There’s something deeply comforting about a home with history - and something extraordinary about one that wears its age with quiet confidence and contemporary charm. Welcome to “Random House”, a much-loved circa 1948 weatherboard that’s been tenderly renovated, extended and reimagined for modern life without letting go of its storied soul. Only the third custodians since it was first built, the current owners have added warmth, style, and function, all while respecting the timeless lines of this post-war classic on a flat and sunny 1676m2.
Framed by lush gardens and a peaceful north-facing lawn, the home opens with the gleam of Baltic pine underfoot, the character of ornate ceiling cornices, and the whisper of old stories in double hung sash windows and picture rails. But make no mistake - this is a home ready for today. From the elegant stone kitchen with deluxe walk-in pantry, two-pack cabinetry and stainless-steel appliances, to the sun-drenched deck with plumbed sink and built-in fridge - functionality meets finesse at every turn.
A front lounge centres around a stone fireplace with a modern wood heater and garden views that shift with the seasons. A lavish family room allows large and growing families to spread out or entertain with ease with built-in storage along one wall, a window seat and those stunning garden views ever present through floor skimming windows. Peel back the french doors and the all-season deck reveals itself as the ultimate spot for weekend barbeques with friends and large-scale celebrations.
The bedroom layout is wonderfully flexible: four in total, including two generous main-sized suites - perfect for teens, multi-gen living, or overnight guests. Three bedrooms flow off a hallway with glazing that captures the light and landscape including the main with ensuite, walk-in robe and additional built-ins, creating a calm and private domain. Servicing the family is a gleaming bathroom with beautiful vintage flair including leadlight window and pedestal basin.
And when you’re not inside basking in views or curled up by the fire, the backyard invites barefoot days on the lush blanket of lawn, space for veggies or chooks, pottering among the natives and European classics and room to breathe by the firepit looking back at the triple-gabled roofline that’s just as handsome from here as it is from the street.
There’s a single garage with an attached workshop to appease tradies and tinkerers, plus a lean-to for extra parking or trailer storage. And a fabulous bonus - a separate studio just perfect as a gym, teen hangout, or home office sits tucked at the rear, ready to cater for many lifestyle needs.
Add a prestigious Ferny Creek address mere steps from the Kokoda Memorial Walk and One Tree Hill - and you have yourself a lifestyle wrapped in history, beauty, and possibility for the modern family.
At a Glance:
- “Random House” – Circa 1948 weatherboard on a generous 1676m2 north to rear facing block
- Originally part of the Mount Erin Estate
- Beautifully preserved original features: Baltic pine floors, sash windows, cornices, picture rails
- 4 bedrooms including 2 main-sized, ideal for teens or multi-generational living
- Main bedroom with ensuite, walk-in and built-in robes
- Family bathroom with shower over bath, leadlight windows and pedestal basin
- Elegant kitchen with deluxe walk-in pantry, stone benches, stainless steel oven/cooktop, breakfast bar and dishwasher
- Open plan dining with servery window to the kitchen
- Two large living zones: lounge with stone fireplace and wood heater plus family room
- Covered wide plank deck with plumbed sink and fridge - perfect for year-round entertaining
- Single garage with rear workshop plus lean-to for small car or trailer and ample driveway parking
- Separate rear studio ideal as gym, man cave or teen zone
- Lavishly sized laundry with floor to ceiling storage
- Powder room
- Ducted heating and evaporative cooling
- Ironstone Colorbond roof
- High-speed internet (250bps)
- Double glazed windows at the rear (north facing)
- Walk to Ferny Creek Primary, 1000 Steps and One Tree Hill picnic ground
- Minutes to Dandenong Ranges villages, dining, boutiques and trails and Upper Ferntree Gully Station
Disclaimer: All information provided has been obtained from sources we believe to be accurate, however, we cannot guarantee the information is accurate and we accept no liability for any errors or omissions (including but not limited to a property's land size, floor plans and size, building age and condition) Interested parties should make their own enquiries and obtain their own legal advice.
