Boasting impeccable classic contemporary country style with exceptional attention to detail, this magnificent residence promises an effortlessly impressive lifestyle for growing families. Poised within a tranquil cul-de-sac, the home offers pristine designer finishes across a thoughtfully zoned floorplan. With abundant indoor and outdoor space for active kids and teenagers, the home is superbly laid out for harmonious family living and entertaining.
Elevated on the high side of the court and offering a coveted north-facing aspect looking across the Yarra Valley, this home is bathed in natural light throughout the day. Set just a short stroll from beautiful wetlands and leafy parkland walking trails from Narr Maen Reserve through to Candelbark Walk Reserve, with abundant native birdlife. The location is a short stroll to the prestigious Yarra Valley Grammar, Luther College and The Good Shepherd Primary School.
Local shopping at the coveted McAdam Square is just a short walk away, with Jefferies Providore and Rumor Mill café for coffee catch-ups. Ringwood station is an easy ten-minute drive, while Eastland and Chirnside Park Shopping Centres, Maroondah Hospital and EastLink are all within easy reach. Public buses arrive regularly on nearby Naar Mean Drive.
Styled throughout with timelessly elegant design, the home welcomes guests into an inviting formal living room with a gas log fireplace and classic timber wainscoting. An expansive separate family room features a soaring vaulted ceiling, an elegant and dimmable brass chandelier for ambiance in the evening, and a charming feature window that looks out to the rose garden. French doors flow out to a serene courtyard which captures the midday sun.
At the rear, a private backyard includes a spacious entertaining terrace, a firepit seating area, plenty of lawn for backyard sports, and an enchanting timber treehouse. The verdant garden grounds also feature manicured standard roses, an exquisite range of mature trees including Jacaranda, Oak, Elm and landscaped garden beds. This array of evergreen and established deciduous trees providing vibrant seasonal colour and much needed green shade in summer over the play spaces.
The generous dining area is surrounded by the garden vista, positioned alongside a showpiece fully updated country style kitchen with doors newly enameled with 2pac in Porters Watermark – a shade that allows the light to play with shadow throughout the hours of the day. Newly installed oversized stone benches and a substantial island bench provide plenty of room for baker’s prep. Form and function complement each other with the abundant cupboard storage including a concealed appliance cabinet and walk-in pantry, while an integrated Miele dishwasher, a 900mm Smeg electric oven with 900mm gas cooktop, and a new undermount double sink in brushed gold means this beautiful kitchen is also designed to work.
Set on the ground floor, the master bedroom includes an inbuilt vanity, and elegant crystal overbed pendants that create an indulgent feel. There is also a large walk-in wardrobe, and a generously sized private ensuite that is flooded with natural light, with heated towel rails and a large shower. Exquisite new brushed gold tapware and lighting create a luxe vibe that beautifully fits with the modern country aesthetic. A second robed bedroom is also positioned on the ground floor, ideal for younger children or guest accommodation.
Elevated on the sundrenched upper level, a retreat living area features a cosy dormer window seating with a treetop outlook towards the Yarra Valley. This space doubles as a separate children’s TV zone.
Two oversized bedrooms each offer large dormer study areas and double built-in wardrobes, and are complemented by a luxurious airy central bathroom with a deep separate bathtub, a large dual vanity, abundant under bench storage, heated towel rails, and a separate toilet.
Secluded within the backyard, a charming studio features rosewood floors, a sunny inbuilt desk, split system air conditioning and heating, and a walk-in storeroom. Ideal for those working from home, the studio also offers flexibility for use as a children’s play space, art/craft room, teenage retreat, or home gym.
Custom designed to the highest standard, the new ergonomic laundry features elevated appliance placement and soft-close cabinetry, LED lighting, two huge pull-out folding drawers, and large hamper-style storage for family linen and laundry. A guest powder room is set alongside the laundry, with convenient access from the rear entertaining area.
Porters Paints have been used exclusively throughout the home.
The home features a 5kW solar system, gas ducted heating, new reverse cycle air conditioning units, gleaming Jarrah hardwood flooring, quality carpets, a Bosch back-to-base alarm system, excellent inbuilt storage, quality drapery and plantation shutters, stylish brushed brass tapware, top-of-the-range lighting and bathroom fixtures, and UV tinted film on all windows for superior climate comfort and added privacy. The home also includes a lock-up shed/workspace, separate bike storage area and an extra high double carport and ample space for additional off-street parking.
Disclaimer: The information contained herein has been supplied to us and is to be used as a guide only. No information in this report is to be relied on for financial or legal purposes. Although every care has been taken in the preparation of the above information, we stress that particulars herein are for information only and do not constitute representation by the Owners or Agent.
