955-957 Mt Dandenong Tourist Road, MONTROSE

By the time the electric gates slide open, the everyday already feels a little further away at this Montrose sanctuary. Set across a private ¾-acre corner allotment at the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges, the fully renovated home delivers space, privacy and a wonderfully secluded sense of peace. It’s country-style breathing room, with Montrose Village still an easy stroll from home.

A social, open-plan living and meals domain is the heartbeat of the home, centred around a generous entertainer's kitchen designed for people who love to cook and host. A 900mm electric oven and cooktop, dishwasher, plentiful storage, breakfast bar and LED lighting handle the practical side, while a servery means drinks, platters and conversation can move outside with ease. Huge glass sliding doors peel back to the spectacular all-weather entertaining deck, creating a seamless connection with the north-easterly rear garden and drawing beautiful natural light into the living zone. As the day winds down, the deck catches the changing skies at sunset, adding a touch of magic to twilight drinks and dinners.