In connected, community-minded Glen Forrest prime blocks like this are treasured and rare. Approximately 1.22 hectares of elevated, useable, beautifully bush-framed space (that's around 3 glorious acres), this slice of Hills heaven comes complete with a character-filled cottage ready to be made yours. Here, morning light spills across the verandah where you can take your coffee with a side of morning magpie song. Afternoons are definitely for backyard adventures with not a single thing to do besides enjoy it thanks to a recent revamp with fresh landscaping, rock retained garden beds, and fencing so kids and their pups can play.
The home itself is a '50s dame that's seen extensions in the late 1970s and has since benefited from thoughtful updates. It still wears all its character proudly - high ceilings, decorative cornices and ceiling roses, chandeliers, exposed brick, and generous windows - while modern touches work to make daily life comfortable. The layout flows through the open-plan kitchen, meals, and living area balanced by a large lounge with elevated dining or activity space. The kitchen is warm and functional with freshly painted cabinetry, tiled splashback, double sink, built-in pantry, a brand new dishwasher, a charming servery window, and further scope to upgrade. They sure knew how to make space for bedrooms back in the day and this cottage shows off the three well-sized rooms with built-in wardrobes in all, including a spacious main with ensuite. The bathrooms are neat, neutral, and practical with potential to renovate later and blend contemporary style with the home's vintage soul.
Features Include:
• Beautifully presented character cottage on lifestyle block
• 3 bedrooms
• 2 bathrooms
• Open plan kitchen, meals & living
• Large lounge room with elevated dining/activity space
• Formal entry with hallway closet
• Kitchen features laminate benchtops, tile splashback, double stainless-steel sink with spray tap, freshly painted cupboards & drawers & overheads, built-in pantry, microwave & fridge recess & servery window
• Appliances include Belling wall oven, Chef electric cooktop & NEW Whirlpool dishwasher
• Large main bedroom includes built-in wardrobe
• Ensuite features white vanity, glass shower & toilet
• 2 additional good sized secondary bedrooms with built-in wardrobes & built-in shelves & drawers
• Family bathroom features single vanity with mirrored medicine cabinet, shower, bath, & heat lamp
• Laundry with trough & separate WC
• Hallway with multiple storage cupboards
• Tile, vinyl & carpet flooring
• Large, picturesque windows with sheer window treatments
• LED downlights & beautiful chandeliers
• High ceilings, decorative ceiling cornice & ceiling roses
• Painted white & exposed brick walls
• NEW tapware & NEW door handles
• Ducetd reverse-cycle air-con (Brand NEW unit being installed February 18th 2026)
• Brick fireplace & pot belly fireplace
• Solar hot water system
• 2 covered alfresco entertaining areas
• Chicken coop
• Garden shed
• Fenced backyard enclosure
• Newly landscaped, rock retained & freshly mulched front & backyard
• Covered front porch & verandah
• Adorable brick & weatherboard elevation
• 2- car powered carport & resealed driveway
• Native bush block with heaps of further potential: future workshop, granny flat, veggie
garden etc
• 1.22ha (approx. 3acre) block located in PRIME Glen Forrest location
And then there's the land. Besides the fabulous backyard reinvention, you'll also find two covered alfresco entertaining areas (long lunches on one, cocktail area on the other?), chicken coop for farm-to-table French toast moments, plus a garden shed, recently resealed driveway, and expansive native bushland beyond. In fact, just stand on the block and it feels like you own a much larger chunk of bliss than 'just' three acres. And there's still loads of room for what you've been dreaming up: workshop, granny flat or further extensions (subject to approval), veggie patches or a whole food forrest. This is land that lets you dream big without ever having to sacrifice due to space.
Love it now. Upgrade it later. And settle into a version of life that feels richer, more connected, and far more you.
For more information on 885 Strettle Road Glen Forrest or for friendly advice on any of your real estate needs please call Randi Macpherson on 0408 559 247.
* Disclaimer: the team at Earnshaws Real Estate has used our best endeavours to ensure the information here is accurate, but prospective purchasers should always make their own enquiries with the relevant authorities to verify the information in this listing. We accept no liability for any errors, omissions or inaccuracies. All boundary lines, measurements and sizes on our images are approximate.
