Family bushland retreat for enviable entertaining

Elevated amidst private established gardens, this impressively proportioned entertainers’ residence is positioned directly opposite lush Mullum Mullum valley parkland and tranquil Yarran Dheran Nature Reserve walking trails. Offering an enticing family haven, the home is superbly located mere moments from Eastland, Heatherdale Station and Eastlink, presenting an exceptional bushland lifestyle opportunity without compromising on convenience.<br/><br/>Secluded on 4,079sqm of landscaped grounds, the home features an elegant formal living room at the entry, overlooking the garden through full height timber framed windows. A generous open plan living and dining room features striking feature pendant lighting and an inbuilt wood heater. <br/><br/>A spacious skylit separate rumpus room offers ample space for harmonious family living, and flows seamlessly out through a full wall of glass stacker doors to an inviting alfresco area with a mains gas barbeque and rangehood, a thick polished concrete benchtop, a ceiling fan, outdoor speakers, and an electric heat strip for convenient year-round use. Adjacent, an expansive sun-drenched bluestone patio is framed by leafy raised garden beds and an established magnolia tree, while the entertainers’ retreat is completed with a gas heated / salt chlorinated swimming pool, a grotto-style spa, and a family-friendly lawn.<br/><br/>An enviable contemporary kitchen comprises Caesarstone waterfall benchtops, abundant soft-close drawer storage, fridge plumbing, instantaneous boiling water, and a full suite of premium Siemens appliances including pyrolytic and steam ovens, dishwasher, and a 900mm induction cooktop with teppanyaki plate.<br/><br/>Secluded on the upper level, a spacious master suite includes a sitting area with enchanting treetop views, a fully-fitted walk-in wardrobe, and a luxe ensuite with floor-to-ceiling tiling, a double vanity, a double walk-in waterfall shower, and an indulgent freestanding soaker bathtub. Three additional bedrooms are each equipped with mirrored built-in wardrobes, and are complemented by an airy contemporary family bathroom with granite vanity, corner spa, and a separate W/C. A study nook / retreat is also positioned on the upper level, while the ground floor offers a large home office / fifth bedroom set alongside a guest powder room.<br/><br/>Featuring a thoughtful combination of gleaming spotted gum timber floors, polished concrete and plush carpeting, gas ducted heating, evaporative cooling, inbuilt surround sound speakers, quality Roman blinds and floor-to-ceiling sheer drapery, under stair storage, a double lock-up garage and a sweeping circular driveway with ample off-street parking, the home also includes plenty of outdoor space for children’s play, or to easily store a boat or trailer. Set close to buses, local Mable Café, Ringwood Heights Primary School, Mullauna Secondary College and Whitefriars College, the home’s quality finishes will impress the most discerning buyers, creating a lifestyle treechange haven within easy reach of Melbourne’s city.