High in the foothills where the air feels a little fresher and the horizon stretches just that bit further, this Upwey home captures a lifestyle that treads lightly while living richly. Set on an elevated 1,918sqm (approx.) block, the outlook is nothing short of captivating - sweeping across the leafy folds of the Lysterfield Valley and, on a clear day, reaching all the way to the glistening bay and Arthur's Seat.
There's a quiet intelligence to the design here that comes complete with a 10/10 Residential Efficiency Scorecard. Split-level and filled with light, the home leans into its surroundings, with skylights drawing sunshine deep into the interiors and double-glazed windows framing the ever-changing landscape. It feels calm, considered and cathartic.
The living zone is where the home gathers itself. A Nectre wood fire anchors the lounge, casting a gentle warmth that makes winter something to look forward to. Up a level, the adjoining kitchen and meals space carries a relaxed, lived-in energy - timber benchtops, stainless steel electric appliances, a butcher's block island and a clever butler's pantry all working together with ease. Throughout, handcrafted timber elements - many sourced from the property itself - add a layer of story and soul.
Accommodation includes two robed bedrooms plus a flexible study or third bedroom, serviced by a family bathroom with double vanity, bath and a separate powder room. The laundry is as practical as it is thoughtful, complete with integrated storage and even a cleverly built-in dog crate (your four-legged housemate will approve).
Downstairs, a fully insulated and carpeted space with its own entrance opens up a world of possibilities - home office, studio, business base or teen retreat - ready to flex as life evolves.
Outside, the property takes on a life of its own. Terraced gardens create usable zones for play, pottering and produce, with fruit trees, veggie beds and a new chicken run supporting a more self-sufficient rhythm. There's always something growing, something to harvest, something to share. Native plantings attract birds, bees and the occasional visiting echidna, while a firepit zone invites long evenings under open skies.
The front deck is your daily reset zone. With a hammock post for gently swaying and uninterrupted views stretching beyond, it's the kind of place where time slows down - morning coffee turns into mid-morning, and sunset becomes an event in itself.
With solar panels, rainwater storage, double glazing and thoughtful design choices throughout, this is a home that treads lightly while living richly.
At a Glance:
- Elevated 1,918sqm (approx.) foothills property with views to the bay and Arthur's Seat
- Split-level design with skylights and abundant natural light throughout
- Residential Efficiency Scorecard Rating of 10/10 (Outstanding)
- Lounge with Nectre wood fire for cosy winter living
- Open-plan kitchen/meals with timber benches, butcher's block island and butler's pantry
- Stainless steel all-electric appliances supporting an eco-conscious lifestyle
- Unique handcrafted timber features using reclaimed materials from the property
- Two bedrooms with robes (main with fan and floor to ceiling robes) plus study/third bedroom option
- Family bathroom with double vanity plus separate powder room
- Functional laundry with integrated storage and built-in dog crate
- Fully insulated lower-level space with separate entrance - ideal as home office, studio or teen retreat
- Terraced gardens with veggie beds, fruit trees (lemon, nectarine, fig) and chicken house/run
- Homegrown delights including a continuous crop of potatoes and silver beet, celery, snow peas, cucumber, kale, rhubarb and some medicinal plants
- Native gardens attracting birdlife, bees and visiting wildlife including echidnas
- Front deck with hammock and umbrella post and panoramic views
- 16 x 390kw solar panels with micro inverter (6.24kw) and 1900L rainwater tank
- Double-glazed windows, split system plus additional cooling downstairs
- Spacious shed/studio, woodshed and ample parking via long sealed driveway
- Fully Fenced area for your pups!
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