Peaceful Haven with Ferny Creek Frontage

A quiet and secluded “locals only” road leads you to this sun filled weatherboard home where a lush tree fern arising from the welcoming deck entrance hints at the beautiful setting that lies beyond.<br/><br/>Set back from the road and enveloped by nature with Ferny Creek frontage at the boundary, the home with a flexible and family friendly layout, delivers a peaceful haven to raise a family or work from home. Approximately a 3-minute drive from the heart of Upwey village, and walking distance to schools and day-care. <br/><br/>With a split level design and soaring raked ceilings, the home is light-filled and comfortably nestled within its enchanting landscape. Complete with updates including new carpet, a freshly painted interior and exterior, and a rejuvenated main bathroom, there is scope for more space under the house for extended living or even a self contained flat.<br/><br/>A contemporary kitchen with breakfast bar makes life easy with banks of cabinetry. Ample bench space and stainless-steel cooking appliances complement the beautifully renewed black slate flooring. Adjacent a meals zone/second living area allows for extended friends and family to gather and share together, while providing space for retreat to separate areas when desired. <br/><br/>Step-down to the comfy living area with a cosy fireplace creating a warm and relaxing space in winter, or a cool retreat on hot summer nights. An outlook to the rear gardens is enhanced by a back deck that overlooks the lush oasis of towering tree ferns and a meadow of lilies, accompanied by the soundtrack of birdsong that call the gardens home.<br/><br/>A privately positioned master retreat with modern ensuite, walk-in robe and its own deck entrance is a haven which provides peaceful separation from the children’s/guest wing. Two additional bedrooms with built in robes have easy access to the sparkling refreshed main bathroom and can be enclosed in their own area. Perfect if you want to utilise one bedroom as a work from home space, or provide guests with their own private quarters. <br/><br/>The lavishly sized undulating backyard is a peaceful sanctuary for the young or the young at heart. Sit by the stream with your favourite beverage in hand, enjoy late night conservations under twinkling skies with the warmth of a fire pit, or watch the kids play in the open spaces. There is also a cute cubby that could easily be converted to a garden shed or chicken coop.<br/><br/>The house is close to the heart of the historic village of Upwey, just off the highway and away from the tourist areas. The locals love the hidden gems including great cafes and eating, cute gift shops, the Fat Goat bar, an IGA, Upwey Railway Station, and services such as Upwey Doctors Medical Clinic, dentist, a gym, chiropractor, newsagent and close to primary schools and Upwey High School. It also has great opportunities for walking in nature. <br/><br/>Nearby Belgrave has the fabulous Cameo Cinema, the iconic Puffing Billy Steam Train, fine dining, numerous cafes, and bars and a Woolworths supermarket meaning all you need is at your doorstep. A short drive through Sherbrooke Forest creates access to the well-known villages of Sassafras and Olinda with their wonderful shops and wares so popular in the Dandenong Ranges. <br/><br/>More to Love:<br/>• Freshly painted exterior, and interior with new carpet throughout.<br/>• Programable central ducted gas heating and split system for seasonal comfort<br/>• The unsealed road is due for sealing within the next financial year.<br/>• A large rainwater tank collects water for use in the garden and is connected to the toilets.<br/>• Approximately 4-minute drive to Upwey Primary and Upwey High School (zoned)<br/>• Approximately 12-minute walk to Upwey South Primary and Dandenong Ranges Child Care Centre<br/>• Flat access to the house from the open car park with space for 2 cars makes for easeful entry down a generous side deck.<br/>• A low maintenance front garden has potential to be landscaped.<br/>• Scope for adding further living space under the house (STCA) if a flat/rumpus is desirable by converting 2 x storage rooms.<br/>• Garden shed plus under house storage<br/>• New hot water system and ducted heating system. <br/>• 10 years of working with the Stream Frontage Management Program run by Southeast Water with the adjacent neighbours has allowed yearly grants to remove weeds, revegetate the creek line, and funded indigenous planting well into the back garden. This has improved water quality and attracted abundant local wildlife, including many bird species.<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/>Open for inspections are subject to change. Please contact the agent's 24 hours before attending an inspection.<br/><br/>