Description
** Parking available at Mango's Nuts cafe opposite **
This Ferny Creek haven will enchant from its charming circa 1920 bones and Edna Walling style gardens to vibrant sunsets that light up spectacular Port Phillip Bay views from the heads to Arthur’s Seat and even Point Lonsdale. Elevated and ensconced down a long driveway, this functional and flexible weatherboard was built to complement its surrounding landscape with the stunning just under one acre (3623m2) setting, as sublime as the fully renovated home itself. Set over two thoughtful levels that effortlessly flow and create a sense of space, the captivating outlook and relaxing quietude can be enjoyed via living zone outlooks or from several alfresco spaces including a dreamy front deck harmonising beautifully with the verdant grounds. Brimming with a strong sense of history but seamlessly blended with contemporary flair - this soul-soothing “happy home” with multigeneration or Airbnb potential rests majestically within its landscape with mesmerising vistas that create everchanging live art from sunrise to sundown.
The lavish kitchen - a chef's dream - showcases a walk-in pantry and stainless-steel cooking appliances brought together by a sprawling stone island to gather around for conversation or pre-dinner drinks.
Stunning French doors from Lyon in France lead to two generous living spaces separated by a striking Cheminees Philippe double-sided fireplace. Both upstairs living spaces flow seamlessly to an all-season alfresco deck to enjoy brunch with birdsong, host celebrations with friends and family or simply sit with a cuppa and take in the dreamy views.
Designed for the masters of the home the lavish main bedroom provides you with your own luxe stone ensuite with a skylit rainhead shower and sensuous deep soak bath, plentiful robes and deck access.
A winding stairwell leads down to a third bedroom and sitting area (or fourth bedroom/home office) with adjacent bathroom which could easily become self-contained as the bedroom has its own separate entrance via the garage perfect as guest/in-law accommodation.
A bonus is the endearing original cottage in the gardens with its own spectacular Westernport Bay views, brick fireplace and plumbing. Providing scope for restoration, this would make a rewarding project to convert into a studio/Airbnb/fifth bedroom or office space.
Magical with meandering pathways leading to several alfresco zones, the century old Edna Walling style gardens are bursting with lush tree ferns, and elegant Japanese Maples, many rare and exotic trees framed by drystone walls and terraced layers of lawn. Listen to the laughter of children filling the air as they choose their own adventure among secret garden rooms and hidey holes or potter for hours in the sunshine.
More to Love:
• Built circa 1920 and retains the classic architecture of the era.
• Updates have been sympathetically added to seamlessly blend with the original design including modern sash windows.
• Hardwood floors throughout
• Sweeping views of the bay to Arthur’s Seat, Point Nepean and Point Lonsdale.
• Spacious garage with charming original door now fitted with auto remote mechanism, plus convenient toilet and hand basin, plus off-street parking.
• Ducted heating for seasonal comfort and cooling cross breezes in the warmer months
• Abundant storage.
• 10 minute stroll to Ferny Creek Primary School and Mango’s Nuts Pizza and Pasta across the road.
• 4 minute drive to Sassafras Village
• 6 minute drive to Upper Ferntree Gully Station