There's a delightful contradiction at 74 Station Street. The train, cafés, shops and pool are all minutes away on foot yet look out the rear windows and you could be deep in the forest. Dressed in dramatic charcoal weatherboards with crisp white accents, this character-rich retreat makes a memorable first impression, with a touch of country-house romance that carries through to the rambling interiors.
Bordering a magnificent fern gully, it borrows all the beauty of the landscape beyond its boundary, with tree ferns, towering canopy and a grand chestnut tree creating an ever-changing backdrop to daily life.
Set across approximately 1,133m², the property has evolved considerably since its last sale, with the existing second driveway widened and expanded to better utilise the space, complete with new asphalt sealing and retaining walls to improve access and functionality. Between the single carport, extensive off-street space and street pull-ins, there's room for the whole household, teenagers' cars and visitors alike.
Inside, the floorplan has personality in spades. An entrance foyer doubles as a mudroom before glass French doors open in three directions. A sunroom invites reading or working beneath a canopy of green; an adjoining open room could become a library, music space or extra sitting zone; and beyond, the main living room feels warm and inviting, with dark timber floors and the bohemian pendant lighting that features throughout.
The dining room is particularly lovely, its windows framing the chestnut tree and fern-filled outlook like scenery from a botanical garden. Nearby, the separately zoned kitchen is generous and functional, with timber benchtops, breakfast bar seating, a 900mm freestanding cooker with gas cooktop and electric oven, a dishwasher and a little bar nook positioned to look out across the garden. Bifold doors open to a side alfresco deck beneath a shade sail for easy outdoor dining.
Upstairs, a newly tiled terrace offers perhaps the best vantage point of all. Set above the gully and framed by empress trees, it's a captivating place to host friends, watch the light move through the treetops or simply sit quietly to a chorus of birdsong. Three bedrooms occupy this level, all with walk-in robes, including the main with ensuite and its own petite balcony for a slow start to the day.
Two further bedrooms sit on the ground floor, including one of impressive proportions with a leadlight door, room for a sofa or study area and lovely views to the garden. The bathrooms have been updated, bringing a fresh, contemporary finish to the home's traditional bones.
Adding even more versatility, a flexible room with its own entrance and powder room could serve as a sixth bedroom, teenage retreat, home office, guest room or even a consulting or treatment space.
At the rear, a flat firepit zone sits right on the edge of the gully, creating an atmospheric spot for evening drinks, toasted marshmallows and conversation beneath the trees.
And for all this seclusion, Belgrave is practically at the doorstep. Lovers Lane provides a handy cut-through to the pool and Borthwick Park, while the road opposite leads directly to the station (200m), pre-school (78m), Mater Christi College (600m) and buses. Village cafés, shops, eateries and everyday essentials are all close enough to leave the car at home.
At a Glance:
Approx. 1,133m² bordering a fern gully
Five bedrooms plus a sixth bedroom, home office or consulting room with private entrance & powder room
Three upper-level bedrooms with walk-in robes, including main with ensuite & private balcony, plus two generous ground-floor bedrooms
Three showers & four toilets, with bathrooms renovated around 2022
Multiple interconnected living zones linked by glass French doors, plus a sunroom/home office with leafy outlooks
Dark timber floors, character detailing & boho-style pendant lighting
Entrance foyer with mudroom potential
Dining room overlooking a mature chestnut tree & the fern gully
Timber kitchen with breakfast bar, gas cooktop, electric oven, dishwasher & walk-in pantry, plus a bar nook overlooking the greenery
Side alfresco deck with shade sail, newly tiled upper terrace with gully views & flat firepit zone
Ducted heating downstairs, split-system air conditioning, ceiling fans & keyless entry
Two driveways, including new sealed driveway & retaining wall, plus single carport & parking for approx. six vehicles
Lovers Lane access nearby, with a direct path towards Belgrave Pool
Walk to Belgrave Village, cafés, shops, eateries, the station & buses
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