Flat Acre on Prime Ridge Road

Introduced by a circular drive framing an enchanting English elm tree, this alluring brick beauty will inspire you with its beautiful private setting, it’s prestigious locale and its potential to transform or extend now or in the future. Ensconced behind a lush hedge and quietly placed on a flat one-acre (approx.) parcel, it’s an easy walk into town and only a few minutes’ drive from the world class tourist attractions of the magnificent Dandenong Ranges including serene forest walks via Prion Road at the back gate. You can also walk or drive to Burkes Lookout and Skyhigh for unbeatable views of Melbourne.<br/><br/>The interior reveals period era authenticity with decorative cornices, high ceilings, grand sash and picture windows and Tasmanian Oak hardwood floors creating understated elegance with classic charm.<br/><br/>A generous lounge features a hearty enclosed wood fire for cosy nights in or throw open the French doors in summer and spill out to the verandah where you can entertain friends or watch the magpies and rosellas drinking from the fountain.<br/><br/>A timber kitchen with deluxe stone benches and stainless-steel cooker is complemented by an old-style IXL wood oven when you need to feed the extended family. This space flows to a casual sunlit meals where garden gazes will accompany your morning cuppa and a dining zone for families to gather.<br/><br/>Two of the three bedrooms face the rising sun in the morning and the third reveals the sky of the setting sun delivering restful spaces for your downtime and ample robes to keep life clutter free. An updated family bathroom showcases a claw foot bath for enjoying at day’s end. <br/><br/>Artists and those looking for a home business space will adore the bright studio with its own entrance and inspiring views of the garden whilst a wood heater adds toasty warmth and ambience.<br/><br/>Stunning in their simplicity, the gardens are a seasonal showcase of European classics and feature a selection of mature trees such as elms, chestnut, pinoak, tulip and Japanese maple which are complemented by the vibrant everchanging hues of camellias, rhododendrons and blue hydrangeas. The lush blanket of lawn attracts the winter sun and there’s spots for your veggie patch and fruit trees for those who enjoy homegrown.<br/><br/>Dotted throughout the grounds are whimsical dry-stone walls – a beautiful ode to yesteryear - and a rustic stone shed is not only a striking feature but also a useful storage space for gardening equipment.<br/><br/>Local Secret: The songs of resident magpies, butcher birds and kookaburras can be heard in the mornings and observed through the dining area. Parrots appear regularly to drink and bathe hoping for food.<br/><br/>More to Love:<br/>•An inconspicuous wire fence encloses the perimeter and gates which enable security for a dog. <br/>•Concrete stumps have ensured a sense of a stable, solid period house.<br/>•Plumbing and wiring have been renewed. <br/>•The solar panels lower electricity bills and further development of solar energy to include hot water can easily be expanded.<br/>•Added convenience is delivered via the #688 and #694 bus stop at the doorstep.<br/>•Double Carport plus abundant off-street parking<br/>•Spacious original laundry with cupboards<br/>•Caesarstone benches<br/>•Wool bat insulation on ceiling <br/>•Rainwater Tank<br/>•Ducted heating<br/><br/>Disclaimer: All information provided has been obtained from sources we believe to be accurate, however, we cannot guarantee the information is accurate and we accept no liability for any errors or omissions (including but not limited to a property's land size, floor plans and size, building age and condition) Interested parties should make their own enquiries and obtain their own legal advice.<br/><br/>