Positioned in one of Ferny Creek's most prized pockets, this substantial home carries its original 1950s character with grace while giving modern family life room to settle. Set well back from the road on approximately 2,820m² of fully fenced, established European-style gardens, it offers an enchanting sense of privacy and quietude, along with the kind of space and infrastructure that hills families dream of.
Inside, the home's mid-century bones shine. Exquisite Art Deco-style ceiling mouldings, ceiling roses and ornate cornices appear throughout, double-hung sash windows remain in the downstairs bedrooms, and timber floors flow through the hallway and living zones. Freshly painted with brand-new carpet, the interiors feel crisp and ready to move straight into, while a later 1997 extension adds space and flexibility for a growing family.
The living and dining zone is a true centrepiece, with a wood heater, a bay window and floor-skimming picture windows that gaze across the garden in all its seasonal glory. A separate meals zone sits off the kitchen, where a Miele electric cooktop, electric oven, dishwasher and huge butler's pantry provide ample storage and preparation space. A second living area or games room completes the picture, and both living zones open to a semi-covered deck that wraps around the home.
Facing north-east, the deck overlooks the sparkling pool and spa, creating a natural gathering place through the warmer months. Picture summer weekends here: kids drifting between the pool and the lawn, friends gathered on the deck, and long evenings lingering outside as the golden light softens across the garden.
The home offers four bedrooms and three bathrooms, including a fully tiled bathroom with spa bath and a third combined with the laundry. Upstairs, a private parents' retreat features a walk-in robe, ensuite and a balcony with far-reaching views across the Yarra Valley to the Christmas Hills.
The gardens are a joy to explore. Sunny, open lawns roll between box-hedged beds brimming with bigleaf hydrangeas, lilies and bearded iris, while wisteria, Japanese maples and mountain laurel add seasonal colour. A gazebo sits beside a graceful wych elm, and established shade trees, including a stunning copper beech, give the grounds a sense of maturity and calm. There's space to roam, play and indulge every green-thumbed whim.
The practical infrastructure is another major drawcard. One driveway leads to a four-car garage and extensive off-street parking, while the second provides independent access to two powered 3m x 3m sheds with concrete floors. It's an ideal setup for tradies, hobbyists or a home business. Near the front, a fenced concrete pad currently hosts a tiny house and could suit future ancillary use, caravan or boat parking, or further shedding (STCA). Rainwater tanks, wood storage and a dedicated curing rack round out the hills essentials.
Sassafras, Belgrave, Olinda and Upper Ferntree Gully are all moments away, and you can follow your nose to the neighbourhood's favourite spot, the renowned Proserpina Bakery, just a short walk from the front gate.
Rich in 1950s character and thoughtfully evolved for family life, entertaining and everything in between, it's a property that leaves room for every chapter still to come.
At a Glance:
Original 1950s home with 1997 extension
Approx. 2,820m² of fully fenced, established European-style gardens
Four bedrooms & three bathrooms
Upstairs parents' retreat with walk-in robe, ensuite & balcony with Yarra Valley & eastern suburb views
Art Deco-style mouldings, ceiling roses, ornate cornices & original sash windows
Timber floors, fresh paint & brand-new carpet
Living & dining with wood heater, bay window & floor-skimming picture windows
Separate meals zone & second living/games room
Kitchen with Miele electric cooktop, electric oven, dishwasher & huge butler's pantry
Fully tiled bathroom with spa bath, plus third bathroom combined with laundry
Semi-covered wraparound deck overlooking in-ground pool & spa
Gazebo, copper beech, wych elm, Japanese maples, wisteria & hydrangeas
Corten steel entrance gate & two separate driveways
Four-car garage & extensive off-street parking
Two powered 3m x 3m sheds with concrete floors & independent access
Fenced concrete pad suited to ancillary use, caravan/boat parking or shedding (STCA)
Rainwater tanks, wood storage & curing rack
Ducted heating & split-system air conditioning
Moments to Sassafras, Belgrave, Olinda & Upper Ferntree Gully, footsteps to Proserpina Bakery
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