Some homes impress with their scale. Others with their views. Observatory Manor manages to do both while wrapping it all in warmth, bespoke design and exquisite craftsmanship that's impossible to ignore.
Perched high atop Mount Dandenong on a beautifully positioned 1572 Sqm allotment with dual frontage and convenient access via Fraser Road, this Storybook Homes creation feels wonderfully removed from the everyday yet remains just an hour from Melbourne's CBD. By day, the outlook stretches across the shimmer of Port Phillip Bay and the Melbourne skyline. As dusk settles, the sky ignites before the city begins to sparkle beneath you. On a clear night, even the lights of the MCG become part of the remarkable panorama, joining thousands of others scattered like gemstones across a velvet sky.
Designed to embrace every aspect of its spectacular setting, the split-level floorplan reveals itself gradually, with spaces that invite both connection and quiet retreat. Throughout, gleaming hardwood floors milled from timber harvested on the property carry their own history, each natural imperfection telling a story. Wainscoting, timber-lined ceilings and handcrafted finishes speak to the exceptional attention to detail that defines every corner of the home. Even the handcrafted exterior light fittings, individually forged by a local blacksmith, reflect the care and artistry woven into its design.
The upper living domain is where the home truly takes flight. Cathedral ceilings soar overhead, while chandeliers cast a warm glow across generous living and dining spaces. Whether gathered around the Nectre wood fire on a crisp winter evening or watching dramatic weather roll across the horizon from the window seat.
At the heart of it all, the kitchen has been designed for those who genuinely love to cook and host. Black benchtops to match the appliances, a magnificent Falcon Classic 110 dual-fuel cooker, pot filler and abundant preparation space ensure entertaining feels effortless, while the adjoining dining zone is the place where stories are shared long after dessert.
A few steps above, a grand family room offers yet another perspective of the skyline from its private balcony as Melbourne's lights begin their nightly performance. A bar nook and an indulgent theatre room deliver the luxury of blockbuster movie nights without ever leaving home.
The accommodation is equally thoughtful. A privately positioned main suite occupies its own peaceful wing, complete with a fully tiled ensuite featuring a luxurious rain shower, two office/hobby spaces and an adjoining living zone. Across the upper levels, three additional bedrooms and a retreat area on the landing are serviced by an equally elegant fully tiled bathroom with a marble-topped vanity, deep bath and oversized rain shower, adapting beautifully to growing families, creative pursuits or working from home.
Outside, entertaining reaches another level. A remarkable gas heated shipping container pool, expansive deck and covered pergola create an unforgettable setting for summer fun and family celebrations. Behind the home, provincial-inspired gardens paint a pretty picture with manicured English box hedging and garden beds.
Walking distance to SkyHigh and moments from the Dandenong Ranges' finest attractions, “Observatory Manor” delivers sublime family living with a front-row seat to one of Victoria's most breathtaking outlooks.
At a glance:
- One owner Storybook Homes residence on 1574 Sqm with dual frontage and Fraser Road parking access
- Spectacular views across Melbourne's skyline, Port Phillip Bay and surrounding suburbs
- West-facing orientation delivering unforgettable sunsets and sparkling night-time city vistas
- Split-level design thoughtfully planned to maximise the outlook from multiple living zones
- Hardwood floors crafted from timber milled on the property
- Wainscoting, timber-lined ceilings and exceptional handcrafted detailing throughout
- Four generous bedrooms plus multiple retreat areas
- Ground floor main suite with pitched ceiling, luxurious fully tiled ensuite with rain shower and adjoining retreat/living space
- Two dedicated home offices, or a hobby room/children's play space
- Family bathroom with full-height tiling, marble-topped vanity, rain shower and bathtub
- Cathedral-ceiling living and dining spaces with chandeliers and Nectre wood heater
- Stunning kitchen with premium stone floors, Falcon Classic 110 dual-fuel cooker, pot filler and extensive preparation space
- Window seat with storage overlooking the remarkable views
- Elevated family room with balcony featuring a natural gas barbecue connection, bar nook and fully equipped theatre room with projector, speakers and recliners
- Gas heated shipping container swimming pool, entertaining deck and covered pergola
- Provincial-inspired gardens with box hedging
- Authentic French-made Le Panyol wood-fired pizza oven
- Manicured front gardens with English box hedges and fruit trees (plum, apple, cherry)
- Triple garage with full bathroom and attic storage, powered caravan pad and extensive flat parking for multiple vehicles via Fraser Road
- Ducted heating, refrigerated air-conditioning and split-system air conditioning
- NESS security system
- Two separate hot water unit systems
- Two rainwater tanks plus tool shed
- Walking distance to SkyHigh Observatory and Restaurant, moments, Burke’s Lookout, Pig and Whistle Tavern and Mount Dandenong Village
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