Llanfyllin House

Golden Point, Ballarat, Victoria

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Historic red brick house with ornate white trim, stained glass door, large bay window with curtains, surrounded by lush bushes and a small garden, at dusk.

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Ideal for couples, small groups & families, including pets, everyone loves Llanfyllin House.

Highlighting the opulence of the gold rush era, Llanfyllin House has been carefully curated, providing an authentic historic experience.

Llanfyllin House is centrally located, within easy walking distance of the CBD, cafes, restaurants & just a short drive from attractions such as Sovereign Hill, Ballarat Wildlife Park, Ballarat Art Gallery, & Lake Wendouree & Ballarat Botanical Gardens.

The History

Commissioned for construction in the late 1800s by Cr Isaiah Pearce, mayor of Ballarat East & prominent local businessman, Llanfyllin House is one of the original properties of the area, and this beautiful, double brick villa reflects all the spoils that were possible as a result of the gold rush.

Built as a wedding gift for Cr. Pearce's daughter and her new husband, the home remains largely as it was originally built, and with decor artfully designed by nationally awarded property stylist Jo Powell, a focus on aesthetic quality invites guests to experience a beautifully curated environment during their stay.

The Home

Entering the home, you will cross the wide, iron-laced verandah and pass through the large front entry door, surrounded by ornate stained glass windows, to the central hallway.

The Parlour (Living Room) is situated at the front of the house, offering a comfortable space to sit and read or talk, with a large open fire, drinks trolley and bay window overlooking the century-old front garden. The television is also discreetly housed within this space.

The Drawing Room (Formal Dining Room) is also situated at the front of the house, and houses an upright piano, dining table, games table and sofa. This is a room to engage in activities with your fellow guests. With a view out onto the front verandah and century-old garden, this is the perfect location to play board games, play music & sing or read our vintage magazines and newspapers in front of the large open fire.

Each bedroom features antique beds, hotel-quality mattresses and the finest European French Flax Bed Linen. The main bedroom boasts a gorgeous open fire, and the twin bedroom has an antique genuine timber double-seated school desk.

The large kitchen is at the rear of the home and has a separate scullery (butler's pantry) and larder (walk-in pantry) adjoining it. The kitchen features a farmhouse-style dining table and chairs, as well as a wood-burning stove. Also discreetly housed in this area is an upright dual-fuel stove, microwave, dishwasher and refrigerator.

The Maid's Room has been adapted for use as a dedicated workspace for those who require it, but retains its vintage charm

The bathroom includes a shower, vanity and toilet.

Fully enclosed, the backyard, with its cafe-style outdoor setting, is the perfect spot to enjoy a cup of tea or a glass of wine while watching the chickens free-range in the garden.

A young woman with dark hair sitting on a vintage-style sofa, reading a book. She is wearing a brown patterned dress. The sofa has a yellow and green pillow, and there are books on a small table beside her. A large framed painting of a bird and flora
A pair of black rubber boots, a woven basket with firewood, and an open red metal chest in a sunlit indoor space with wooden framed glass doors and a garden view.
Interior of a dining room with a stained glass window, wooden dining chairs, a bottle of wine, two wine glasses, a book, and framed pictures on the wall.
A vintage kitchen with a wooden dining table, six matching chairs, a wooden cabinet with glass doors displaying dishes, a black wood-burning stove with a tea kettle, and a white teapot with a cup on the table.
A child's hands playing a traditional wooden piano with sheet music open on top.
A vintage-style floral sofa with various cushions and an open book, a small side table with a glass decanter, a glass, a small candle, and a blanket.
A wooden dining table set with a glass jar labeled 'Self-Rising Flour', a glass mixing bowl with a spatula, a small glass measuring cup, a pair of black kitchen scales, and a beige apron hanging on a chair, with carved wooden chairs around the table.
Two children standing in gum boots on a dark wooden floor in front of a white wall with a door.
Two chickens, one brown and one black with lacy feathers, on a wooden deck near potted flowers and gardening tools under sunlight.
A vintage wooden bed with a dark polished headboard, two nightstands with matching lamps, and a white wall in the background.
A young woman with brown hair sits on a wicker chair outdoors, leaning against a brick wall, surrounded by lush green foliage, wearing a green knit sweater, looking thoughtful.
Interior of a cozy kitchen with a wood-burning stove, a wooden dining table with eggs and a teapot, and a window with natural light.
Two people sitting on a bench in an art gallery, viewing three large paintings on the wall.
Bathroom countertop with two brown bottles of hand soap and hand cream, jars with cotton balls and cotton swabs, and a tray with black rolled towels.
Two steaming mugs of hot beverage and a black stovetop kettle on a wooden table in a cozy kitchen.
A cozy bedroom with a wooden bed, beige bedding, framed artwork on the walls, a window with white curtains, a fireplace, and decorative items on the mantle.
A bedroom with two beds covered in gray and white bedding, two canopy-like mosquito nets hanging above, a window with beige curtains, and a framed portrait on the bed's headboard.
Participants in the Ballarat Marathon race starting in a city street with historic buildings, banners, and a large crowd.

All photographs by Mel Tonzing & Jett Le Duc

Interior Design by Jo Powell

 
Floor plan of a house showing rooms including a front verandah, entry, living area, three bedrooms, study/bedroom, bathroom, WC, store/cellar, sun room, deck, single garage, kitchen with scullery/laundry and pantry.