There’s something quietly special about life on the northwest face of Mt Dandenong - where filtered light drifts through tall gums, sunsets paint the horizon, and the world below feels just far enough away. Set on a generous quarter acre, this property invites imagination as much as it does relaxation. Whether you’re dreaming of the perfect weekender, a cosy Airbnb retreat, or the chance to reimagine a site with rarely seen views (STCA), this address hands you the kind of possibility that doesn’t often surface in the hills.
The current three-bedroom home sits in mostly original condition, its vintage tin roof and weatherboard-and-stone exterior giving it that unmistakable hills character. Inside, the living room stretches toward the view with floor-to-ceiling windows framing sweeping vistas across the outer east and those nightly technicolour sunsets. The adjoining deck (in need of repair) still hints at morning coffees above the treetops and lazy afternoon book sessions as the valley breeze drifts through.
A laminate kitchen with upright cooker keeps things simple, while the laundry with a second toilet hints at functional beginnings. The main bedroom features its own updated ensuite, and a second living area with separate entry underneath the home pairs with the lower-level bedroom and bathroom (shower and vanity) to offer surprising flexibility - ideal for guests, home business, or an independent family wing.
With flat entry, single carport, additional off-street parking and easy access to bus transport, village cafés, and local walking trails, the convenience is as appealing as the setting. Lookouts, Destiny Point Cafe and the iconic Kalorama Fiveways are all within walking reach, giving you the full Dandenong Ranges lifestyle without sacrificing that welcome sense of escape.
At a Glance:
• Northwest-facing quarter acre (approx. 1007m²) with sweeping filtered views across Melbourne’s outer east and spectacular evening sunsets.
• Original-condition 3-bedroom home ready for renovation or redevelopment (STCA), offering immense potential in a tightly held pocket.
• Light-filled lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows framing treetop vistas and deck access (deck requires repair).
• Laminate kitchen with upright cooker (gas cooktop) and adjoining meals zone.
• Large main bedroom with ensuite; laundry with convenient second toilet.
• Lower-level retreat with separate entrance, second living area, third bedroom, and bathroom - ideal guest zone or Airbnb option.
• Home office and entrance foyer, offering flexibility for remote work or creative projects.
• Single carport, flat entry, and easy access to bus transport at the end of the street.
• Walk to Fiveways, Destiny Point and the lookout, with SkyHigh Mount Dandenong, local cafés, and scenic walking trails moments from home.
• A brilliant weekender or rental opportunity, immersed in the quintessential Dandenong Ranges lifestyle.
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