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There is something wonderfully unmistakable about an Eltham house. Timber, brick, generous proportions, connection to the garden and a sense that the landscape should be experienced rather than simply looked at. This one takes all of those qualities and does them exceptionally well, in a commanding position at the end of a quiet court with Woodridge Linear Park directly beside it.
Imposing from the street yet wonderfully private, the home has been meticulously maintained and beautifully presented, with a richness and warmth that is immediately apparent. Magnificent hardwood panelling extends across walls and ceilings, creating a wonderfully enveloping atmosphere and giving the home a character that simply cannot be replicated by contemporary finishes.
The entrance sets the tone, opening to a tiled foyer and rich timber detailing before revealing the living spaces beyond. To one side, the fourth bedroom offers built-in robes, new carpet and ceiling fan; opposite, a home office or dining room provides useful flexibility. Four steps lead down to the formal lounge, where a brick fireplace and Coonara wood heater create an inviting focal point. New carpet and elegant drapes complement the room, while views across the front garden and out towards the deck reinforce the connection with the surrounding greenery.
Then comes the deck and this is where the property really wows.
Vast at approximately 100 square metres, covered and beautifully integrated into the landscape, it feels as though it is floating amongst the treetops. Rather than simply looking into the garden, you are immersed in the canopy itself, with the greenery of Eltham surrounding you at eye level. An outdoor kitchen with a fixed barbecue makes this a genuine extension of the home and an entertaining space that can be enjoyed throughout much of the year.
The kitchen is equally impressive, centred around a huge stone island and equipped with twin Neff ovens, a 900mm Neff gas cooktop, Miele rangehood and integrated Miele dishwasher. It flows naturally into the expansive meals, family and dining area, where magnificent timber-lined ceilings and leadlight skylights add to the sense of space and character, before continuing through to the massive rumpus room. With new carpet, split-system air conditioning, wood heater, extensive storage and wonderful views across the deck, it is an exceptionally versatile space, while bi-fold doors allow it to be completely closed off when desired or opened to create an expansive connection between the living zones when entertaining.
The master suite sits privately away from the family bedroom wing and is a beautiful retreat in its own right, with timber-panelled ceiling, new carpet, built-in robes, split-system air conditioning and new blinds. The new ensuite features a frameless shower and stone-topped vanity.
Two further bedrooms are generously proportioned, each with ceiling fan, new carpet, new blinds and double robes, sharing a beautifully appointed main bathroom with full-size bath and stone-topped vanity, plus a separate toilet. A huge fitted laundry provides abundant storage and room for a fridge, with easy side access making the practical side of family life particularly easy.
Outside, the attention to detail continues. The gardens are immaculate, with raised herb beds, a dedicated fire-pit area with seating and not a square metre of lawn to mow. A cubby house/woodshed, workshop shed, enclosed bin area and extensive under-house storage complete with flooring and power add a remarkable amount of practical space.
There is also an impressive list of recent and substantial improvements: new electrics and LED lighting throughout, new internal doors, fresh paint, new guttering and spouting, new fencing, substantial new retaining walls, recent aggregate concrete paths, a new asphalt driveway and carport, and an irrigation system. Around 4,000 litres of tank water, with a pump, service the lower garden.
And then there is the position.
Woodridge Linear Park is effectively your backyard. The park's walking track and playground are immediately accessible, while its designated off-leash status makes this an unusually appealing setting for dog owners too. The park forms part of the leafy network of paths and reserves threading through Woodridge, with the Pauline Toner Butterfly Reserve and broader walking routes close by.
For families, Eltham East Primary School is nearby, with Eltham High School also easily accessible. Eltham's Main Road precinct provides shopping, cafés and everyday essentials, while Eltham Station is approximately one kilometre away. The Diamond Creek Trail, Eltham Lower Park, Eltham Central Park and the wider network of local reserves provide plenty of opportunities for walking, cycling, playground adventures and weekends outdoors.
It is a rare combination: a substantial and exceptionally well-maintained home, a beautiful garden, an extraordinary entertaining deck and direct access to one of Eltham's most appealing pieces of parkland.
Warm, distinctive and unmistakably Eltham, this is a home that has been cared for to an extraordinary standard. And while it has everything you could want inside, one of its greatest luxuries is waiting just beyond the fence.
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