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17 JANUARY 2017
BACK TO NATURE SICK of the rat race? Got the urge to get back to nature and be self-sufficient yet remain in close proximity to Melbourne and all amenities, then this is the property for you! Idyllically located on Upwey’s most prestigious street and backing onto the meandering Ferny Creek, this gently sloping acreage with lots of north and west facing aspect provides an amazing lifestyle opportunity for one lucky purchaser, with plenty of room in the paddocks for vegies, chooks, alpacas, dogs, and still plenty of space left over to play cricket or kick the footy with the kids. Perfectly positioned on the block is “Forrest Lodge”, an exquisitely unique Oregon log home, now renovated and updated from its feature part in 1948 Home Beautiful.
A charming family home that offers: 4 great bedrooms (master with walk-in robe), 2 stylish bathrooms (main with spa bath), expansive living zone with plenty of room for the lounge, pool table and toasty feature stone fireplace. Second living zone upstairs with gorgeous views. Stunning kitchen with Belling Cooker, soft close drawers and Bosch dishwasher with servery through to a large formal dining area. Phenomenal outdoor decking area with views across the land and pool, Ducted gas heating with room isolation and excellent evaporative cooling system and lovely established gardens and sunny brick patio. An added bonus is the completely separate two-bedroom weatherboard dependent persons unit (DPU) situated on its own fenced portion of the land.
With spacious lounge, ensuite effect, double glazed windows, air-conditioning, wood heater, gas cooking, dishwasher and front verandah it provides the perfect retreat for a beloved family member subject to council approval. If not required as a residence, the DPU could be converted to a studio, home office with easy access and privacy from the main house subject to council approval. There is heaps of shedding and car accommodation on site for tinkering/man cave, as well as plenty of water with large tanks used to flush toilets and wash clothes, plus dam at the back of the block. Further quality inclusions: grand remote gates, circular driveway, grid interactive solar power, solar hot water service, underground power and gas, water tanks
PROPERTY OF THE WEEK (about 42,000 litres) and chook run. All this located within close proximity of Upwey’s schools, shops and train station, easy access to Eastlink, major shopping centres, Dandenong Ranges National Park and Birdsland Reserve. Although so close to Melbourne, this idyllic rural retreat could be in the middle of nowhere, but with all the amenities of urban living. Call now to secure your family’s dream lifestyle today. Please note: All property details shown are correct at time of publishing. Some properties may have been sold in the preceding 24 hours, and it is recommended that you confirm open for inspection times with the listing agent direct or the listing office.
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Upwey 229 Glenfern Road Inspect: Saturday, 12.30pm-1.30pm (photo ID required) Price: On application Contact: SAM ADAMSON, 0421 023 760 BELL REAL ESTATE, BELGRAVE, 9754 6888