Set within Ferny Creek's coveted "dress circle" - where grand gardens, quiet roads and neighbourly waves are still very much a thing - this beautifully updated mid-century hills home offers the rare combination of character, comfort and outlook. Positioned on a generous 3,614m² (approx.) allotment with Clarke Road boundary, it's a place where everyday life slows to a more enjoyable rhythm without sacrificing connection to the outside world.
From the moment you arrive, the English-style terraced gardens make their impression. Formal boxed hedging, magnolias, weeping birch, camellias, rhododendrons and a magnificent elm create a setting that feels equal parts storybook and sanctuary. The front verandah, with its ornate tiling, practically insists on morning coffees, favourite chapters and gentle contemplation.
Inside, mid-century design cues remain delightfully intact while modern updates keep things comfortable. Large sash picture windows flood the open-plan living zones with light, polished timber floors add warmth underfoot, and the modish paint palette gives the home a contemporary edge without losing its soul. The dine-in kitchen is unapologetically social, with pendant lighting, modern appliances, a gas cooktop and open servery framed by display cabinetry - perfect for keeping conversation flowing while dinner takes shape.
A cosy open fireplace anchors the living and dining zone, while sliding access to a sun-drenched terrace extends entertaining outdoors. The outlook is a quiet showstopper: sweeping grounds, leafy horizons, vibrant sunsets and outlooks toward the city skyline that become more pronounced when winter reveals the view.
Accommodation is well-zoned with three bedrooms and two stylish bathrooms. The main bedroom enjoys a bay window, built-in robes and a sleek ensuite with frameless rain shower. The family bathroom delivers a little luxury, featuring a marble-topped double vanity, chequered tiling, plantation shutters, rain shower and indulgent deep soak tub.
Practicality is well covered too. A huge under-house workshop with sink and third toilet opens possibilities for storage, hobbies or future expansion, alongside a single garage, double carport, turn point parking, polished floors, fresh carpet, quality window furnishings, ducted heating, split system air-conditioning and a classic terracotta roof.
Adding to the appeal - Proserpina Bakehouse is just around the corner for coffee and pastries and it's an easy walk to Sherbrooke Community School. Ferny Creek Primary, Sassafras Village, Upper Ferntree Gully station and shops, forest trails and iconic gardens such as Alfred Nicholas and George Tindale as well as all of the delights of the Dandenong Ranges are moments away.
At a Glance:
- Mid-century inspired hills home on approx. 3,614m²
- Prestigious Ferny Creek dress circle location in quiet no-through road
- Updated interiors with modern paint palette & chic feature walls
- Light-filled open plan living with polished timber floors
- Social dine-in kitchen with gas cooktop, electric oven, dishwasher & servery
- Cosy open fireplace plus sun-drenched terrace with city views
- Three bedrooms, two bathrooms including luxe family bathroom with deep soak tub
- Main bedroom with bay window, built-in robes & rain shower ensuite
- English-style terraced gardens with magnolias, camellias, rhododendrons & elm tree
- Huge under-house workshop/storage with sink & third toilet
- Single garage, double carport, turn point & additional off-street parking
- Ducted heating, split system cooling, fresh carpet & quality window furnishings
- Thoughtful laundry with ironing station & roof storage access
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