For buyers who value land, light and a life with texture, this is a property with rare depth. Families wanting space within walking distance of the village. Creatives drawn to the quality of light in the hills. Writers, thinkers and adventurers who understand that setting shapes the way you live.
Known locally as Erskin Park, this 4,321sqm holding carries both presence and history. Entry is via the upper driveway off Clarkson Road, where the residence sits comfortably within its established European gardens. It feels settled. Assured. A home that belongs to its landscape.
The grounds are distinctly park like. Mature deciduous trees. Gently undulating lawns. Layered garden rooms and unexpected pockets that reward exploration. There is structure and scale, yet also charm. The kind of setting that invites long lunches beneath the trees, quiet morning walks under the canopy, or afternoons spent reading in dappled light.
Positioned alongside the renowned Sherbrooke Forest, walking trails through Mountain Ash and fern gullies are moments from the gate. The call of the superb lyrebird is part of the soundscape here. Aura Vale Lake Park is a short drive away, and the broader beauty of the ranges unfolds through destinations such as Alfred Nicholas Memorial Gardens and the RJ Hamer Arboretum.
Inside, messmate flooring runs throughout, bringing warmth and cohesion to every space. Generous windows draw the garden inward, ensuring greenery remains the constant backdrop to daily life. The floorplan is both functional and fluid. A lounge with open fireplace connects seamlessly to a separate family room and defined dining area, while the kitchen, complete with walk in pantry, extends to a deck where treetop outlooks frame morning coffee and evening conversation.
Accommodation is generous and flexible. The main bedroom suite enjoys privacy, garden views and its own ensuite. Three additional bedrooms are serviced by a central bathroom, offering options for family living, guests or creative pursuits.
Enhancing that versatility is a dedicated studio space attached to the lockable double garage beneath the home. Ideal for artists, remote work, a workshop, gym or private retreat, it offers independence without separation.
Comfort and efficiency have been thoughtfully considered. The home is predominantly double glazed, improving thermal performance and acoustic softness, while a 5kW solar panel system supports long term energy efficiency.
Practicality matches the romance. Three separate double garages provide rare flexibility: the lockable double garage beneath the residence with adjoining studio and storage, a second at the Clarkson Road entrance, and a third near the lower gate with access to Kallista Emerald Road. Dual access enhances both convenience and functionality.
Positioned approximately 700 metres from the heart of the village, the home offers genuine walkability to cafés, the village store and the much loved Cooks Corner. Kallista Primary School is just 600 metres away, with The Patch Primary School approximately 3 km from the property.
This is hills living with character, scale and a sense of story.
You'll Love
Established European gardens with a true park like feel
Direct access to Sherbrooke Forest walking trails
Regular sightings and sounds of superb lyrebirds
Close to Aura Vale Lake Park, Alfred Nicholas Gardens and RJ Hamer Arboretum
Messmate flooring throughout
Predominantly double glazed for enhanced comfort
5kW solar panel system
Dedicated studio attached to lockable garage
Multiple living zones including lounge with open fireplace
Kitchen with walk in pantry and deck connection
Three separate double garages
Dual access via Clarkson Road and Kallista Emerald Road
700 metres to the village and 600 metres to Kallista Primary School
Local's Secret
The Dandenong Ranges have long drawn artists and storytellers, inspired by the clarity of light and depth of greenery. Tom Roberts, a leading figure of the Heidelberg School, spent time nearby. That creative lineage continues quietly today, carried by the landscape itself and those who choose to live within it.
