7 Stanhope Street, Daylesford, Vic 3460

Tucked behind a leafy frontage on one of Daylesford's most admired streets, this charming garden property is currently home to a quiet writer's retreat - a place where ideas take shape among the trees, and stories are written by the warmth of the fire. Set on approximately 1,023sqm, it features two one bedroom self-contained cottages surrounded by a garden that hums with life in every season - a true country setting just a short stroll from the cafés, galleries and artisan stores of the town centre.

Each cottage offers its own character and privacy. At the front, Moonlight Blue presents as a classic miner's cottage, complete with a vine-covered verandah, white picket fence and shaded garden. Inside, the open-plan studio layout feels cosy and inviting, with a Queen bed nook, lounge and meals area, wood fire and reverse-cycle air conditioning. The spa bathroom and separate toilet add comfort, while the back deck steps down into a private lawn bordered by garden beds, stone features and a birdbath. Currently on the short-term holiday market.

Further along the garden path, with its bold red door, is an open plan one bedroom mudbrick with soaring ceilings, exposed Danish beams and garden views from every window. There's a natural rhythm to the space - a Queen bed zone, a lounge warmed by a fire, a small but considered kitchen, and a spa bathroom set beneath warm timber panelling. It's a space that invites slow mornings, cups of tea and creative thinking.

To the rear of the property, a separate timber-lined studio has been created - a quiet space for reading, writing or working from home. With floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, textured walls and soft light, it's an inspiring place for artists, thinkers or those simply seeking stillness.

Outside, the garden wraps around the home with winding paths, established trees, soft lawns and scattered seating areas to pause and breathe in the Daylesford air. Daffodils and magnolias bring seasonal colour, while the neighbouring canopy of Wombat Hill adds a rich sense of history and shelter.

This is a rare and peaceful property with flexible possibilities - a gentle walk to Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens, Vincent Street, the Sunday Market and everything else that makes Daylesford one of regional Victoria's most cherished towns.
Approx. 1,023sqm of land with two self-contained one- bedroom studio style cottages

Blue Cottage: miner's cottage with verandah, spa bathroom and private rear garden

A  charming mudbrick studio with exposed beams and tall timber ceilings
Wood fires and split systems in both cottages for year-round comfort
Separate lined studio with built-in bookshelves - ideal for creative use or remote work

Garden filled with seasonal colour, stone features, winding paths and birdsong
Premium location near Wombat Hill and an easy stroll into Daylesford town centre
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