Experience ‘all that serenity’ in this quiet Warrandyte location, one of a select few blocks with prized absolute Yarra River frontage. Positioned opposite the billabongs of Laughing Waters State Park, with the Warrandyte Gorge escarpment and Pound Bend Reserve just a short paddle or walk away, this is a setting defined by nature and tranquillity.
This earthy home showcases mud-rendered first-storey walls, exposed timber, Tasmanian Oak floorboards and a unique split-level design where every window frames the surrounding landscape. On the entrance level, bi-fold and sliding doors open from interlinking lounge and dining areas to two alfresco balconies overlooking the river and treetops. The adjoining kitchen is fitted with beautiful timber cabinetry, modern stainless steel appliances and glazed tiles handcrafted by a local Warrandyte potter. Two bedrooms and a combined bathroom and laundry, complete with a shower over a spa bath and a double-bowl vanity, also occupy this floor, including the main bedroom, where warm summer evenings invite ‘glamping’, with fully opening bi-fold windows allowing night breezes and the sounds of powerful owls and pobblebonks to drift in.
Downstairs, two additional bedrooms, a second bathroom with a walk-in shower and twin vanities, and a versatile studio/office, ideal for home-based work, flank a retreat. The backyard can be accessed from here, where an entertaining terrace and firepit allow you to unwind, watch the river and host family picnics in a peaceful bush setting. Direct river access makes it ideal for kayak or canoe enthusiasts, or for simply taking a gentle float around the bend and past the gorge.
The home is highly energy efficient, generating approximately 1.2 MWh of solar power per month in summer from its 8.19 kW solar array. It also includes an EV charger, is battery-ready and can be easily expanded. Additional appointments include reverse cycle air conditioning and a heat pump hot water system. Security is enhanced with gated entry to parking for two vehicles, a digital front door lock and security cameras. Storage is generous, with clever built-in solutions and a workshop secured by a roller door.
Set on a gently west-sloping terraced block, flat in Warrandyte terms, meandering paths provide a seamless connection through the landscape, enhancing both usability and enjoyment of the natural environment.
The garden is a haven for wildlife, planted with diverse local species that attract kangaroos, wombats, sugar gliders, skinks, blue tongues, bats, echidnas and an abundance of birdlife. A rustic timber cubby house or storage shed with a deck adds further charm.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to unwind and work from home in a green riverside sanctuary, within a tightly held Warrandyte community along the Yarra, just minutes from Yarra Street’s vibrant shopping and dining scene, and less than an hour from the CBD.
* Riverfront split-level home on approximately 1,095 sq m
* Opposite Laughing Waters State Park, near Warrandyte Gorge and Pound Bend Reserve
* Interlinking lounge and dining areas opening to two alfresco balconies overlooking the Yarra River
* Fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances
* Entertaining terrace and firepit set within a peaceful bush setting rich in wildlife
* Four bedrooms, two bathrooms plus a versatile studio/office and retreat
* 8.19kW solar system generating approx. 1.2MWh monthly, EV charger and battery-ready setup
* Gently terraced block, flat by Warrandyte standards, with excellent access and usability
