There are homes that offer accommodation, and then there are homes that enrich the way you live. Set on a beautifully established allotment in one of Viewbank's most admired family pockets, this substantial residence combines remarkable living space with an extraordinary garden sanctuary where every season brings something new to enjoy.
Beyond the stunning leadlight entrance, the home's warmth is immediate. Decorative leadlight bi-fold doors reveal a gracious formal lounge, where plush wool carpets create a welcoming retreat for quiet evenings or elegant entertaining.
The flexible floorplan begins with a generous ground-floor bedroom complete with built-in robes, split system heating and cooling and easy access to the adjoining bathroomideal for guests, a home office or multi-generational living.
Nearby, an oversized laundry offers so much more than practicality. Extensive cabinetry, abundant bench space and a large skylight create a wonderfully versatile space equally suited to crafts, hobbies, sewing or working from home.
A few steps lead to the formal dining room, complete with a built-in display cabinet, before the home unfolds into an expansive everyday living domain. Here, a magnificent custom-built Tasmanian Oak entertainment unit spans an entire wall, creating a stunning centrepiece for family gatherings. Sliding doors seamlessly connect the interior to the outdoors, while the adjoining meals area ensures everyday living revolves around the heart of the home.
The beautifully renovated kitchen, completed less than five years ago, perfectly balances style and functionality. A luxurious marble waterfall island takes centre stage, complemented by premium Neff appliances including a 900mm induction cooktop, twin Wi-Fi enabled ovens, double drawer dishwasher and thoughtfully designed appliance cupboard. Clever galley planning maximises every centimetre, while a charming garden window frames the thriving kitchen garden beyond.
Outside is where this property really shines.
A spectacular pitched-roof alfresco pavilion with composite decking creates an all-weather entertaining destination, linking effortlessly to gardens from both ends. Wander beyond and discover a landscape lovingly created over decadesa genuine gardener's paradise where winding pathways, raised vegetable beds, flourishing herbs, espaliered fruit trees, flowering camellias, climbing roses, ornamental Japanese maple and productive orchard plantings create a lifestyle rarely found so close to the city.
Harvest almost year-round from an extraordinary collection of Golden Queen and Anzac peaches, Moorpark apricot, Beurré Bosc pear, quince, nectarine, Pink Lady, Granny Smith and Red Delicious apples, persimmon, fig, feijoa, tamarillo, Ben Hur pomegranates, and flourishing lemon and lime trees. Two water tanks support the gardens, while a large shed provides excellent storage for tools and equipment.
Upstairs, three exceptionally generous bedrooms offer peaceful family accommodation. Two enjoy private balcony access, while all include mirrored robes, ceiling fans, split systems, quality blinds and plush carpets. The luxurious family bathroom has been beautifully renovated with designer tiling, oversized shower, full-sized bath, double vanity and heat lamp, complemented by a separate powder room.
Further highlights include luxurious hydronic heating, upgraded switchboard, three-phase power, comprehensive security system with cameras, front carport and secure gated side access providing valuable off-street parking for additional vehicles, trailers or recreational equipment.
The location is every bit as impressive.
Positioned within one of Melbourne's most sought-after family communities, you'll enjoy easy access to highly regarded Viewbank Primary School and Viewbank College, with additional private education options nearby. Rosanna and Heidelberg Stations provide convenient city connections, local bus services are close by, while the Austin and Mercy Hospital precinct, Burgundy Street shopping and dining, Banyule Flats Reserve, Yarra River parklands, walking trails and sporting facilities are all just minutes away. Families are drawn here not only for the exceptional lifestyle but also for the suburb's enduring reputation as one of Melbourne's safest residential communities.
Offering space to gather, entertain, create, harvest and simply slow down, this is far more than a house. It's a home where memories are made, gardens flourish and every chapter of family life feels right at home.
