Basking in the gentle glow of northerly light, this enchanting one-owner home sits proudly on a sweeping corner block in one of Ferny Creek's most coveted pockets - a quiet world of leafy calm where the soundtrack is birdsong, not traffic. It's the kind of place that feels instantly familiar; warm, lived-in, and ready for new stories to unfold.
Freshly painted and beautifully cared for, the home on over 1/3 acre unfolds with an easy sense of flow. The updated kitchen - complete with a new gas cooktop, dishwasher, stainless steel appliances, a gas oven with separate electric grill, featured built-in wine storage framing the refrigerator space and both a step-in corner pantry and a second pantry for the true organiser - is designed for the cook who loves to chat while stirring the pot. The breakfast bench invites slow mornings, while French doors open to a covered Merbau deck, the perfect spot to sip coffee while the garden glistens in morning dew.
Come winter, the lounge and dining area invite you to stay a while longer - a cosy, fan-forced Coonara-heated haven framed by a bay picture window that catches the last of the day's light. Gleaming floating floors lead you through, tying the spaces together with understated polish.
Upstairs, two restful bedrooms and a central rumpus area perfect for the kids are bathed in light and leafy views, accompanied by a family bathroom. Downstairs, the sprawling master suite feels more like a retreat - a space with a fully tiled spa ensuite, walk-in robe with clever built-in bench, and a floor-skimming bay window that overlooks the garden. You could even reconfigure it to create an additional bedroom or study if you wish. A ground floor office with its own private deck (or potential fourth bedroom/guest space) adds another layer of flexibility.
Outside, the property's true personality comes alive. Enchanting gardens brim with life - from blooming roses and camellias to weeping cherry, azaleas, and rhododendrons. Japanese maples frame a quaint bridge that crosses a pond, while a firepit zone, sitting nooks, and flat gravel areas make it as practical as it is picturesque. A mini orchard of apples, lemons, kumquats, limes, and olives fills the air with a hint of citrus and promise of homemade preserves. With a sealed circular driveway (enough for 12 cars or a 23-foot caravan), a double auto garage with new motor, and space for a ride-on mower, there's no shortage of room for life's extras.
This is the ultimate Hills childhood home - a safe, sprawling garden to roam, trees to climb, and the kind of quiet that only the Dandenongs can deliver. A place for fireside laughter, and barefoot adventures under big skies.
Located moments from Ferny Creek Primary and close to the famed 1000 Steps, One Tree Hill, and the cafes and galleries of the Ranges, this home offers the best of Hills living with the convenience of Upper Ferntree Gully Station and Maxi Foods just a short drive away.
At a Glance:
- One-owner home on a sweeping corner block of 1564m2 in one of Ferny Creek's most exclusive pockets
- Basking in northerly light and surrounded by enchanting gardens alive with colour and texture
- The convenience of a fully automated irrigation system that maintains the gardens - Freshly painted interior with gleaming floating floors and French doors framing garden views
- Updated kitchen with new dishwasher and gas cooktop, stainless steel appliances, dual pantries, and breakfast bench
- Family room with French doors opening to a covered Merbau deck overlooking the garden
- Cosy lounge/dining with a wood fire and picture bay window - Downstairs master with spa ensuite, walk-in robe, bay window retreat (option to convert or close off for another room)
- Office/4th bedroom with private deck and flexible use options
- Two upstairs bedrooms plus rumpus and family bathroom
- Double garage with new motor, ride-on mower storage, and two driveways with room for up to 12 cars (plus caravan space with 15amp power supply)
- Glorious gardens with firepit, pond with bridge, roses, camellias, Japanese maples, azaleas, rhododendrons, and Chinese cedars
- Mini orchard with apples, lemon, kumquat, lime, and olive trees
- 2 garden sheds, sprinkler watering system, near-flat block
- Split system air conditioning, ducted heating, wood heater, 24 solar panels, solar-boosted gas hot water, and security camera system
- Power to the garden and under-stairs storage
- Minutes to Ferny Creek Primary, the 1000 Steps, and local village amenities
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