls, the eldest Winifred would go on to follow in her father’s footsteps and become one of the first women to graduate as a Pharmacist from Melbourne University. The current owner commissioned a beautiful oil on canvas portrait of her that hangs within the property, which is where it will stay.
The Langsford building sits on giant footings of solid local granite and is completely built from tens of thousands of local sandstock bricks. The building is a grand affair, with original fireplaces, mantles, pressed metal ceilings and glorious Cuban Mahogany and Australian Cedar details throughout. Wherever items needed to be duplicated or replaced they were sourced from all over the world to make the finished result as accurate as possible, with the expert help of a renowned Victorian Heritage Architect to assist with paint colours and external details. The ground floor awning verandah was completely rebuilt to the original specifications and design, sourcing the wrought iron lace work in the original pattern from a collector in South Australia. The stairwell area was replaced with the original Anaglypta wallpaper “sourced from the Anaglypta factory in London. The internal door handles and escutcheons are exact replicas, again sourced in England. The entire building was re-plumbed and re-wired.
The retail space on the ground floor is also exquisite, with ceilings 5 metres high. The front doors were found in Sydney coming from The Queen Victoria Building. The front door pushes and internal pulls, in solid brass, were sourced from an antique dealer in Boston Massachusetts.
‘Langsford Luxury’ now offers a sophisticated home with income potential.
‘Langsford Luxury’ offers not only a substantial private residence but accommodation potential, a stunning heritage retail space potential on the lower level with showroom and rear office / storage facilities. This is a truly impressive holding offering a variety of opportunities to personally enjoy what is now the private owner’s residence or indeed incorporate this section as another accommodation offering – with a very flexible floorplan, the choice is yours.
This grand home includes a master bedroom with sitting area, separate second bedroom, kitchenette and luxurious modern bathroom on the upper level along with second living room/ third bedroom, dining room and state of the art kitchen. The ground floor level apartment with it’s own separate private entry from the rear of the property has a luxurious contemporary feel. The shopfront space of the holding has a charm all of it’s own with separate access, kitchenette, office space, storage room and powder room.
No expense has been spared in the restoration of this imposing building with the highest quality fixtures and fittings utilised throughout. The carpeting, parquetry flooring, bathrooms and kitchens are outstanding, including the finishes which include in the main kitchen a double Viking oven, steam oven, induction cooktop and even teppanyaki plate, all adding to the feeling of sophistication throughout the entire property. A charming rear garden including hydrangeas and Tahitian Limes, complete this beautifully restored holding.
No detail has been overlooked with any new owner being able to take advantage of all the hard work and dedication that has gone into the creation of this ‘one of a kind’ restoration.
Langsford Luxury offers an unprecedented opportunity for a sophisticated and luxurious lifestyle change along with a substantial business opportunity without compromise.
For further information or to arrange a private inspection, please contact – Sue Gratton on 0407 599 559 or email – sue@circaheritageandlifestyle.com.au.
