Buyers with a cool seven million dollars at hand could buy themselves a piece of Macedon Ranges history.
The historic Clunie and Flint Hill estates along Romsey Road have come up for sale – rare offerings in a much sought-after market.
Five million dollars could deliver Clunie, 14 kilometres from Romsey on a mammoth 406 hectares, regarded as an iconic rural estate at Chintin, which is renowned as the home of a number of the district’s agricultural pioneers.
Architect Allan Powell renovated the two-storey Victorian homestead (circa 1867), which includes six bedrooms, a sunroom, library, a cellar and panoramic views over Deep Creek.
RT Edgar director Warwick Anderson said it’s very rare to find a property of this size with accommodation of such high quality.
“You just don’t find such large holdings like this with houses like this on them,” Mr Anderson said. “[Clunie] has been in the same hands for more than 30 years. This is why this is such a special listing because the market here is very tough to get into as properties are very tightly held.”
Fewer than 20 kilometres down the same road is the historic Flint Hill estate, which carries a $7 million price tag.
Agent John Keating said the estate is a property of great botanical significance, with arguably one of Victoria’s most renowned private gardens. It includes European specimen trees, and sweeping lawns bordered by scores of rhododendrons.
He said it’s not uncommon for buyers to spend top dollar for large holdings in the Macedon Ranges because of the region’s proximity to Melbourne and it’s natural beauty.
