“Greenglades” Circa 1926 – Renovated with Studio, Workshop and Stunning European Gardens

Description

With echoes of the past evident in its charm-clad façade and entrance, this endearing weatherboard home circa 1926 will appeal to those who appreciate old-world glamour and bygone craftsmanship combined with a respectful and graceful architectural extension and updates sympathetic to the era. Now a large and flexible family home with dramatic feature windows throughout to take advantage of the stunning north-easterly light and gardens, the property also benefits from a studio with wood fire, charming barn shed, two driveway entrances and professionally designed and maintained European gardens that would make Monet proud. A gentle meander to Sassafras Primary and the local cafes for a morning latte is the perfect way to start your day and you can be at Upper Ferntree Gully Station in 10 minutes.

You Will Love:

• A harmonizing and balanced blend of classical elegance and contemporary design integrated into a family-friendly floorplan.
• Retained character and charm of the early century including decorative cornices, fretwork, leadlight, rich timber panelling and sash windows complementing high ceilings and warm hard wood floors.
• Enchanting chandelier-clad formal lounge with crackling original open fireplace and ornate ceiling rose.
• A beautiful French Provincial-style kitchen featuring Belling Richmond Deluxe 900mm dual fuel range cooker, farmhouse sink and island bench.
• Sun-kissed family/meals space with garden vistas and streaming natural light flowing to a deck. The white rhododendron backdrop will mesmerise when in full bloom.
• Downstairs rumpus zone ideal for the teens.
• Four spacious bedrooms including master with ensuite and attached sunroom/reading room/nursery.
• A choice of serene alfresco spaces where you can connect with nature enveloped by lush layers of greenery.
• Artist's studio with Coonara style wood fire and its own driveway entrance ideal as guest accommodation, teenagers retreat, extended family or an excellent home office.
• The majestic avenue of maples that connects the studio to the house.
• Your very own “U-Pick” garden with flourishing lime, lemon, berries and persimmon trees.
• How the outside world disappears in the beautiful estate-like grounds including established European plantings of maple and beech trees, water features and a peaceful pond surrounded by meandering pathways and stonework. Professionally curated and maintained, the “work of art” design and its layers of textured foliage and rich bursts of colour emanate a sense of magnificence perfectly suited to the classic style of the home.
• The “Fairy Dell” garden nook - a magical fern-laden space for kids to explore.
• The quaint barn shed ideal for storage or garden parties!
• Powered workshop/shed attached to the double carport.
• Your very own Variegated Holly tree will make for magical Christmas in July celebrations if it snows!
• The comfort of ducted heating.

Insider’s Secret:

The superb orientation of the home with cleared views to the Olinda Ranges floods the home in spectacular multi directional light showcasing a stunning skyline and ever-changing garden outlook as the seasons change.