This darling home circa 1940 has been pristinely preserved with some modern enhancements perfectly complementing its art deco vibe. Shrouded in a kookaburra forest with a stunning outlook to accompany daily life, your heart will be happy coming home to this magical setting each day. A home of exceptional character and rare charm, this property is bursting with beautiful features and steeped in comfort.
Not merely a house - it’s a home waiting for its next family, couple or retirees to fill it with love and laughter. A manicured facade featuring an entrance hedge designed by Jeremy Francis of Cloudehill makes an enchanting first impression along with the sweet bench seat at the front for locals to pause and take in the city views and spectacular sunsets that cast a glow over the entire house as they make their way home from the village. The rear of the residence, is landscaped in meandering pathways leading to a studio and sheds including a chook haven, lined with Camellias, Azaleas , Roses, Hydrangeas, Hellebores, Tree Ferns all bursting in colour throughout the seasons.
Gorgeous sash windows, leadlight doors, and dado panelling adorn the home anchoring it to its past whilst contemporary comforts add allure for the modern family. This is a home that will ground you and bring solace and balance to your everyday life.
The traditional layout flows with polished timber floors underfoot and features two bedrooms plus a cosy front lounge or third bedroom with charming original brick fireplace. The contemporary yet earthy kitchen with island bench and glass splashback unfolds to an open plan living/meals domain with vaulted ceilings, clerestory windows, gas log fire and built in cabinetry and bookshelves. It’s a glorious sunlit space for day to day living and the most stunning forest outlook from your spot on the sofa.
Step out to the alfresco deck – a dreamy area for family celebrations, entertaining or a cuppa first thing as the birdsong breaks the silence and the sun rises through the gumtrees. The evergreen garden sanctuary and its meandering pathways is bursting with a full spectrum of seasonal colours delivering a wonderland for children and a haven for green thumbs or dreamers.
A bonus is the impressive amount of shedding that provides endless storage solutions plus the bonus studio with its own entrance, bathroom and alfresco space making it ideal for a home business, guest accommodation or additional income as an approved Airbnb.
Add to this its superb location right in the middle of Olinda and Mount Dandenong villages – it’s an easy 5-minute stroll either way to vibrant café culture, boutique shopping and eateries. This soul-soothing sanctuary combines convenience with a peaceful quietude. The location is rich in lifestyle amenities and will bring a lifetime of joy to the lucky new owners.
At a Glance:
• 2/3 bedroom, 1 bathroom character home circa 1940 on 1262m2.
• Original art deco touches including leadlight doors, brick fireplace, sash windows and dado panelling.
• Refreshed skylit family bathroom with huge walk-in shower.
• Wheelchair friendly ramp access at entrance and to gardens.
• Alfresco deck overlooking the gardens.
• Garden studio shed with pitched roof and picture windows perfect for a home office space, art studio or “she shed”.
• Mudroom/shed.
• A second larger studio with tiled floor, bathroom, split system and original art deco windows ideal as a home business space or guest accommodation.
• Potting station, enclosed cat run and a chicken house.
• An array of garden sheds and workshop spaces for storage, tools or tinkering.
• Huge laundry with second toilet.
• Split system air-conditioning, ducted heating and ceiling fans for seasonal comfort.
• 5-minute walk to Olinda and Mount Dandenong Village.
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