There’s a certain magic to Tecoma’s historic homes - an atmosphere that hums with stories, birdsong, and the soft rustle of the forest settling in for the evening. And tucked gently into this leafy precinct on a generous 1,529m² sits a c1940s-character cottage, ‘Day’s End’, with a past as enchanting as its present. Originally built as a hills weekender, today it stands proudly renewed yet deeply connected to its origins.
From the moment you arrive, her charm unfolds softly but convincingly. Meander down the garden path, past the garage and tiered front garden, and the soft mauve front door greets you. Newly installed double glazed windows throughout add function and practicality to this home, and frame greenery in every direction. Earthy engineered timber boards glow with warmth underfoot, walls covered in timber panelling, picture rails, and strapping on the ceilings all a nod to 1940s craftsmanship - the kind that refuses to date.
On entry, the sunroom can be a flexible space as either a home office, children’s play area, reading room, or simply a comfortable space to relax in. The central lounge - warm, cocooning with wood burning fireplace, is pure sanctuary - think curled up with a book, a shared glass of wine, and intimate conversations by the flickering fire. A lovely spot to relax. A dining room at the rear offers ample space for a large table, and spills via double French doors to a sunny north facing deck where you can embrace the abundant local birdlife, marvel at the spectacular sunsets, and take in the soothing vistas as you dine alfresco.
The beautifully proportioned kitchen invites conversations and slow breakfasts, and is the social hub of the home - a place to come together to share stories of your day around the stone island bench, with stainless-steel appliances (900mm Westinghouse range oven/cooktop) and a servery through to the sunroom.
Three robed bedrooms including master with chic ensuite and stone accents and another bedroom with dreamy views to enjoy from bed, are all carpeted in soft browns. They are serviced by an updated bathroom complete with corner spa - because long soaks are practically mandatory in the hills, and feature a luxe rainhead shower over the bath and stone feature wall.
Outside, the lifestyle unfurls in layers. Kids will adore roaming the third-acre block, snacking their way through edible plantings of lemon, orange, mandarin, apple, and blueberry. The tiered backyard delivers ample flat areas for play, entertaining, or quiet moments under the stars. Partially fenced for furry friends, a mix of established natives, rhododendrons, camelias, along with visiting wallabies, echidnas, and kookaburras enrich the sense of living on nature’s doorstep to the soundtrack of nearby lyrebirds’ mimicking calls.
Despite the sense of escape, Tecoma and Belgrave’s village buzz - train stations, cafés, cinema, Micawber Tavern and Killik Handcrafted Rum - are just minutes away, and the beautiful Sherbrook Forest is at the end of the street. It’s the best of both worlds: forest calm, village convenience, and a story-filled cottage ready for its next chapter.
More to love:
Rare north facing living spaces and block sloping to the north on this side of the mountain, offering views to Ferny Creek.
Family bathroom with luxe rainhead shower over a spa bath and stone feature wall
Ample vehicle accommodation including double lock up garage with fireplace, driveway parking, and off-street parking at the entrance.
Heating and cooling options galore - split system, new energy efficient ceiling fans, enclosed wood burning fireplace, and ducted heating for seasonal comfort paired with roof, wall and floor insulation and double glazed windows.
Colourbond roof, guttering, and downpipes recently updated.
Original hills garden with well established camellias and rhododendrons along with flat areas for a trampoline and kid’s cubby.
Selection of fruit trees planted including lemon, orange, mandarin, apple and blueberry and ample space to establish a veggie patch for more homegrown produce.
3-minute drive to Belgrave and Tecoma Primary schools/child care centres and both train stations (20 minute walk to Tecoma train station)
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