There’s something quietly poetic about living on Cards Lane - a lane steeped in history and framed by towering eucalypts where kookaburras keep time, and an echidna occasionally ambles past. Once chosen by world-renowned author and crochet designer Mary Card for its “surpassing beauty on the edge of a forest,” the setting is as enchanting now as it was a century ago.
Privately positioned on a quarter acre (approx. 1022m²), this clinker brick residence feels worlds away yet is just a short stroll to the villages of Olinda and Mount Dandenong. Step inside and discover a home that marries thoughtful design with everyday ease, wrapped in the sounds and scents of nature. Engineered timber floors with a generous 6mm veneer provide warmth underfoot and durability for years to come, while the airtight construction with double glazing and a mechanical ventilation system ensures year-round comfort and whisper-quiet interiors.
The open plan lounge and dining zone spills effortlessly into garden views, with a flickering gas log fire to soften winter evenings and sliding doors to invite the outdoors in when the sun lingers late. The Oregon timber kitchen, fitted with stainless steel appliances, a 4-burner gas stove, and a striking tiled splashback, is both functional and stylish, making homely meals or entertaining a joy.
With three bedrooms (one privately zoned), a modern bathroom with fresh updates, and a separate toilet, the home balances modern convenience with creative potential. The converted garage offers a sound-treated studio or home office – ideal for music makers, remote workers, or anyone in need of their own retreat.
Outside, established gardens frame a covered entertaining patio, while the north-facing backyard provides flat lawn space, a firepit zone, and sheltered greenery that invite endless afternoons outdoors. Whether it’s morning tea with birdsong, or twilight gatherings under festoon lights, this garden is made for a fresh air lifestyle.
And when you do step out, the best of Olinda and Mount Dandenong is right at your doorstep – boutique shopping, cafés, and eateries just minutes away, yet always with the serenity of your own sanctuary to return to.
At a Glance:
- Privately nestled off whisper-quiet Cards Lane, steeped in history
- Architecturally unique clinker brick residence on 1022m²
- High-performance airtight structure with double glazing and mechanical ventilation system
- Three bedrooms with robes (one privately zoned), updated bathroom with laundrette plus separate toilet
- Converted garage into acoustically treated studio/home office/living space
- Open plan lounge/dining with gas log fire and garden views
- Oregon timber kitchen with stainless steel appliances, gas cooking, and walk-in pantry
- Covered paved entertaining area, north-facing backyard, firepit zone, and lush landscaped gardens
- Multiple off-street parking options including second driveway with carport potential (STCA)
- Moments from Olinda and Mount Dandenong villages, cafés, schools, and transport
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