Alder House • A cosy cottage with old world charm

Step back in time when arriving at Alder House. The charming Miners Cottage offers a cosy and relaxing stay in the leafy neighbourhood of Mount Pleasant, minutes from central Ballarat. Self contained with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, the cottage is filled with beautiful antiques, art and original character. The space A historic miners cottage in Ballarat’s oldest neighbourhood. Alder House is a 10 minute walk to Sovereign Hill and a few minutes drive to the heart of Ballarat. The cottage is self contained with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, laundry, well equipped kitchen, outdoor patio, and a gorgeous garden with plenty of blooms and herbs to pick. The bedrooms have plush, queen sized beds with luxurious linens, fluffy doonas and there are plenty of pillows to choose from. The kitchen is perfectly equipped to cook a feast or to whip up a cheese board. It includes an electric oven and gas stove; full sized fridge, kettle and toaster; microwave and a wide range of utensils, pots and pans. Also supplied are a large range of pantry staples, teas, chai, hot chocolate, breakfast spreads, milk of your preference and quality ground coffee to make on the coffee machine. The bathroom has a shower and separate bath to soak in after a day of exploring with body wash supplied from Leif. In the sitting room, enjoy a game of cards, flip through the magazines, or simply enjoy a film. The French doors open to the gorgeous patio with a dining table surrounded by roses, forget-me-nots and a lush green wall. There is plenty of street parking and one secure garage attached to the house. A lockable shed is also available if you need to secure larger valuables such as bikes. Please note: this is a 120+ year old home and comes with the beauty of age! You can expect modern day luxuries with some old age imperfections. Other things to note Heating: There is ducted central heating throughout the property. Cooling: There is a split system in the kitchen/dining/living room and an overhead fan in one bedroom. An additional pedestal fan can be provided for the second bedroom on hot days or when requested.