63 Dorking Road, Box Hill North

Privately framed by lush established gardens and a picket fence, this charming c.1922 Californian bungalow showcases graceful period elements enhanced by a modern extension and updates. Offering abundant family living space, an expansive alfresco deck and a generous country-style kitchen, the residence also boasts rear lane access to a substantial double lock-up garage. Enjoying an exceptionally convenient yet peaceful location, the home is just a short stroll from both Laburnum and Box Hill Stations, Box Hill Gardens, Our Lady of Sion College, 109 trams, Springfield Park, local Kerrimuir and Laburnum village shops, and the vibrant Box Hill Central shopping and restaurant precinct. Set within the prized Box Hill High School and Kerrimiur Primary School zones, the location is also mere moments from Box Hill Hospital, Kingswood College, Blackburn Square Shopping Centre, and the Eastern Freeway for direct access to the city, peninsula and Westfield Doncaster. Featuring gleaming Baltic pine floorboards, original sash widows and lofty ceilings with classic timber picture rails, the home welcomes guests into an inviting formal living room with an open fireplace. At the rear, an expansive open plan living and dining area includes a cosy cast iron wood heater, colourful leadlight clerestory windows, and a magnificent full wall of floor-to-ceiling north-facing windows capturing a sweeping garden outlook. French doors flow out to a sundrenched timber deck, with a large undercover area ideal for year-round alfresco dining. The deck overlooks an immense private backyard with plenty of lawn for kids and pets, leafy established garden boarders, and a large raised veggie bed. Set at the heart of the home, an impressively proportioned country-style kitchen comprises quality hardwood benchtops and cabinetry, a large corner pantry, Fisher&Paykel DishDrawers, an electric wall oven, and a 900mm gas cooktop. Three light-filled bedrooms each include built-in wardrobes, and are complemented by a spacious bathroom with frameless glass twin showers a separate bathtub, a classic timber vanity, and a convenient guest powder room. Offering flexibility for growing families, the front living area is also ideal for use as a fourth bedroom if preferred. Featuring ducted heating, evaporative cooling, a substantial solar panel system with a large battery, two open fireplaces, a wood heater, ceiling fans, and a large laundry with good storage and direct outdoor access, the property also includes a single carport plus additional gated car space at the front, plus an impressive double lock-up garage / powered workshop with convenient rear lane access. 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. Our Lady of Sion College St Francis Xavier's School Box Hill High School Kerrimuir Primary School Molbray Street Box Hill North Laburnum Primary School Janet Street Blackburn Blackburn High School Box Hill North Primary School Elizabeth Street Box Hill North Koonung Secondary College Box Hill Senior Secondary College Dunloe Avenue Mont Albert North Old Orchard Primary School Roberts McCubbin Primary School Birdwood Street Box Hill South Blackburn Primary School Our Lady of Perpetual Succour School Mont Albert Primary School Barloa Road Mont Albert St Thomas The Apostle School St Luke the Evangelist School Our Holy Redeemer School Birralee Primary School Heyington Avenue Doncaster Surrey Hills Primary School Beatrice Avenue Surrey Hills Beverley Hills Primary School Cassowary Street Doncaster East Doncaster Primary School 2-12 Council Street Doncaster Whitehorse Primary School 70 - 86 Junction Road Blackburn North Ss Peter & Paul's School