Property Details: • Type: House

• Bedrooms: 5 • Bathrooms: 3

Description: Architectural grandeur brimming with heritage details and steeped in history, this iconic Romsey property offers extraordinary potential, delivers three properties in one. Zoned Commercial One and located in the heart of town, offering unsurpassed lifestyle opportunities with town conveniences on your doorstep and only approx. 40kms (40mins) to the Melbourne Airport. This remarkable trio is coming to the market for the third time in its 150 year history. Consisting of the bank, the main house and the studio encircled by stunning garden rooms, ornamentals and edibles such as apple, walnut and fig. An outdoor fireplace and glasshouse, rain water storage tanks and irrigation system, wide verandahs and off street parking further enhance this exceptional residence. The Bank An unmissable, iconic façade and a fine example of Renaissance revival style designed by architect, Terry Leonard, built in 1876. Sitting on bluestone foundations the bank chamber comprises two main rooms with fireplaces, Baltic pine floors, large windows, high ceilings and the vault room with a safe. A compact kitchen, full bathroom and a pantry complete this layout offering endless possibilities; a retail space, office or a café. The Main House Grand proportions and versatility, a unique family home, both rare and exceptional. A lushly planted front yard includes a Magnolia grandiflora, a National Trust listed tree. Two original rooms are located on the ground floor; the laundry room and the lounge with soaring ceilings, an expansive window and an ornate fireplace. Beyond is the extension featuring a large timber and granite kitchen, plentiful cupboards and a butler's pantry. Adjacent is the enormous dining area enclosed by elegant bifold doors. The grand staircase leads to the sprawling first floor that houses five bedrooms and two bathrooms, features include high ceilings and Baltic pine floors, four fireplaces and a central bathroom fitted with a stained-glass window and a bath. The Studio Located at the rear offers privacy and plenty of space for multiple lifestyle pursuits. Currently utilised as an office, comprising a handy kitchenette, bathroom, built-in storage and a generous open plan second level. ** We have obtained all information in this document from sources we believe to be reliable, however, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Prospective purchasers are advised to carry out their own investigations.