5 Apsley Road, BELGRAVE

Space changes the way a home feels, and here, you notice it before you even reach the front door. A sealed circular driveway sweeps past broad ranch-style verandas, while beyond the house, around 1/3 of an acre opens into a family playground of lawn, climbing, sliding and room to roam. It is generous, relaxed and full of possibilities, with enough space for today and plenty left for whatever comes next. Inside, the home has been extensively renovated with warmth and ease in mind. Hardwood timber floors catch the light as it moves through the open-plan living zone, while soaring cathedral ceilings and strategically placed skylights create a wonderful sense of volume. At the centre, a Nectre wood fire anchors the room and brings that unmistakable winter aroma, the kind that makes staying in feel like the better option. The kitchen is both polished and practical, with stone benchtops, a breakfast bar, plentiful cabinetry and a huge corner pantry. Stainless steel appliances include a 900mm Smeg gas cooktop and Smeg electric oven, while the skylight overhead keeps the space bright and inviting throughout the day. The main bedroom sits privately off the living area with its own walk-in robe and ensuite, while two additional bedrooms are positioned in a separate rear wing beside the beautifully renovated family bathroom. A rain shower, deep soaking bath and separate toilet add a little everyday luxury, while the laundry opens through French doors to the rear deck. And what a deck it is. Running along the back of the home and overlooking the gently tiered yard, it creates a relaxed perch for morning coffee, weekend socialising or simply watching the kids burn the last of the day’s energy on the play equipment beyond. Full-width verandas on both sides add even more usable outdoor space and reinforce the home’s relaxed ranch-style feel. A substantial rear shed, ducted heating and hydronic heating complete the practical picture, while the combination of flat front land, and gently layered rear yard gives you room for gardens, hobbies, storage, caravans, trade vehicles or future outdoor dreams. The location keeps family life beautifully connected to both nature and everyday convenience. Belgrave Heights Christian School is just 800m away, while Monbulk Creek Reserve sits opposite and Birdsland Reserve, Belgrave Lake Park and the Dandenong Ranges National Park are all close enough to make bushwalks, bike rides and weekend adventures part of the routine. Belgrave Village brings cafés, dining, shops and everyday essentials within easy reach, and with Belgrave Station and major road connections nearby, commuting towards the city is refreshingly straightforward. It is a pocket where school runs, forest walks, coffee stops and train connections all sit comfortably side by side. At a Glance: • Extensively renovated weatherboard home on expansive 1,379m² allotment • Sealed concrete circular driveway with ample parking for multiple vehicles, caravans, boats etc • Large flat front area with gently sloping rear yard • Ranch-style design with full-width verandas on both sides • Large rear entertaining deck overlooking the backyard • Built-in play equipment with slides and monkey bars • Spacious open-plan living and dining domain • Soaring cathedral ceilings, skylights to kitchen and living area • Hardwood timber flooring, Nectre wood fire • Stone kitchen with breakfast bar and 900mm Smeg cooking appliances • Private main bedroom with walk-in robe and ensuite • Two additional bedrooms in a separate rear wing • Renovated family bathroom with rain shower and deep soaking bath • Separate toilet • Laundry with French doors opening to the deck • Ducted heating and hydronic heating • Drive through rear access and large rear shed • Excellent scope for gardens, recreation, storage or future ideas Disclaimer: All information provided has been obtained from sources we believe to be accurate, however, we cannot guarantee the information is accurate and we accept no liability for any errors or omissions (including but not limited to a property's land size, floor plans and size, building age and condition) Interested parties should make their own enquiries and obtain their own legal advice.