21 The Ridge, Blackburn

Subscribe to regular market updates. Elevated on the high side of the street in the prized Blackburn Lake precinct, this graceful character weatherboard residence offers an enviable lifestyle opportunity for growing families. Showcasing two expansive separate living areas, a spacious ensuite master bedroom, and a flexible study / sixth bedroom, the home is a short five-minute stroll from Blackburn Lake Sanctuary via Halley Street Playground. Positioned within easy walking distance of Blackburn Lake Primary School, Forest Hill Chase, buses, Furness Park and Blacks Walk, the location is also just moments from Blackburn Station, Morton Park, St Thomas Primary School, and local Blackburn South shops. Burwood One Shopping Centre is a quick six-minute drive away, with trams to Burwood Brickworks and Deakin University also in close reach. Framed by a charming undercover verandah, the impeccably presented home features hardwood spotted gum flooring throughout. An elegant formal living room includes a cosy open fireplace, complemented by a generous open plan family and dining area at the rear. Bathed in natural light, the family room flows to a large north-facing undercover deck, perfectly laid out for effortless year-round alfresco entertaining. The deck overlooks an inviting backyard haven with a sundrenched lawn for children and pets, low-maintenance garden borders, two raised veggie beds, and a paved terrace with an inbuilt basketball hoop. An airy open plan kitchen comprises a large island breakfast bar, abundant storage with plenty of deep drawers and a concealed cutlery tray, and stainless steel appliances including a Miele dishwasher, two electric wall ovens, and a gas cooktop. Secluded at the entry, the substantial master bedroom features a classic box bay window, two sets of built-in wardrobes, and a private ensuite with a large spa bathtub and programmable instantaneous hot water. Three additional robed bedrooms at the front of the home are complemented by a central family bathroom. At the rear, a fifth robed bedroom is set alongside a full bathroom with a deep semi-freestanding bathtub and a convenient separate toilet, offering excellent flexibility for larger families or comfortable guest accommodation. Separately accessed via the back deck, a large light-filled study / sixth bedroom with split system air conditioning is ideally positioned for those working from home. Featuring ducted heating, evaporative cooling, freshly laid carpeting in the front four bedrooms, classic sash windows, plantation shutters, LED downlights, ducted vacuuming with a carport inlet, a full laundry with good storage, and a large lock-up powered workshop, the property also includes a three-car carport plus additional off-street parking on an exposed aggregate driveway, with a gated rear area ideal for a boat, caravan or trailer. Disclaimer: The information contained herein has been supplied to us and is to be used as a guide only. No information in this report is to be relied on for financial or legal purposes. Although every care has been taken in the preparation of the above information, we stress that particulars herein are for information only and do not constitute representation by the Owners or Agent. Blackburn Lake Primary School Florence Street Blackburn St Thomas The Apostle School 67 Central Road Blackburn Nunawading Christian College - Secondary St Luke the Evangelist School 46 Orchard Grove Blackburn South 96 Holland Road Blackburn South Orchard Grove Primary School 101 Orchard Grove Blackburn South Blackburn Primary School 185 Whitehorse Road Blackburn Nunawading Christian College - Primary Laughlin Ave Nunawading Mount Pleasant Road Nunawading Primary School Mt Pleasant Road Nunawading Laburnum Primary School Janet Street Blackburn Blackburn English Language School 120 Eley Road Burwood East Parkmore Primary School Jolimont Road Forest Hill 503 Springvale Road Vermont South Box Hill High School 1180 Whitehorse Road Box Hill Blackburn High School 60 Springfield Road Blackburn 21 Stevens Road Vermont 178-180 Mahoneys Road Burwood East 60 Junction Road Blackburn North Whitehorse Primary School 70 - 86 Junction Road Blackburn North St Francis Xavier's School 1087 Whitehorse Road Box Hill Old Orchard Primary School 88 Koonung Road Blackburn North Our Lady of Sion College 1065 Whitehorse Road Box Hill Roberts McCubbin Primary School Birdwood Street Box Hill South Livingstone Primary School Livingstone Road Vermont South 494 Whitehorse Road Mitcham Vermont Primary School 4-6 Nurlendi Rd Vermont Burwood East Special Developmental School 18 Manooka Street Burwood East Burwood East Primary School Cnr Blackburn And Highbury Rds Burwood East 355 Station Street Box Hill Donvale Primary School Elata Street Donvale