50B Old Forest Road, The Basin

Subscribe to regular market updates. Privately poised at the end of a long driveway, this foothills retreat unfolds across a beautifully curated 1897m² (approx.), where the noise of the outside world quickly gives way to birdsong, fresh air, and a rare sense of calm. Elevated to embrace a prized northerly aspect, the setting captures far-reaching views that shift effortlessly throughout the day…soft misty mornings, golden afternoon light, and the distant twinkle of city lights after sunset. Inside, the home flows with an easy sense of connection. Open plan living and dining form the social heart, anchored by a warm timber kitchen illuminated by an overhead skylight. Miele appliances, thoughtful storage, and the natural texture of bamboo flooring create a space that feels both inviting and highly functional. From here, the living zones spill naturally outdoors to a paved alfresco with café blinds, perfectly positioned to soak in the outlook year-round. Complementing it, a covered entertainer’s deck extends the experience further, creating the ideal setting for slow morning coffees, lively gatherings with friends, or evenings where the view quietly does all the talking. Accommodation is cleverly zoned. Two bedrooms and a storage room/study nook sit within one wing, serviced by a combined bathroom and laundry, while the main bedroom is set apart as its own retreat. Framed by bifold windows and bespoke swing doors, it captures the outlook beautifully, complete with walk-in robe, fully tiled ensuite with stone topped vanity and two toilets for a sense of quiet separation. The grounds are where this property truly distinguishes itself. Extensive mudstone landscaping has already done the heavy lifting, sculpting flat, usable spaces across the block that balance beauty with functionality. There’s room to entertain, let the kids roam, gather around the firepit, or simply spread out and enjoy the space, while a lower terrace adds yet another layer of flexibility. Native plantings attract a steady parade of wildlife, from kookaburras and rosellas to the occasional wandering echidna, creating a gentle connection to the surrounding foothills landscape. A large garage with space for multiple vehicles and an impressive workshop or “man cave” with concrete floor, plumbing connections, built-in storage and bespoke timber feature wall adds further flexibility, while a charming hut (with power and insulation) at the top of the block offers a peaceful work-from-home escape with a view. Abundant off-street parking, a trailer space, a concrete driveway with lockable gates, solar panels, rainwater tank, ducted heating, reverse cycle split systems, dimmer lights, and partially double-glazed windows add further allure. Moments from The Basin village, schools, transport and the Dandenong Ranges, this is a home that balances seclusion with connection…quietly offering more than expected. 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. Sat 16 May.1:30pm - 2:00pm The Basin Primary School Mountain Highway The Basin St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School 1264 Mountain Highway The Basin Boronia Heights College Mount View Road Boronia Ferntree Gully North Primary School 111 Forest Road Ferntree Gully Boronia Primary School Rangeview Road Boronia Boronia Heights Primary School Landscape Dve Boronia Ferny Creek Primary School School Road Ferny Creek Sherbrooke Community School 311 Mt Dandenong Tourist Road Sassafras Boronia West Primary School Tormore Road Boronia St John the Baptist School 17 Forest Road Ferntree Gully St Joseph's Primary School 212 Boronia Road Boronia Sassafras Primary School 399 Mt Dandenong Tourist Road Sassafras 5 Brenock Park Drive Ferntree Gully 295 Liverpool Road Kilsyth Bayswater North Primary School Stuart Street Bayswater North Fairhills Primary School Manuka Drive Ferntree Gully Our Lady of Lourdes School 23 Orange Grove Bayswater Billanook Primary School 270 Sheffield Road Montrose Olinda Primary School Mountain Gate Primary School Adele Avenue Ferntree Gully Bayswater South Primary School Enfield Drive Bayswater Kent Park Primary School Greenaway Drive Ferntree Gully Bayswater Primary School Birch Street Bayswater Bayswater Secondary College Orchard Road Bayswater Kallista Primary School 72 Monbulk Road Kallista Mount Dandenong Primary School Farndons Road Mount Dandenong Tecoma Primary School 1536 Burwood Highway Tecoma Bayswater West Primary School Phyllis Street Bayswater Gladesville Primary School Gladesville Drive Kilsyth Croydon Special Developmental School 69-95 Belmont Road East Croydon