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THIS IS HILLS LIVING AT ITS FINEST RISING up in complete harmony with
the surrounding landscape, “Serendip“ is distinctively autographed by the muchadmired and personalised signatures of renowned architect and author, Alistair Knox. “When most Australians aspired to a triple-fronted cream brick veneer with wallto-wall carpet and laminex, Knox yearned for a ’real’ Australian architecture.“ And, so... his legacy lives on in this utterly unique creation of vertical timbers, expansive glass and majestic Bluestone. Knox was an idealist; an architectural pioneer who believed in the “relationship“ between a house and its environment. “It’s the air and the sky and the power of the sunlight, written into and over and through the flora and fauna that satisfy our vision, both inward and outward“, he wrote. Forty years ago, Knox worked hand-inhand with Serendip’s original owners to create this intriguing and inventive home... with absolute respect for its unspoilt panoramas stretching from the Bellarine Peninsula to the upper reaches of The Yarra and spectacular sunsets over the You Yangs. Could you ever have dreamed of living amongst the sheer beauty and serenity of The Dandenongs while claiming views of Port Philip Bay as your very own? A rare opportunity to experience this captivating property and experience the wonderful connection with nature with walls of glass and earthy mediums, is proudly offered. In private seclusion, Serendip rests into the landscape on almost two acres at the end of a lengthy sealed driveway entered through grand wrought iron gates. Surrounded by landscaped gardens and meandering pathways, the home extends over three fascinating levels of multi-zoned living spaces and four zoned bedrooms. Originating around nine telegraph poles, the custom-designed floorplan culminates in what Alistair Knox nicknamed “The Great Hall“ ... a spacious living and dining room with huge open fireplace, gazed down upon via an extensive upper-level gallery walk-way. Whilst the entire home features direct outdoor access from so many vantage points, this grand living room also spills outdoors to a large entertaining terrace and fernery. Every room is individual and impressively characterised by the architects signature and thoughtful improvements by Serendips’ two owners including: •Private master bedroom with adjoining parents’ retreat/study and semi-ensuite. •Two children’s/ guests bedrooms sharing full ensuite facilities. •Fourth ground-floor bedroom or executive study with the rich texture of naked Bluestone. •Family room opening to wrap-around deck with those stunning bay views. •Gourmet Tasmanian Oak kitchen with granite benchtops and top-shelf stainless steel appliances. •Third family bathroom with polished Red Gum vanity and Japanese-style bath set below a large picture window. •Enormous underhouse workshop with potential to convert to rumpus/garage. •Two internal staircases; hydronic heating; almost 9000 litres rainwater storage (plus mains) Experience the captivating views and seclusion of this iconic property to appreciate true hills living at its finest. ●
HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 127 Mt Dandenong Tourist Road, Ferny Creek, VIC 3786 Description: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 toilets. Inspect: By Private appointment Price: Contact Agent Agent: BELL REAL ESTATE Corinne Sukroo 0419 805 915 or Jo Hirst 0427 494 831 14
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