Step through the tall front fence and the outside world simply falls away. Wisteria spills across timber pergolas, roses climb toward an arched porch and a pond framed by stone sits among lush, established gardens, creating a private oasis that feels a world away from everyday life.
Built in 1940 in the Californian bungalow style and set on some 480sqm approx., this much loved home has been cared for with genuine affection, and it shows. A gabled roofline, roughcast render and patterned glass window panes set the tone for an interior where polished timber floors, ornate cornices and soft natural light greet you at every turn.
The living room gathers around an exposed brick fireplace, with a second fireplace adding character to the generous main bedroom. Four bedrooms and two bathrooms give everyone room to settle, and the family bathroom is a true showpiece, with a clawfoot bath, subway tiles and brass tapware.
At the heart of the home, the kitchen pairs shaker style cabinetry with a glossy black mosaic splashback, gas cooktop, electric oven and dishwasher, flowing into a dining room where French doors open onto the covered deck. Summer evenings belong out here beneath the festoon lights, with lawn, a barbecue zone and towering hedges wrapping the backyard in complete privacy.
Then comes the surprise. A right of way from Cornwall Road leads straight to a garage that fits multiple cars and is equally ready to become a workshop, studio or the ultimate man cave, complete with downlights and its own split system. An additional off street car space adds peace of mind and easy access in and out.
Ducted heating, evaporative cooling and a split system keep things comfortable year round, and with restumping, rewiring and replumbing, the big jobs are already done.
Sunshine Station, the cafes and restaurants of Sunshine's town centre, Sunshine Marketplace, Kevin Wheelahan Gardens and Caroline Chisholm Catholic College are all close by. Behind the fence, though, you may never want to leave.
