Nestled in mature grounds of over 1200sqm with sunny north-westerly aspect, this substantial family home with studio apart, carport & circular drive, provides an ideal combination of charm & character with modern facilities (including 10.6KW solar system). From the open plan living with picture windows, step out to private decked outdoor entertaining areas and terraced garden with filtered city lights through the trees. Hills lifestyle only 10 minutes (car) up Mt Dandenong Tourist Road from Montrose.Terms: 10% dep, Balance 60/90 daysAdditional points:• Main residence has double glazed, bespoke, timber windows.• High performing energy efficient home in all seasons. Highly insulated and well sealed inspired by Passivhaus building. Including internal wall insulation around bedrooms and bathrooms, ensuring noise reduction. R5 insulation between floors and sound check plaster.• Painted with low VOC paints throughout.• Mechanical in roof heat recirculation system.• 2 x 5kw solar inverters. 1 per phase.• Organically gardened veggie patches and fruit trees, including plum, nectarine and cherry.• Show stopping sunsets all year round. From clawfoot bath, deck, living room or main bedroom.• Wrap around hardwood decking..
A modest, well-maintained timber house that reads as a thoughtful, DIY/custom renovation rather than an architect‑designed statement. Its strongest qualities are the strong indoor–outdoor connection, generous decking and mature garden setting, but it lacks distinctive or historically significant architectural features.
Key Architectural Features
wrap-around/covered timber deckingtimber weatherboard cladding (painted blue)corrugated metal verandah rooflarge picture windows connecting interior to gardenwood-burning stoveseparate lower-level studioclawfoot bathtub in main bathroomterraced veggie/flower beds and mature gardenhardwood floorboardswater tank (shown on plan)
