Affectionately known as Possum Hill and a haven for birds and nocturnal wildlife, this acre sanctuary of delightful rambling spaces delivers serene family living and a coveted location in the Park Orchards neighbourhood. Combining with its community connections, lush parkland and trails, this home delivers a truly inspiring lifestyle.
The dual level residence is privately immersed on the high-side of a renowned address in beautiful enchanting gardens planted with established Japanese Maple and Weeping Cherry Blossom trees that cloak the landscape in vibrant hues. Complemented by the spring burst of magnolia, dogwoods and seasonal bulbs. A wide front verandah escorts you inside to a character laden lounge that looks onto the garden through large windows and has an open fireplace for perfect winter ambience. Exposed brick walls and raked timber lined ceilings add to the atmosphere of this unique room. Directly leading through to an elegant summer lounge or sitting area with garden access via French doors. The kitchen and family/meals domain is illuminated by twin Velux skylights that open for extra summer breeze. Equipped for easy entertaining with 60mm edge granite benchtops, St George double ovens, Braemar gas cooktop and Asko dishwasher, wood fired heater and sealed brick floor.
Four bedrooms are dispersed across the floorplan with a central bathroom displaying bath, shower and toilet, plus additional access from the laundry. The master enjoys lovely front garden vistas, a walk-in robe and ensuite with shower and timber vanity. An adaptable open study with external access provides great options for a home business or school aged children, with the clever ability to zone this section for minimal disruption. Stairs proceed to, arguably, one of the highlights of the home and the creative heart or future rumpus/play space for your children, or studio for yoga, art or pottery. This room is further enhanced by walk-in storage, a kitchenette with boiling Zip hot water and double sinks to sit and sip and be inspired by the magnificent verdant surrounds, all amplified through extensive glazing, A rear-facing deck bridges with a paved firepit area, grassed alfresco for endless summer parties and numerous natural woodland pockets to enjoy a picnic under eucalypts and wattles. Whist the front of the home beckons with a separate secluded inground swim spa and ample reflective spaces to enjoy the company of family and friends.
The home affords further comfort with new hydronic underfloor heating, 2 split systems and thick block-out curtains and drapes including Luxaflex blinds in the studio/rumpus. The garden provides 22,000 litres combined water tanks, irrigation with sprinklers, sprayers and drippers, a shed and herb garden and access to an oversized double garage and workshop with central workbench and shelving. The semi-circular, sealed driveway includes ample off-street parking. Park Orchards is a popular suburb for raising children, just minutes to local shops, licensed cafes and eateries. Walk to Park Orchards Primary and Kindergarten and St Anne’s Primary, with buses to Yarra Valley Grammar, Tintern Grammar, Luther College and the 271 public bus to Whitefriars and Our Lady of Sion, all servicing Park Road. Minutes to Domeney and 100 Acres Reserves, Park Orchards Tennis Club and the leafy Mullum Mullum Trail. Close to North Ringwood Shops, Eastland, Tunstall Square, The Pines and Westfield. A pleasant drive to Warrandyte cafes, wineries and the Yarra River precinct. A short commute via buses to Mitcham and Ringwood Train Stations or the Eastern Freeway to the city and Eastlink. For lifestyle and location, you cannot compare. Come and inspect and you won’t want to leave!
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